Notes from the saddle — trail reports, seasonal advice and gear notes from a certified MTB guide in Riva del Garda.
23 October 2026 · 6 min read
Autumn is a great time for MTB at Lake Garda, but the mountains change fast. Closed huts, cold at altitude, wet leaves, short days, hunting season — what to plan for.
9 October 2026 · 14 min read
How many metres of climbing an 800 Wh Bosch CX e-bike battery gives in Eco, Tour and Turbo, how to charge on the way, and how to keep going yourself.
16 September 2026 · 5 min read
What to check on a rental bike at Lake Garda before you ride: tyres, brakes, battery, strange noises, and the things nobody can check. From a local MTB guide.
24 August 2026 · 11 min read
How a private MTB tour on Lake Garda is actually planned — why the route follows the least experienced rider in your group, and what that means for your day.
9 August 2026 · 12 min read
Group or private MTB tour on Lake Garda? What each format really offers, why the prices differ, and what to ask before you book.
24 July 2026 · 6 min read
Front suspension or full suspension for a day on Lake Garda? What the two really differ in — battery, grip, comfort — and when €20 a day makes all the difference. From a local MTB guide.
11 July 2026 · 8 min read
The trails are on Komoot. So what does a proper MTB guide actually give you around Lake Garda? An honest answer from a local guide in Riva del Garda.
1 July 2026 · 5 min read
How bike tour pricing actually works around Lake Garda — per person vs per tour, what's included, and how to compare offers. An honest overview from a local certified guide, July 2026.
19 June 2026 · 9 min read
Why Lake Garda weather is hard to predict, and how a local MTB guide actually reads the winds, the sky and the mountains hour by hour before a ride.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
A local guide explains what hiring an MTB guide really means — risk management, weather reading, route adaptation, and the small things that make a day go well.
25 May 2026 · 6 min read
A local guide's honest month-by-month breakdown of the MTB season around Riva del Garda — weather, trail conditions, crowds, and what to ride when.
5 May 2026 · 5 min read
Should you book an e-MTB or a regular mountain bike for Lake Garda? A local guide breaks down the climbs, the trails, and who each bike actually suits.
10 April 2026 · 4 min read
A practical packing list from a local guide — what actually matters on Lake Garda trails, what you can leave at home, and what I bring on every ride.
18 March 2026 · 2 min read
Notes from a local MTB guide in Riva del Garda — trail reports, seasonal tips, and what makes Lake Garda the best place to ride in Europe.