Going Somewhere? Put These 3 Mountain Bike Trails On Your List
Monday, December 03, 2018International Cycling
Whether or not you’re a cycling enthusiast, exploring bike trails across the world can provide some experiences you never forget. Biking is great exercise, and it can be a lot of fun. It additionally opens you up to places that you probably wouldn’t get to any other way. Following, three areas of the world with fine bike trails worth checking out will be explored.
Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado is a beautiful locale nestled against the Rocky Mountains and right off the interstate. A college community, Fort Collins has grown expansively in the last decade. Even before that, a ubiquity of excellent bike trails defined the region. There are paths throughout town, and along the scenic Poudre River.
Additionally, Horestooth Reservoir is nearby, and there are quite a few fun trails around that particular lake. As well, Fort Collins acts as a sort of gateway to the Rockies. Loveland, Estes Park, and Boulder to the south also have some fine bike trails worth exploring.
The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route stretches along the Rockies from Canada through New Mexico, too. You can pick this up from several key locations in Colorado if more serious mountain biking is your preference, rather than the suburban trails around places like Fort Collins.
The North Sea Cycle Route
The North Sea Cycle Route stretches through England, Scotland, Holland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It’s got a length of over 6,000 kilometers. This is one of the most scenic and exciting ways to see Europe.
Granted, you will have to book passage across certain bodies of water, and there’s certainly going to be a good deal of expense involved. Still, especially during summertime, you’re bound to find some picturesque landscapes, fine adventures, and top-tier cycling.
Australian Intrigue
For an epic adventure, consider the western regions of Australia. Many don’t realize that these regions comprise some of the most isolated in the world. There’s a route out there that’s called the Munda Biddi, and it’s over 960 kilometers. It goes through forests from Perth to Albany in the southwest. Of course, as with any trail, you don’t have to ride the whole thing! You can go for a day at a time if you like, or whatever suits you.
Meanwhile, if you find yourself in Eastern Australia, you’ve got to try mountain biking in Thredbo, where a variety of ski slopes have led to a variety of diverse and engaging mountain trails to explore.
It’s important to note that Australia’s weather patterns differ from northern hemispheres, and you must be careful that you plan accordingly. The winters of the north are the summers of the south, and vice versa. Thredbo’s ski season is in what would be Summer if you were in America. The hot season is around January.
The western trails can be conquered in summertime, but it’s essential that you bring proper supplies for the journey. Perhaps a winter outing would be more appropriate. Meanwhile, places like Thredbo are at a higher elevation, so you may want to check them out during the Australian summer in July or August, as they’re likely to be at a more moderate temperature—depending on the date and region, of course.
Cycling Around The World
There are too many exceptional bike trails around the world to explore here, but for the cycling enthusiast, The North Sea Trail, The Great Divide Mountain Route, scenic avenues around Fort Collins, Munda Biddi, and tracks throughout Thredbo’s fine hills represent some truly worthwhile biking adventures.
Perhaps if you’re traveling this year, you might think about either renting a bike from the country you’re visiting, or packing one along with you to see the world like never before.
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