Molini - Birthplace of Enduro Shuttling

At dirtlej, we love single tracks. Wild, natural single trails that take you down into incredible valleys – the kind of trails that feel a world away from a bike park. This is what “enduro” means to us, and we would like to share two of our most favorite areas for riding with you.

We teamed up with our friends at Ride Molini, who are true locals. Nobody knows these incredible trails like they do, and their passion for the area is second to none. Many of the trails you will find here are built and maintained by them, they will be your guides and hosts for this week.

This area is a world away from the usual crowds. It still has the quintessential charm of a rural Italian village, with a centuries-old trail network that’s maintained by the local bike community. That means endless opportunities for amazing rides, all finished with aperitivos in friendly bars and a stay in a cozy, beautifully renovated B&B.

The trails you will ride are wild and one of a kind. One minute you are blasting through loamy forests with those off-camber sections that keep you on your toes, the next you are riding rock gardens or ripping alpine singletracks with ocean views and endless ridgelines down to the the Mediterranian Sea. It’s the kind of place that makes you grin the whole ride.

We’ll use a shuttle vans for most of the climbs, so you can focus on the fun stuff: the descents! You’ll still need to pedal a bit sometimes, but trust us, it’ll be worth it – and it’s part of the game, right? However the balance will mostly be tipped towards downhill.

Get set for a week of true enduro riding: We’re talking long days on the bike, epic singletracks in wild nature, refuel with great food and relax in a beautiful homebase.

Day 1: Arrival

After arriving you will have your time to check in the bed & breakfast, your new home for the upcoming week, unpack your luggage, build your bike and make sure it’s ready for the next days.


After aperitivo time, beers and wine with some tasty snacks you can head for dinner in a nearby restaurant or bar.

Day 2–6: Ride, ride, rest, ride

4 full shuttle days (approx. 100m climbing, 4.000m decending each day)

Breakfast & Prep:

You’ll start the days with a good, hearty breakfast to fuel up. Then the van gets loaded to shuttle you to the top of the first trail of the day. This saves your energy for what you’re there to do – descend!

Ride, repeat, & explore:

The core of the day is all about riding. You’ll spend several hours tackling different trails.

Lunch:

At some point, you’ll stop for a well-deserved break. This could be apacked lunch on a scenic ridgeline or a stop in a small village for a taste of local food. The afternoons are reserved for more riding: the guides will lead you to the areas hiden gems.

Dinner:

The days conclude with a great Italian dinner – and probably some of that homemade pasta you‘ll have earned! You will enjoy in different restaurants nearby and have a BBQ in your accomodation.

1 day off

This day is up to you – you can either rest, go for a pedal, explore the area, drive down to the coart – or book an additional shuttle day with the group. Your call!

1 epic all mountain tours (1 uplift, pedaling (approx. 500m climbing, 3.000m decending)

Breakfast & Prep:

You’ll start the days with a good, hearty breakfast to fuel up. Then we load up the shuttle to shuttle you the first part of the uphill.

Ride & explore:

The core of the day is all about riding. You’ll be climbing to really remote, beautiful areas with stunning views and amazing nature – before you’ll be tackling long trails.

Lunch:

At some point, you’ll stop for a well-deserved break. This could be a packed lunch on a scenic ridgeline or a stop in a small village for a taste of local food. And then the adventure continues with more singletracks.

Dinner:

The days conclude with a great Italian dinner. You will enjoy in different restaurants nearby and have a BBQ in your accomodation.

Day 7: Departure

It’s time to say goodbye, packing the bikes and drive home – until next time!

Hotel & food

You will be staying at a family-run bed and breakfast in Molini di Triora, situated in the heart of the old town centre and within easy walking distance of everything you might need during your stay. The B&B offers comfortable rooms, a beautiful terrace, a spacious dining-room, and an indoor sitting-area.

Dinner can be found in the restaurants nearby or in short driving distance. You will enjoy one delicious home-cooked BBQ by your lovely hosts.

What’s included?

• 7 nights of hotel accommodation in twin shared rooms
• Breakfast each day
• 1 delicious BBQ
• 5 days of guided riding
• Shuttle support

What’s not included?

• Single room supplement (+€20 per night)
• Beverages & alcoholic drinks
• Lunches
• Dinners
• Transfer from/to Nice Airport (€250 each way)