Trans Savoie 2021

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Myself and @Paul Mac pics from the Trans Savoie. Some absolutely epic stuff out here.

 

[Doomanic]

You lucky, lucky bastard!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Many, many very long descents

 

[RustyMTB]

Looks well boring.







SO JEALOUS!!?

 

[Mcharza]

Looking so good, enjoy!

 

[Jimbo Vills]

Awesome!! Enjoy guys

 

[B1rdie]

Steep drop then cross river into the shadow… sounds like a splash ?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Today was a big one

https://strava.app.link/LdWaPrwfZib

2 lifts in there so vertical climb is not correct but 3899 metres of down alpine gnar which was pretty full on.

 

[Doomanic]

3899 metres of down alpine gnar

That's a full day at work!

 

[R120]

Not far from my old stomping grounds, hell of a place to ride!

 

[Paul Mac]

Just finished the 6 day Trans Savoire ?
Absolutely awesome and brutal in equal measure.
Truly bottom puckering gnar!

 

[Zimmerframe]

Well done guys, I bet that was beyond awesome !

Wish I could have been there, hopefully I'll be less crippled next year !

 

[Jackware]

Looking forward to the video ?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Me and @Paul Mac on one of the crazy long days

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

It was pretty rocky in parts..

(Pics by Mick Kirkman Login • Instagram)

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I already want to go back. I'd also really like a bike with more travel, 170mm would be ideal I think.

The bike and body take an absolute battering, they are the biggest days out I've ever done.

See you in 2022 - I'd thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to ride some of the best trails in the world.

 

[jimbob]

Looks awesome! I'd very much like to do somthing like that at some point. Need to have some good riding buddies to go with though.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Registration for the 2022 edition (20 to 27 August 2022) opens on Sunday 17th October at 21h00 CET at www.trans-savoie.com.
Entries are limited to only 50 riders (25 Analog, 25 Electric) so you're advised to get in early, if you can.

 

[The Hodge]

It was pretty rocky in parts..

(Pics by Mick Kirkman Login • Instagram)

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That last pic ..is it a low hanging cloud or methane gas from all the sheep shit you have just passed through? ..

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Registration for the 2022 edition (20 to 27 August 2022) opens on Sunday 17th October at 21h00 CET at www.trans-savoie.com.
Entries are limited to only 50 riders (25 Analog, 25 Electric) so you're advised to get in early, if you can.

couldnt find any idea of cost.. did I have a man look?

 

[Doomanic]

€1495...

 

[JetSetDemo]

Nice one Rob, another one off the bucket list, looked awesome.

 

[CBSTD]

Me and Mr Betts are in for next year any hints or tips Rob

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Me and Mr Betts are in for next year any hints or tips Rob

Take spares!
I’ll write up a bit more in a bit!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Me and Mr Betts are in for next year any hints or tips Rob

OK, here's what id recommend:

- Get as fit as you can. Its physically tough. Some of the runs are 20 minutes down non stop. That's really really exhausting. You then do 6-8 of these a day as well as big transitions. They are massive days out on the bike.
- Work on tight (tighter than 180) switchback skills. These absolutely killed me.
- Then work on tight switchbacks with a 500ft sheer drop the other side
- Make sure brakes are good. I'd fit the biggest rear rotor you can, 220mm if poss.
- Fit DH tyres and cushcore. This hill help with puncture resistance but also if you want to gain some additional comfort you can run lower pressures
- Take spare parts. Chains, brake pads, tyres are essential.

Routes and trails are absolutely epic. In terms of how tough, the trails are not DH level with massive gaps and drops, but demanding enduro natural chunk. Best to find some natural stuff to practice on if you want to gain some experience.

Its absolutely epic and I'll prob go again next year!

EDIT - just checked some of your riding pics, you're already riding some natural chunk, you will be fine!

EDIT - get good at reading signs quick at race pace! Me and @Paul Mac missed a few routes and stage check ins...

 

[CBSTD]

OK, here's what id recommend:

- Get as fit as you can. Its physically tough. Some of the runs are 20 minutes down non stop. That's really really exhausting. You then do 6-8 of these a day as well as big transitions. They are massive days out on the bike.
- Work on tight (tighter than 180) switchback skills. These absolutely killed me.
- Then work on tight switchbacks with a 500ft sheer drop the other side
- Make sure brakes are good. I'd fit the biggest rear rotor you can, 220mm if poss.
- Fit DH tyres and cushcore. This hill help with puncture resistance but also if you want to gain some additional comfort you can run lower pressures
- Take spare parts. Chains, brake pads, tyres are essential.

Routes and trails are absolutely epic. In terms of how tough, the trails are not DH level with massive gaps and drops, but demanding enduro natural chunk. Best to find some natural stuff to practice on if you want to gain some experience.

Its absolutely epic and I'll prob go again next year!

EDIT - just checked some of your riding pics, you're already riding some natural chunk, you will be fine!

EDIT - get good at reading signs quick at race pace! Me and @Paul Mac missed a few routes and stage check ins...

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Cheers Rob had planned to take spares but never thought of upping discs got to get fit also have an entry in for the Appenninica in Sept on a Deviate Highlander is it purely waymarked or do they work with a gpx and nav system