Like to hit the trail? Wondering where to MTB next? Then use this worldwide mountain biking travel guide to help with trip planning, inspiration and discounts.
But what is mountain biking? In its most simple form it is riding a bike off-road. This includes everything from dirt tracks to cycle paths and man made trails with jumps and obstacles to flat routes in the countryside.
A bike for MTB is different to road bikes or standard bikes. Typically mountain bikes have a more robust frame, knobbly tyres and wider handlebars. They usually have many gears, and most have front suspension and quite a lot have rear suspension too.
But there are many different types of mountain biking each with slightly different bikes. From freeride to freestyle, enduro to eMTB and downhill to dirt jumping, there is something for everyone. And everyone rides how they want, be it extreme jumps or a flat canal path you are still mountain biking.
So if you want to know where to MTB, think about the style of riding you want to do. Read our MTB articles for inspiration. Finally use this worldwide mountain biking travel guide help you find holidays, courses, experiences and accommodation for your next adventure.
Named after the Latin word for dogs and not the birds (the birds are, in actual fact, named after the island) the Canary Islands are located off the north east coast of Africa. A sub-tropical archipelago of incredible natural beauty,…
Fully guided Mountain bike holidays based on the coast of Southern Spain. Fantastic single track trails in the Spectacular Mountains of Southern Spain with plenty of bus uplifting. Excellent selection of restaurants and bars in the lively town of Fuengirola…
For many people running in the wind and rain is their idea of hell. But if you have the right gear there is something liberating about defeating the elements. In this Helly Hansen Jotun jacket review I will talk about…
Situated on the northern Caribbean coast of Colombia, close to the stunning city of Cartagena, discover the beautiful beach resort of Santa Veronica. Located on a sandy spit extending out over the dazzling blue bay, the perfect water and wind…
Located in the west of South America, Peru offers adventures as varied as its climate and regions. With arid coastal deserts, cooler Andean highlands and tropical rainforest it plays host to spectacular scenery and exciting activities. This guide to Peru adventure…
I spent six days in Avoriaz with my family last summer and despite the weather not playing ball we certainly had one. Car free, child friendly and with lots of activities suitable for the whole family – oops, I have given away the…
On the 25th April 2015, Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake. Over 8,000 people were killed and hundreds of thousands were left homeless. Those who were lucky enough to survive the earthquake then found themselves with another problem –…
To be honest when faced with the opportunity to conduct a review of Teko eco-friendly socks my first thought was ‘how am I going to write about socks?’. But Teko don’t just make ‘socks’, they make high performance sports footwear that…
Avoriaz is located in the centre of the Portes Du Soleil, one of the most extensive MTB playgrounds in the world. I headed there in August for a summer family holiday and did enough riding to write this review of Avoriaz mountain biking…
Banff is a Canadian home to all manner of adventurous activities and the largest arts and activities incubator on the planet: The Banff Centre. And it’s from here the Banff Mountain Film Festival originates. The festival is touring the world,…
Mark Warner have been providing active holidays for over 40 years and have won numerous awards. Their mountain biking holidays in the Mediterranean offer you the chance to ride every day or to try other activities such as sailing, water skiing, wakeboarding,…
Lining the very western edge of Europe, Portugal is home to one of the best climates in Europe (and its fair share of wind and rain). Exposed to the mighty Atlantic, it’s well-known in adventure sports circles for its magnificent…
When not covered in snow the northern resort of Åre is the premier, but not only, alpine mountain biking destination in Sweden. Designed to accommodate riders of varying skill levels the resorts offer some brilliant mountain bike trails and bike…
So you’ve conquered Europe’s bike parks, and everything Stateside has shut down for the ski season. All you want to do is shred, but the hills are alive with the sound of piste-bashers. If you’re in need of some serious R&R,…
As a newer breed of mountain bike, 29ers have been the cause of some heated debate in the MTB fraternity in recent years. To some purists, their larger wheels look ridiculous – like oversized cartoon bikes. Yet they seem to…
At the start of the summer a friend who is new to MTB asked, ‘What mountain biking clothing should I buy?’ We discussed it over a pint, which planted the seed for this article. What interested me is that none of the clothing is essential, so what…
Ever pulled off an incredible trick but no one was there to see it. Maybe you’ve gone for the ride of your life and wished you could remember every hair-raising detail of the track and show your friends. The answer is to record…
Do different types of bike helmet offer the same head protection? It’s something you might have thought about if you’ve noticed that road, mountain bike and BMX riders all seem to have different styles of helmets protecting their noggins. Are…
There’s no better way of really ‘seeing’ a country than on two wheels, and when that country happens to be New Zealand, you are in for a treat. Bikes let you reach and experience parts of this country that planes,…
Recently I went all in with MTB gear and splashed out on some Hucker mountain biking shorts by Dainese. Previously I have ridden in normal gym shorts with padded cycling underwear beneath, I was comfy in this set up but…
