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Carpe Diem – A last-minute adventure with Hannah Barnes

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Issue #029, Trails & Travel -

Land of Contrasts – We take a trip to discover Croatia’s developing MTB scene

Think of riding destinations in Europe. What comes to mind? Well, let’s say there’s a definite hotspot in the Alps; the classics like Morzine and Verbier. Then there’s the fashionable places such as Finale Ligure and Madeira that have shot to fame through racing and clever marketing. But what about Croatia?

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Trans BC – A Riders Perspective

First off, before anyone starts writing useful comments, I’d like to point out that the Trans BC isn’t actually a transient race that goes across British Colombia. The reality is that only a small part of BC’s enormous 944,735 km2 area is covered. It also doesn’t allow riders to transition themselves from one day to the next like I’ve experienced in other Trans style races. Instead, a big yellow school bus does most of the miles which lets riders enjoy quality over quantity as they start and finish each day in some of the best riding destinations that Interior BC has to offer.

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Issue #028, Racing, Trails & Travel -

Why?- Fabian Scholz considers the burning question of why we race.

San José – Costa Rica, 4 am. Even at this early hour I’m wide awake in my bed in the Barcelo hotel. I arrived in Costa Rica last night after travelling for more than 20 hours, a journey that was frustratingly riddled by delays. In two days time I’ll be in the depths of the jungle to pin on a number for an enduro stage race. In moments like these, I think as I untangle myself from the bed sheets, it’s easy to question why one races.

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A Tris Dessert in Trentino – 3 days, 3 regions, 3 amazing trails

Unspoiled landscapes, untouched trails, and undisturbed views over glaciers: our three-day trip to Italy’s Trentino took us to places that are reminiscent of Canada’s backcountry but minus the crowds. Heading South, our initial ‘Tris Dessert’ plan was to scope out three neighbouring mountain valleys but we soon realized with heavy hearts (and hunger to explore) that our appetites just wouldn’t be satiated in such a short trip.

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