Women's MTB Coaching Camp in Morzine

Coaching

Hot tub

Mountain peaks

from £1049.00 per week

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Gary T

Sat, 09/11/2021 - 11:33

Absolutely brilliant experience. The accommodation (Ravenscraig guest house) and food was spot on for both quality and the location. Bike security and facilities for wash and repair was excellent. Our guide, Mike Wilkes couldn’t have done a better job of informing and including all the riders in our group. The routes ticked all the boxes and the trails and views will be memories to last a lifetime. Bought the ticket, had a great ride😁👍

Ben Plenge

Mon, 08/30/2021 - 13:54

I have just got back from a week at Chalet Chappelle in Morzine and I was blown away by the MTB Beds experience and their team. It is insane value for money when you consider the quality of accommodation, food and facilities. Everybody there was super friendly and full of useful local knowledge and positive energy. The whole holiday was very slick and well run and it helped us all to have an awesome time. I will certainly be coming back to MTB Beds for my next trip. Ben

Emily Horridge returns in 2024 to host another Women's MTB Coaching Camp in Morzine. For 2024 the camps will be turned up a level with an amazing program dedicated to building confidence, increasing skill and unlocking the secrets to take your riding to the next level. With demand so high in 2023 we've added another week to the program, with options on the 27th July and 17th August.

27th July and August 17th Camps are focused on;

Riders who have some skills but are looking to advance their riding, technique and confidence on obstacles such as drops, jumps, roots and rocks.

We've put together women-only camps before, as well as camps for guys only. The difference is the complete lack of inhibition and the total unbridled camaraderie that exists between a group of girls that may not have even met before but are united by bikes. It's cool to see and the success of previous camps makes bringing them back a must-do.

If you've been looking for a women's MTB-specific coaching camp to improve your riding, the is no better place than Morzine. Hosted in our Riders Week accommodation, Apartment Chapelle, this promises to not only be a great week of riding, but also an amazing holiday experience, a chance to meet some fellow female riders and make some new friends for life.

Emily Horridge is a professional mountain bike guide and coach that had been living in France since 2010, her stomping ground is the singletrack around the vast riding area of Bourg St Maurice, where her guiding business has been going from strength to strength. An absolute joy to ride with and be around, not only is Emily a great mountain bike coach, but she's also an absolute ripper, taking the Masters Downhill World Championships in 2021.

Whats Included;

Accommodation in the centre of Morzine with Hot-Tub* and Sauna
Full Portes du Soleil lift pass for 6 days
5 full days coaching with pro mountain bike coach and Masters DH World Champ Emily Horridge
Two course meal served 5 nights of the week with continental breakfast 6 mornings with Eggs on 5 mornings.
SWAG BAG with legit goodies from our partners such as Peaty's, Specialized, OneUp Granite straps, Trail Maps and FOX Racing.
Bee Kind Toiletries with fresh, crisp cotton linen and towels
Custom Peaty's Bike Wash down area, tools, pumps and bike work stands
FREE Peaty's cleaning and lubricating products
Mechanic and workshop onsite**
Kit washing facilities

*Hot tub is shared with Chalet Chapelle, our Riders Week chalet below your private apartment

** Mechanic is a paid service beyond normal advice and a 5-minute fiddle

NB - Airport transfers are not included but travelling with our partner company is quick, easy and priced at an exclusive rate when booking through Atlas Ride Co. You will be provided with a link when your booking is made.

Additional Services & Partner discounts

Over the past 10 years we have developed our in resorts offerings from bike hire to day trips and also built some amazing partnerships that benefit our clients, please see below.

Bike hire from our fleet of Specialized Enduro hire bikes Bike Hire
Exclusive guiding and coaching options for groups or individuals Morzine Mountain Bike Guides
Travel and Bike insurance with a 15% discount on booking from the best in the game, Yellow Jersey

We have some of the best partners in the business, see below. All partner discount codes are provided within in your personal MyBooking portal once the deposit has been paid and property secured.

Trails Maps

Yellow Jersey

Oneup Components

Peaty's Products

Deposit payment

To secure your place on a 30% per person, booking deposit is required. Deposits are non refundable and the full balance is due 8 weeks before your arrival in Morzine.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

There is no single supplement option for this camp, unless you wish to book 2 full spaces.

Check in / Check Out

Check in at the Riders Weeks Properties is from 15h.

Check out is at 10h.

If you arrive earlier than 15h, we'll be there ready to welcome you in with a beer and show you about. You can get your bikes built up and use any common space. However facilities such as your room, the jacuzzi and showers may not be ready until 15h. We only ask you bear with staff and the cleaning team while they get the place tip top as guests are departing.

If you are leaving resort later than 10h, you are still welcome to stay in the chalet and use common spaces, you can store your bike bag and go riding if there is enough time before you leave. We only ask that you understand the team will be trying to get the property ship shape for incoming clients, so please try and keep mess to a minimum and belongings tidy.

ROOM ARRANGEMENTS

We try to keep all groups together but sometimes when numbers are odd you might be sharing a room with a member of another party. We will however ensure the rooms are the same sex unless we specifically ask you before mixing it up!

If this could present potential issues for your trip please ask about our Single Supplement above.

Please note that rooms 3 & 4 in Apartment Chapelle share a bathroom, all other rooms are ensuite.

Airport transfers are not included in your package

Airport transfers are not included in your Girls Camp package

However you will receive a code when booking, to reserve them with our transfer partner Skiidy Gonzales. It's very easy and at a price exclusive to our clients.

For groups our vans are also an option, for a private transfer (starting at £250 each way). To book with us please email us directly on info@atlasrideco.com

FAQ

What bike should I bring?

A 150mm - 180mm aggressive enduro bike would be ideal, it will give you the most flexibility to ride different terrain with Emily.

Will there be any pedalling?

Maybe a little, to get to some singletrack or hidden trails, don't expect too much and certainly not everyday.

I am really unsure of my ability and don't know if I would hold the group back, or I am really confident already and want to progress really far, will the group level hold me back?

This is an open learning environment, no egos allowed! The best person to answer your questions or concerns would be Emily herself, if you have any questions drop her an email on mtnbikeguide@gmail.com or contact us on info@atlasrideco.com

Can I change the arrival and departure dates?

The Riders Week package in Morzine runs Saturday to Saturday. If you want to arrive earlier than Saturday, we can arrange hotel accommodation for you at an extra charge. If you want to arrive later, you can though it will not effect the price of the week.

What are the options at dinner?

It will be a 2 course set menu each evening with amazing locally sourced food.

I have a dietary requirement or choice?

Vegetarians, pescetarians, vegans, ceoliacs and most allergies are no problem, though please advise us on booking. Please contact us before booking if you have a medical dietary necessity to ensure your needs can be met.

Are there any bars, shops or bike shops where the chalet is?

Yes, you are at 210 Taille de Mas de Nant Crue, central Morzine. A supermarket is 50 metres away, the town centre is 2 minutes walk from your front door.

What is the bike storage?

The bike storage is ultra secure, with alarms, CCTV and double security padlocks.

How far away are the trails?

The Super Morzine telecabine is less than one minutes ride away. Pleney 2 minutes.

How hard are the trails?

From very easy to the hardest of the hard. It depends where you go! There are enough green and blue runs in Morzine and Les Gets to keep a beginner occupied for a week, with enough difficult runs to keep a pro busy for a season. Check out our Track Check Videos and Ability Assessor.

Is there a mechanic?

Yes, he is available in the morning and evenings for most jobs a bike could require. The only thing we cannot do is service damper cartridges on most suspension systems due to the many specific tools required.

Is the mechanic expensive?

No, he is very reasonable. He is dedicated to MTB Beds clients only. For example a brake bleed is from €15 per brake and labour is charged at €40 per hour.

What parts do you stock?

We stock a small selection of Shimano and Sram components (Enough to build a bike), rims and tyres from DT Swiss, Schwable and Maxxis.

Recommended bike?

Anything you are used to riding! People bring hardtails to Morzine and love it. A downhill bike is the simple answer, as it's what Morzine is all about. But if you don't have one don;t worry, enduro bikes are out weighing downhill bikes 60% - 40% on our last figures! It should be robust, with modern components and geometry, you won;t find find many 26" tyres or tubes in resort. DH casing tyres setup tubeless is a good piece of advice.

You should bring a full face helmet, hydration pack and all the protective equipment you would feel comfortable wearing.

Can i hire a bike?

Yes there is an option to rent directly from us a Transition Patrol or Sentinel, or other hire bike options in Morzine. Check out the link here.

What is the average cost of a beer? An evening out?

A pint of beer will set you back between €4.50 and €7 depending on where and when you buy it. Dinner in a decent restaurant will cost you around €14 - €30 per main course.

Can my mate(s) join us for dinner at the chalet?

Yes, if we have space available. It's €20 per person, the chef must know one day in advance.

Can we skip the dinners? Will there be a refund if we don't want food?

You certainly can, not sure why you would want to! The price of the week remains the same. We have self catered options in Morzine, see here.

Do i get a refund on my lift pass or holiday if i am injured and have to leave early?

You do not, but insurance can look after these things if you have the correct cover.

Can i swap my lift pass for a multi pass, as I am not riding?

Yes, it is the same price, you need to let us know in advance as we pre-purchase the lift passes.

Can my mate(s) park outside the chalet and sleep in their van?

No, for security reasons and the comfort of all the other guests.

Are there showers available on changeover day? I want to ride in the morning before I leave.

Of course! You can use the chalets common areas until the transfer comes to collect you.

Do I need a towel for the hot tub?

Yes, we provide one towel for the week, so if you want to keep it fresh bring one for the hot tub.

Will i need insurance?

Absolutely. With the UK's departure from the EU your EH111 card no longer covers medical care. You'll also want insurance against other circumstances such as bike theft, damage or cancellation for personal reasons. We recommend Yellow Jersey. Booking with us gets you a discount code for a 15% off.

OVERVIEW AND DAY BY DAY BREAKDOWN

This skills camp is about having as much fun as possible while progressing your riding beyond what you though possible in a week. Morzine is the perfect place to do this with unrivaled access to bike parks, steep tech, back country singletrack and trails to suit every level of rider.

Each day you'll have a dedicated skills session in the morning, with personalised feedback from your coach Emily, including video analysis to help each rider develop as much as possible. The morning skills sessions will be approximately 3 hours and will cover everything from basic body position over different terrain, to cornering technique to jumps and drops. It's a no ego environment, you'll do what you are comfortable with and while the goal is to push your riding, the key is keeping and growing your confidence.

During the afternoon riders will have the option to stay with the group or head off on their own. The focus of the afternoon will be more on riding to avoid too much mental overload, but you'll be encouraged to put into practice what you've learnt during the morning.

Emily will also ride with the group in the afternoons, offer advice, spread some stoke and answer questions riders may have.

DAY 1 - SATURDAY

Arrival Day!

You'll arrive at our flagship Chalet Chapelle, unpack, settle into your rooms and build up your bikes. Emily will be on hand to chat bikes with you with our mechanic aswell if you need a hand.

Dinner time will start with a prosecco or fizzy water and a chat with Emily on what to expect for the week, she'll be fielding some questions, telling some stories, going over what you'll need for the week and you'll have get to know everyone on the week, plus a little game to make sure everyone knows who they are on the camp with....

DAY 2 - SUNDAY

Bike Setup and Body Position

Emily will run through brake, bars and suspension setup, covering tyre pressures and all sorts of recommendations and insights into
why certain setups might be better than others. This is all about giving you some ideas to consider, bike setup is a moving goal post

The importance of good body position cannot be over estimated, so moving onto the trails with what we've learnt at the chalet, this first session will look at everyone’s current body position in a variety of terrains, adjusting if necessary, and explaining the reasons for those adjustments.

Video feedback will be used so that riders can see exactly what they’re doing.

DAY 3 – MONDAY

Cornering & Braking Technique

We’ll look at how best to use the brake levers, where to brake, when to brake, and where not to brake. Where to let go and let the bike do the work and everything in between. Approaching obstacles and corners with the right speed is paramount to being comfortable on the trail and this fundamental skill is maybe one of the most important sessions of the week.

Cornering with confidence is one of the best ways to increase your overall speed on a trail. You'll find a bunch of different berms, flat turns and switchbacks to bring braking technique and body position into the session, combining the two skills to maximise your flow out on the trail.

DAY 4 - TUESDAY

Drop-offs

Here we go! You'll learn how to pop the front wheel up (aka Manual, or Front Wheel Lift), the pre-cursor for safe drop offs, before heading to afew different spots to put that skill into practice on some progressive drops.

Starting small and working up it will be about hitting those built bike park sections but also how to navigate natural drops on the trail, a vital skill that might save your bacon one day!

DAY 5 - WEDNESDAY

Day Off!

Go ride, chill out, go to the lake, have a spritz or go ride and practice some of the techniques you've learned with your crew!

DAY 6 - THURSDAY

How to Jump

Knowing how to handle yourself in the air is not only cool, but also an important skill as you start get faster on the bike, eventually those tyres are going to get off the ground! So wether you aspire to be sending huge whips or just getting over that table top, you'll cover everything you need to know to start leaving the ground, plus how to squash a jump for those times when you just want to stay low.

DAY 7 - FRIDAY

The Tech

All of the skils you've acquired should be sinking in nicely with plenty of knowledge and a good base for the final days session, tech trails. Roots, rocks, steeps and line choice will all be put to the test today, reinforcing what you'va already learnt and leaving you capable of handling whatever the trails throw at you.

DAY 8 - SATURDAY

Home Time

It's been real, you can hug if you want. Time to head back or onward, but the camp is done.