May 30, 2008
Tips for Mountain Bikers in Spain

As any keen mountain biker will know, there are some important rules to follow and bike handling skills to sovereign beforehand subjecting yourself and your bike to the thrills and spills of off-road riding. Although most of us ride within our capabilities most of the patch, riding on different trails in hot climate conditions can present a new set of challenges requiring some different biking skills and knowledge.
Here in southern spain, i disburse most of my time riding in tepid and dry conditions, on shale/gravel trails in rather remote areas, at medium to high altitude (1000 4000 ft). I say relatively remote, in that i seldom meet other bikers, hikers or other like-minded individuals. In other words, you ought be prepared to patch yourself up and obtain yourself off the mountainside in the event of an accident.
Here are some points to consider before embarking on your spanish mtb adventure.





