Mountain Biking

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.

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