"I grew up in a very small village in the French Pyrenees, mountain biking was one of my first tastes of freedom and it also gave me the opportunity to explore the mountains around. As a skier, I was soon drawn to the technical and fun aspects of Downhill.
By creating RideAbility, I have brought together my passion for teaching, and sharing the pleasure of being out in the mountains and... playing with a sick trail!"
Jo
Why choose us?
- Passion : we love riding bikes, talking bikes and sharing routes
- Professionalism : with top level qualifications and the attitude to match, we deliver superb service on and off the mountain
- Experience : Established in Morzine in 2007, we know the area intimately and can help you get the most out of it
Joseph
Jo set up RideAbility to share his experience and passion for riding. He has been teaching for more than fifteen years and holds two “Brevet d’Etat” (ski and bike), the high level french qualification awarded after 5 years of training for skiing and 1 year for cycling. He has worked and ridden in numerous places all over the world, races on the local DH/Enduro cup, coaches the Morzine MTB club and, on top of all that, is a qualified and experienced bike mechanic…
His plan: help you “live slower, ride faster”!
Jo can do: Enduro guiding, E-mtb guiding, coaching beginners to advanced, family rides.
Brevet d’état (diploma) N° 063-06-0174
Carte Pro (teaching licence) N° 07406ED0124
RC Pro (professional insurance) N° 113 903 072
Laurent
Born and bred Morzinois, Laurent was skidding around town before it was even a thing.
With his intimate knowledge of the area he’ll enjoy sharing his passion for riding with you (downhill as well as uphill!) whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider.
Laurent can do: Enduro guiding, E-mtb guiding, coaching beginners to intermediate, family rides.
Carte Pro (teaching licence) N° 07400ED0078
RC Pro (professional insurance) N° 113 903 072
Jonathan
Ex-motocross rider and pationate downhill racer, Jonathan has a few seasons coaching and guiding in Morzine under his belt. He’s also just coming back from a winter trip to Australia, so expect some aussie slang!
Jonathan can do: Enduro guiding, coaching beginners to expert, family rides.
Carte Pro (teaching licence) N° 02521ED0035
RC Pro (professional insurance) N° 113 903 072
Christian
Christian comes from the nearby valley of Le grand Bornand, he joined us in 2021. Also a ski instructor in winter, he loves playing in the mountains and sharing his passions. A XC and Ski alpinism racer, he is the fit one in the team!
Christian can do: Enduro guiding, coaching beginners to advanced, family rides.
Carte Pro (teaching licence) N° 07421ED0444
RC Pro (professional insurance) N° 113 903 072
Ivan
Ivan got from Spain to Morzine in 2013 to ride his bike and he never left. He is also a snowboard instructor in winter, he loves to travel and he has ridden in several different places in the world. He loves to share his knowledge and passion for riding. He can speak Spanish, French, English... and a bit of Italian!
Ivan can do: Enduro guiding, E-mtb guiding, coaching beginners to experts, family rides.
Carte Pro (teaching licence) N° 03813ED0398
RC Pro (professional insurance) N° 113 903 072
Arthur
Originally from Alsace, I discovered mountain biking at the age of 14. I competed for about ten years, primarily in Downhill (DH) and Enduro. I then spent a year living in Canada to ride the trails I had always dreamed of. When I stopped competing, I wanted to share my passion and experience, which led me to earn my certification as a Mountain Bike Guide/Instructor.
Arthur can do: Enduro guiding, coaching beginners to experts, family rides.
Carte Pro (teaching licence) N° 00515ED0043
RC Pro (professional insurance) N° 113 903 072
Damien
The southerner of the team!
I’ve been on my bike for over 20 years, between downhill competitions, enduro races, and bike trips—my life revolves around mountain biking. Now a certified DEJPES instructor, I love sharing my passion with you: fun, technique, and good vibes. Are you eady to ride together?
Damien can do: Enduro guiding, coaching beginners to experts, family rides.
Carte Pro (teaching licence) N° 07424ED0478
RC Pro (professional insurance) N° CNES110224081
