Val di Sole and Val Rendena are presented as the valleys of the championships. The World Mountain Bike & Trials Championship of 2008 took place on the spot as well as the 2011 Mountain Bike World Cup Finals. The Downhill World Cups and the International 4X Circuit of the 4X Pro-Tour, both for men and women was also held there in August of 2012, precisely in Commezzadura, in Val di Sole.
The routes are endless and all the itineraries are meticulously ascertained by experts. The organizations and the facilities as well as the safety system, regarding the mountain itineraries and paths, meet very high international standard. The path for easy ride and for families runs from Sarca Riverto Madonna di Campiglio, passing through Carisolo, Ragoli and Poste Pia for about four hours uphill. Many resorts can be reached by bike as well.
During summer period, the Madritsch Pass remains a snow free path for extreme bikers, although it’s situated in a remarkable height, at 2820 m/9251 ft. Over the past years, the ‘Dolomiti di Brenta Bike’ has become very fashionable. This mountain bike tour, in Trentino, through the western Dolomites, offers two options both for experts or families, depending on the biker’s level of difficulty. The tour can be completed in one or several days.
The experts’ option crosses many of the famous peaks of the Dolomites di Brenta, meeting even the 2000 m/6561 ft height for a distance of 171 km/106 mi. The second one, family variant, refers to those who prefer a more calm and enjoying bike tour in 136 km/84.5 mi long, amongst the uncontaminated alpine backdrop. On September 8th, 2013, Moena will be the host-town for the 5ft edition of the Polartec Val di Fassa Bike Race, part of the UCI MTB Marathon Series.
Rising from the Eastern Cape and running along the Kwazulu-Natal's western border, the Drakensberg mountain range is the highest in South Africa standing at 3482 m/11424 ft in height. The mountains are capped by a layer of basalt of 1400 m/4593 ft thick and offers amazing flora and fauna.
Challenge your mountain biking skills on the magnificent trails around Glen Tanar area.
North Little Rock, known as "opposite Little Rock" until the civil war and ''Argenta'' from January 1906 to October 1917, is located across the picturesque Arkansas River in Pulaski County, Arkansas. The state’s 6th largest city includes among others beautiful lakes, magnificent parks, walking and bicycling trails, recreational and entertainment facilities.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Oberhausen is situated on the river Emscher in the Ruhr area, Germany. The city is nestled between Duisburg and Essen. It is famous for the biggest mall in Europe, Centro.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The valley around Cortina d’ Ampezzo, in Dolomites area, offers endless possibilities for canyoning fans. You can experience between a river and a waterfall adventure by roping down into impressive gorges of unbelievable beauty. If you are up to for a more demanding outdoor activity, then probably the waterfalls, witch include diving and climbing options, are the top choice to give in.
In Folgarida, in Trentino-Alto Adige, the fans of snow skating will identify the perfect location for their preferred sport. With an artificial skating rink, the lovers of skating can glide on ice from November till March.
Cortina d’ Ampezzo, the most famous snow resort in the Dolomites mountain chain, can offer you the unique opportunity to practice and admire a real sailing experience in the heart of the Alps, during the summer season. Since 2006, the first yachting mountain club in Italy and the second in the world operates here.
The mountain range of Trentino-Alto Adige, in north Italy, is not only a unique environment but is also a natural arena track and trail for the joy of many sport fans.
Val Senales, located in the western foothills of the Dolomites mountain chain, 29 km/18 mi from Merano town, is the ideal arena for the snowboarding enthusiast.
Torbole, Malcesine and Limone, in Garda Lake area, in north Italy, are considered to be the paradise of windsurfers, not only in Italy but in entire Europe as well, thanks to the excellent weather conditions.
Torbole sul Garda, in the area of Lake Garda, is well-known as the ideal location mainly for sailing, due to the perfect weather conditions. Thanks to the many organized schools and clubs, all of them recognized by the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV), offer excellent services, including well established safety measures and an efficient rescue service.
Since 2010, the first and only one of its kind runway circuit for cars and kart on ice and/or snow is being operated in Parco Naturale di Cascatella, in Passo Brocòn, in Valsugana-Lagorai area, south-east of Trento, in north Italy. Each category has its own circuit.
