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.
If you are looking for the best US adventures then you have come to the right place. The United States of America is the birthplace of a number of action sports and the spiritual home of many others. So we’ve…
How about a Scotland mountain biking experience at Glencoe Mountain Resort? Day tickets for chairlift rides are £30/adult, £20 Full suspension Bird Aeris 9 bikes available for rental (recommended to book in advance) £60/day, £50 for half day (from 12:30).…
Ski and outdoor writer Rob Stewart joined an active group press trip to Ledbury. The goal was to conduct a review of Maier Sports clothing and enjoys a rural Herefordshire outdoor adventure at the same time. Here’s how he got…
The bright lights of Vegas draws visitors to the city like moths to flame. Most visitors don’t leave the city, some barely leave their hotel, which is a shame as there is a lot to do in the area. To…
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In this guide to 16 different types of mountain biking we’ll take you from freeride to fatbiking to four cross. You’ll find out about the varied MTB styles and disciplines. Updated 17th March 2021 – there are now 18 different…
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We’re living in challenging times. So little wonder that many of us are finding salvation in exercise and pampering. So why not combine British outdoor activities and relaxation on a holiday once the Covid rules allow? Interested? Read on for…
In this introduction to Bhutan adventure travel we look at visiting the country and what activities you can do. We also take a look at one of the countries most popular attractions the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Where is Bhutan? Lying…
This Morocco mountain biking 2 Days tour Tour Atlas Mountains 2 Days is an adventure that explores the remote valleys of the Atlas Mountains. Just an hour and a half drive from Marrakech. Your experienced local guide will show your…
Having been passionate mountain bikers for many years, we at Choice Tours have picked the prime secret spots around; the best spots to suit bikers with with novice to intermediate skills and fitness to ride in pristine natural surroundings, often…
Biking is the best way to see the area between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Our Cusco mountain biking adventure puts Peru’s awesome, varied biking, incredible scenery, and biking trails in the outdoors within everyone’s reach. The one week Machu Picchu…
Situated around the fairytale landscape of Lake Bled, this is a superb collection of mountain bike day trips suitable for all cyclists of medium fitness level. It’s perfect for those who prefer to be based in one place rather than…
This is a Slovenia mountain biking holiday in the sense of landscape rather than cycling terrain. Most roads are asphalt. However, quite a few of the side trips are on unpaved surfaces and forest tracks. Starting and ending at the…
A week of Alps MTB paradise including 3 days downhill mountain biking course in the resort of Orcieres 1850 with experienced local guides, a day of self-guided electric mountain biking to explore the high altitude lakes and a few other…
This Kyrgyzstan MTB holiday rides among the Tian Shan Ranges and along two famous lakes in Kyrgyzstan Issyl-Kul Lake and Son-Kul Lake. You will see picturesque landscape of Karkara valley, try rustic cuisine and breathe fresh air during this trip.…
As anyone who does them regularly will tell you, adventure sports make you happy. For the most part that is – we all have bad days when things don’t go according to plan. But overall the effect is a very…
Glan y Wern is a spacious holiday cottage in North Wales. This Berwyn Range MTB accommodation in a great area to ride and is a short drive from most of north Wales top mountain biking. There are two bedrooms (one…
The Isle of Wight is a popular British beach holiday destination, located off the Hampshire coast in south of the UK. But I bet you didn’t know that the best Isle of Wight adventures offer more excitement than your typical…
Are you heading to Liverpool – or already in the area – and looking for something exciting to do? Well the best Merseyside adventure sports are as good as anywhere in the UK. To inspire you we have put together…
