It’s been a while since we wanted to gather for a trip, over a weekend, two of our most emblematic Urge BP ambassadors; Fabien Barel, the indestructible and insatiable competitor, and Tito Tomasi, the purist adventurer and artist, both very enthusiastic about the idea.The initial program was to combine a nice trip in the higher part of the Trans-Verdon (Provence, France), to mix in backcountry ski/snowboard and mountain bike and most importantly to spend a incredible moment together and sharing this exceptional scenery. The climate being capricious, snow is pretty rare for the start of the season in the Southern Alps.
We’ve decided then to swap skis and snowboards for stand-up paddle boards. Few unique singletracks and alpine variants of the classic Trans-Verdon itinerary for the first day, then it’s in the superb environment of the lower Verdon canyon that the SUP boards would allow Fabien and Tito, soon joined by couple of friends, to make the most of this calm and wild nature.
 | December is always a fantastic season in the south of France to ride. Off-season as well for me, where planning is calm with a great opportunity to get back to basics. Riding, Nature, Friends are the base of my riding motivation. With the URGE Crew, we decided to organise a weekend in the Verdon to enjoy different disciplines, simply enjoy the moments. I always like to share time with Tito as he is one of the best ambassadors to represent the roots of URGE and roots of philosophy. He simply likes to ride, likes to discover new places, new country with his bike. Always on his own during his trip, he can tell you stories like no one and sharing time with him, is always very refreshing. During that weekend, the nature, the light has been smiling to us and, as all a bunch of friends, we have been smiling back ... Thanks to those type of moments - Fabien |
| Every season is different and unique, I really like winter because depending on the weather you have to adapt. But when it comes it comes good! Nice scenery with the snow, beautiful lights. Winter is always surprising. With Urge we are also talking about new trip, we want to show our personal point of view of the nature. The idea of a winter had many forms but finally we ended crossing the Verdon range, the team was all about the same spirit and we all wanted to make the most of the winter solstice. Riding with Fabien is always a honor, he is a master and a source of inspiration. It was awesome to share one day on the bike in the heights and then one day on the water in the gorges! I hope we will have more of this. Vive la vie! - Tito |
This nature being the rallying sign, the anchor point, bringing landmarks and finally being the point in common of our two friends. 2015 couldn't start better, it’s at least what this enchanted interlude could make us hoped for.
Photos © by
Greg Germain
MENTIONS: @urgebikeproducts @TitoTomasi
1. "super stoked"
2. "enduro specific"
3. "shuttlable"
4. "shredding"
5. "sending"
m.youtube.com/watch?v=1SUzcDUERLo
(they are farking awesome!!)
Love those ROOTS!!!!!!!!
Thx @davidfregoli