About Us

Riviera Bike is UK registered and has been operating for nearly 5 years. Riviera Bike evolved from many years of scouring Europe to find the best biking terrain. We searched Spain, through the Pyrenees, the Alps and right over to the fringes of Eastern Europe. But nothing came close to the undiscovered gem of Liguria.

Our base of operations and where our guests stay is in the quaint town of Molini di Triora at the head of the Argentina Valley, where you can enjoy the beautiful mountain views and some of the best riding in Europe.

Your hosts and guides during your holiday are Adrian Nash (aka Nasher) and Jo Denman (aka Lady P) who have been mountain biking since the early 90's both in the UK and abroad. They have mountain bike leadership instruction and first aid training to ensure you are properly looked after.

Also at your service is our other guide and friend Ray, who has taken part in almost every adrenaline sport you can think of from moto GP to flying helicopters.

During peak periods we also have guest guides both locally and from the UK.

Our Environmental Policy

We know that holidays aren’t the best things for our planet with all this carbon footprint malarkey; however it is not all negative.

As a guest of Rivierabike you will stay in a live working town and not a tourist resort. We believe that mountain biking and tourism can make a positive difference to the local community and economy where we live and ride by:

  • We use local hotels for our guest’s accommodation.Many companies run or own their own Chalets/Villas which is the most economic option to many companies but in many cases does not contribute as much to the local economy.
  • Eating and drinking in local restaurants and café’s for our evening meals and lunch stops.
  • Using organic and locally produced products from local shops (thankfully Italy is not a nation of chain stores)
  • Fuel and maintenance of our vehicles comes from the local garage.
  • We contribute and mostly responsible for the maintenance and opening of new and existing trails.
  • We use local partners for other sporting activities and different riding spots.
  • We assist and participate in local events and races by contribution of funds and time.
  • Most revenues generated by Rivierabike is given back to the local economy as we also need to eat and sleep.

Our Client Code of Conduct

We work very closely with the communities where we ride - our reputation and the reputation of our clients is very important to us. The following are some suggestions to make your experience with us a responsible and respectful as well as an enjoyable one.

  • Be considerate of the communities and environment you visit.
  • Avoid loutish behaviour when drinking in local bars.
  • Don't litter. Carry everything with you.
  • When riding in streets be courteous to local residents.
  • Always give way to walkers and horses on a trail.
  • Educate yourself about the place you are visiting and the people.
  • Respect cultural differences - and learn from it! When in Rome……
  • Support the local economy. Buy locally made souvenirs, eat at local restaurants - enjoy the local culture!

And most of all enjoy your holiday!

Riviera Bike News

The 3rd Italian Super Enduro series

San Bortolomeo (8th Mar), Molini di Triora (17th May), Finale Ligure (25th Oct).

Finale Ligure May 2010 - 24hrs of Finale

RivieraBike to attend again. Find out how to take part.

Testimonial

"Really excellent holiday. Fantastic, varied riding on quiet, natural trails. Much more interesting than Morzine. First class guiding and food. Best MTB holiday I've been on. Can't wait to go back."

Ed Holloway (West Yorkshire, UK)