Teamwork makes the dream work
MTB Verbier Team 
Everyone involved with MTB Verbier shares a passion for the mountains and biking and we are all here to share our knowledge with you. You can be sure that with the MTB Verbier team by your side you will have a mountain biking experience you will never forget. Allow us to introduce the MTB Verbier team…
MTB Verbier is owned and operated by Erik den Oudendammer and Jess Kroon.
Like many, we were first attracted by Verbier’s reputation for incredible skiing, but unable to drag ourselves away as the snow melted, we were delighted and amazed to discover a world class mountain biking venue under the snow. Since 2003 we have called this region our home. With skiing in the winter and biking in the summer we have found the perfect lifestyle in the mountains and we are passionate to share our experiences and our knowledge of the area with you!
Meet the team, passionate biking personalities with one collective goal, enjoy the rides!
Swiss cycling MTB guide
Jess spends as much time on the bike as possible, with friends, guiding or coaching. Welcoming and hosting guests and managing MTB Verbier.
She is happiest riding her bike and spending time with guests around the campfire, sharing life stories and bike adventures.
Strengths: Positive attitude, switchbacks, making people feel at home, and taking nice pics.
Riding tip: Go slow, look Pro!
Favorite trail: Col de Mille
Bike: Scott Contessa Ransom 910
Qualified MTB Guide
Mark spends as much time in the mountains as his job in the Netherlands lets him. We are lucky to have him on the team and he is the guide that has worked with us for the longest period. He will ride every free minute, and even after a day of guiding he still has the energy to ride the steepest trail in the area, which ends right at his doorstep.
Strengths: Endo turns, takes great bike pics, and loves socializing with the guests.
Riding tip: Enjoy the moment and look where the trail goes!
Favorite trail: Vertigo/ Vallee Express (his home trail)
Bike: Trek Slash 9.8
Swiss cycling MTB guide
The heart and motor of MTB Verbier. He started this ultimate adventure in 2003 when he moved from the Netherlands to the Swiss Alps. Erik is happiest when he is on the bike. Like a local mountain goat, he moves with trust, skill, and fun over the mountains. He loves big mountain adventures and enjoying the local nature and culture.
Strengths: Endless energy and enthusiasm
Riding tip: Look ahead and ENJOY the ride!
Favorite trail: Fenetre de Durand
Bike: Scott Spark/Ransom
Qualified MTB/Road/Gravel guide
Niels has a varied background in guiding and racing in all disciplines. He has a lot of experience in guiding in the Austrian and Swiss Alps. In the summer he spends as much time riding his bike and guiding our international guests on the best trails in the area. Doing about 400.000 descending meters in a bike season, you would almost forget he also does a fair bit of climbs and tours around the Mont Blanc.
Strengths: Great bike mechanic, fast on the trails, gives guests confidence to improve their skills
Riding tip: Speed is your friend
Favorite trail: Jackass
Bike: RAAW Madonna v3
Mr. Wong, born in Curacao, and raised in the Netherlands is making his way to us this summer! He purchased a bike for 200 euros and pedaled from the Netherlands to Africa, driven by the ultimate ambition of building his dream restaurant. With a heart of enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure guiding his mind, he now brings his worldly experiences and culinary skills to the Swiss Alps this season, where every meal embodies a piece of his journey.
Favorite food: Redbean soup made by grandma
Life philosophy: one’s act is one’s profit
Bike: An adventurous Trek touring bike covered in Sahara sand with lots of km’s on it!
Swiss cycling MTB guide
The heart and motor of MTB Verbier. He started this ultimate adventure in 2003 when he moved from the Netherlands to the Swiss Alps. Erik is happiest when he is on the bike. Like a local mountain goat, he moves with trust, skill, and fun over the mountains. He loves big mountain adventures and enjoying the local nature and culture.
Strengths: Endless energy and enthusiasm
Riding tip: Look ahead and ENJOY the ride!
Favorite trail: Fenetre de Durand
Bike: Scott Spark/Ransom
Swiss cycling MTB guide
Jess spends as much time on the bike as possible, with friends, guiding or coaching. Welcoming and hosting guests and managing MTB Verbier.
She is happiest riding her bike and spending time with guests around the campfire, sharing life stories and bike adventures.
Strengths: Positive attitude, switchbacks, making people feel at home, and taking nice pics.
Riding tip: Go slow, look Pro!
Favorite trail: Col de Mille
Bike: Scott Contessa Ransom 910
Qualified MTB/Road/Gravel guide
Niels has a varied background in guiding and racing in all disciplines. He has a lot of experience in guiding in the Austrian and Swiss Alps. In the summer he spends as much time riding his bike and guiding our international guests on the best trails in the area. Doing about 400.000 descending meters in a bike season, you would almost forget he also does a fair bit of climbs and tours around the Mont Blanc.
Strengths: Great bike mechanic, fast on the trails, gives guests confidence to improve their skills
Riding tip: Speed is your friend
Favorite trail: Jackass
Bike: Raaw Madonna v3
Qualified MTB Guide
Mark spends as much time in the mountains as his job in the Netherlands lets him. We are lucky to have him on the team and he is the guide that has worked with us for the longest period. He will ride every free minute, and even after a day of guiding he still has the energy to ride the steepest trail in the area, which ends right at his doorstep.
Strengths: Endo turns, takes great bike pics, and loves socializing with the guests.
Riding tip: Enjoy the moment and look where the trail goes!
Favorite trail: Vertigo/ Vallee Express (his home trail)
Bike: Trek Slash 9.8
Mr. Wong, born in Curacao, and raised in the Netherlands is making his way to us this summer! He purchased a bike for 200 euros and pedaled from the Netherlands to Africa, driven by the ultimate ambition of building his dream restaurant. With a heart of enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure guiding his mind, he now brings his worldly experiences and culinary skills to the Swiss Alps this season, where every meal embodies a piece of his journey.
Favorite food: Redbean soup made by grandma
Life philosophy: one’s act is one’s profit
Bike: An adventurous Trek touring bike covered in Sahara sand with lots of km’s on it!