Photos:Romain Laurent
Video: JB Bazzarini

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL TRAINING DAY OF A KONA SUPERGRASSROOTS RIDER LIKE NOAH HOFMANN LOOK LIKE? WELL, IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT LIVING LA DOLCE VITA WHEN COACH ANDY IS AROUND. FROM THE SUPERENDURO TRAILS OF DOLCEAQUA IN ITALY TO THE INFAMOUS DH TRACK OF BLAUSASC IN FRANCE, FOLLOW NOAH IN HIS WINTER JOURNEY TO PREPARE HIS EWS AND DOWNHILL SEASONS.

It’s tempting to fall under the charms of the Dolce Vita and the sweet life of the Italian Riviera. Hopefully the Coach is never too far away…

What does a European racer do to get some proper riding during a rough winter? He travels to southern Europe! Blausasc in the Maritime Alps of France is one of the best DH winter spot. The short and rough track is the perfect destination to fine tune your suspension settings and get back to a proper “DH mode”.

The enduro trails of Dolceaqua in Italy are located a few minutes away from Kona Europe headquarters, in Monaco.

Father and son, coach and rider. It’s a family affair…