Switchbacks XC Spain News
Cast off
Good news on Brian's recovery, he has had the cast taken off and the foot is looking fantastic. Still up in the air as to whether he will return to the saddle this season but at this rate you'll see him out on the trails this fall :)
Added 23rd June 2010
Brian out
Brian has had his right foot almost ripped off by a high speed OTB on Prodigal Son. Snapping both tib and vibias he was rushed in for surgery this past Friday night. Fortunately all went very smoothly and he is now out of the hospital. Good thing he has got the 'footy' to keep him company. Get well soon dude.
Added 7th June 2010
Weather update
Current temperature here is 24C under bright sunny skies. The tracks are dry and grippy and the beers cold.
Added 10th May 2010
Its great to be back.
DHing has been incredible but the tracks here in Bubion are something special. After 5 months of not riding them, it is great to come home and shred. The rain has cause some damage but nothing that a shovel or two wont fix. Bring on Cresta!
Added 7th April 2010
We're back!
After 5 months straight DHing, Switchbacks AM is now open again. Temperatures are averaging 20C under sunny skies so why not get on a flight and come and enjoy the best singletrack in Europe with a cold beer and tapas afterwards?
Added 4th April 2010
AM/ Bubion now closed for the winter.
Yep we are off to the coast for a winter of DHing. If you are a large group or riders who want to make a special request for a Bubion break then drop us an email as we can always sort this out, if not have you ever tried DHing? Check out Switch-backs DH holidays
Added 28th Oct 2009
Drawing to an end.
As of the 31st Oct we will based close to Malaga at our DH location until the end of March. Thanks to all of you who made it a great year of AMing in Bubion and look forward to seeing you back out here again next year.
Added 20th Oct 2009
New DH Website
We have recreated the Switchbacks Downhill holidays site. Please click the link below to check it out. If you have got any idea or feedback your comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Hope to see you out here this winter.
Added 25th July 2009
Nice one Steve Peat (well two actually!)
Congratulations to Steve Peat on the birth of his new baby and 2 consecutive victories - the later making history by surpassing Nico for the most World Cup victories. Good luck with the rest of the year Steve.
Added 20th May 2009
Dirt Mag Switch-backs review
If your need is to ride great tracks that are different every hour of every day, on a variety of surfaces and severity, with fast uplift, reasonable weather, food and beer, easy to get to and easy to escape, then this is your place.Dirt Mag issue 87
Read the MTB trip review here (5Mb file)
Added 12th May 2009
Vikings Return
Happymtb.org were here in April testing a range of 6" AM rigs for their capabilites at both our AM and DH locations, Bubion and Malaga. For those reading Swedish or just want to check out the pics continue reading.
HappyMTB.org Article with Switchbacks
8th May 2009
Dirt Article Review
Have you seen Dirt issue 87? There's an eight page spread on riding at our DH location close to Malaga. Check out the Switchbacks/Dirt magazine review
6th May 2009
Classic Trail Spring Cleaning
Abject Terror & German Box have been cleared. For those who know these flagship rides, you will probably also remember the broom growing everywhere making it very difficult to carry speed in places.
Well no longer! Yes we went in with our trusty saw and removed said offending bushes.
Unfortunately the brambles got the better of us though and I am sure we will be picking out thorns for months to come...
26th January 2009
First XC Week of 2009
The first weekend of the 2009 AM/XC season arrives this week on 17th January and the weather is forecast to be scorcio!
15th January 2009
New XC/AM site
Welcome to the new site. Its been a looong time coming but at last its live. Any kind of feedback would be most welcome.
15th January 2009
AM bookings
Spaces for XC/AM weeks are almost fully booked. If you want to get in some early spring riding book now. If you fancy some DHing then click the DH link below.
10th January 2009
Mikes new bike:)
Got my new custom one-off Rocky Slayer SXC today. Christmas all over again.
7th January 2009
New Year DHers
Thanks for a great week guys, really good riding with you all. And to Victor cheers for the video dude. Victor's website
4th January 2009
Broken ribs for Mike
3 fixed ribs and a bad hangover are not the best way to start the new year....
2nd January 2009
First 2009 DHers arriving
1 Yank, 2 Canadians, 3 Irish and 1 Belg, Victor Lucas from Dirt Mag and me!
26th December 2008
