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Anything possible, nothing obligatory – What constitutes the ultimate family holiday?

What are the hallmarks of a mountain biker’s ultimate family holiday? Easy answer: riding as much as physically possible. But when adult commitments and parental responsibilities put the brakes on your riding time, you may want to consider the Dolomites Bike-Weeks in the idyllic village of Olang in South Tyrol.

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Navigate with komoot – the app that helps you to discover new trails

How are you supposed to find a new bike trail? What about planning a ride somewhere new? Or finding the best way to navigate on your bike? There’s one incredibly simple answer to all of these questions: komoot. It’s a navigation app that goes above and beyond simply showing you the way. Here’s our guide.

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Specialized Trail Days Festival: Fire In The Valley

A couple of weekends ago, Scotland’s Tweed Valley was alive with the sounds of screeching brakes, beer cans fizzing and live music bouncing off the valley walls. Specialized brought their unique three-day Trail Days festival to Glentress, the jewel in Scotland’s trail riding crown, and set the valley on fire!

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MTB in Italy’s Cinque Terre – A Dolce Vita Bike Expierience

In this modern day age, we’re always racing against time – opportunities to slow down and reconnect are rare. However, in true Dolce Vita style, Lorenzo Suding hits the pause button terrain Italy’s Cinque Terre, and discovers some true Italian charm.

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La Palma – the best winter riding spot you’ve never heard of

“La Palma? That’s a city on Gran Canaria right?” Every time I mention La Palma to a friend at home the response is something along those lines. For many, the island appears to be unknown, pushed aside by its popular winter getaway neighbours Tenerife and Gran Canaria. However, La Palma really is the island that has it all.

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