live in Bratislava, Slovakia. A city surrounded by forests with some nice singletracks and a vibrant mountain biking community. I’m grateful for where I live but when I travel I sometimes find myself dreaming about other places. I wonder if people ride a lot and if there are good trail systems. Eventually, I also think about how much it would cost to live there. So to satisfy my curiosity, I came up with a list. After analyzing over 30 towns and cities, I narrowed it down to 10 towns that have a low cost of living and are great mountain biking destinations.

Patagonia is a hallmark of outdoor clothing, but their entry into mountain biking is only recent. Can they maintain the same level of excellence people grew to love in this brand? Find out in this review from Freehub Magazine.

Nino Schurter spends 95% of his time training or racing on his bike. Like all athletes at his level, the 7x World Champion likes to escape from his busy schedule in the off-season and to spend time with family and friends somewhere remote. Here is why.

Greg Callaghan’s ability to smooth out nearly any mess of wet, awkward, technical nastiness gives him a special kind of speed, one that has thrice led the Irishman to the top step of Enduro World Series podiums.

🌧 Altura Nightvision Thunderstorm Jacket AW18

🇪🇺 €81.99 (50% off from €163.49)

👌Heavy rain and storms don’t have to keep you from cycling, with Altura’s Nightvision Thunderstorm Jacket it’s always a good time to ride.

👖 Troy Lee Designs Skyline Short Shell

🇪🇺 €40.99 - €57.49 (up to 50% from €81.99)

👌 The Skyline Short Shell is the updated version of the classic Skyline short and features a softshell construction plus added pockets.

🚲 GT Sanction Expert 27.5 Mountain Bike 2018

🇪🇺 €2458.49 (30% off from €3511.99) - Only XL frame size

👌 Engineered with the DH World Cup GT Fury’s design at its core, the Sanction is a downhill descent slayer with a modern geometry, so it can climb back to the top again with ease.

🎽 Troy Lee Designs Skyline Jersey - Women’s

🇺🇸 $9.99 (82% off from $55)  - Only size L

👌 The Skyline Jersey has a clean look and is ready to take in the view before you rip that trail into next week. A performance cut and 100% polyester construction will make sure you’re comfortable while doing it.

💨 Norrona Falketind Windstopper Hybrid Jacket - Women’s

🇺🇸 $143.97 (55% off from $319) 

👌 From early morning runs to bike rides and long-distance treks, the Norrona Falketind Windstopper Hybrid Jacket features the highly breathable, wind-blocking power of a Gore® Windstopper® membrane paired with Norrona s stretchy and durable flex1 fabric.

👔 Troy Lee Designs Grind Flannel Jersey

🇺🇸 $43.20 (40% off from $72) 

👌 The grind never stops, but neither does the Grind Flannel Jersey so you can head straight from work to play with ease. A 4-way stretch plaid polyester uses hidden snaps for better movement when riding along with quick removal and breathability.

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