| For people that like to spend a majority of their days | | | | riding for a long distance for days. If your body is not |
| outside, they believe that mountain biking is an | | | | used to this kind of activity, you can wind up very |
| awesome sport. Not only can it be fun and | | | | sore. Nothing will ruin your vacation quicker. |
| enjoyable, but it also gives your whole body an | | | | Also, all the staff and guides are local, which is how |
| intense and serious workout. Most people that enjoy | | | | they know all the trails and routes so well; therefore, |
| regular bike riding find mountain biking even more. In | | | | you can feel safe with them. The company also uses |
| fact, there is no sport like it! | | | | only local suppliers and services so that the money |
| Many times when people hear the term "mountain | | | | stays locally. |
| bike holidays" they are unsure of its meaning; but it | | | | While on the bike holiday trips, you will be able to see |
| actually refers to a specific trip, adventure, or deals | | | | many incredible and beautiful scenes. If you have |
| that many mountain bike companies will offer. In fact, | | | | never seen any of British Columbia, you will most |
| many of the bikers come from around the world to | | | | definitely want to check it out! |
| participate in the mountain bike holidays; which makes | | | | Another company offered is Skedaddle; which is a |
| it fun as well as giving you the opportunity to meet | | | | company that offers many different holidays. |
| other bikers and new friends. | | | | Skedaddle was established in 1995 by Andrew Straw |
| At the time of the mountain bike holidays, there are | | | | and Paul Snedker, both who were experienced |
| many different companies that will offer the deals; | | | | cyclists. The guides are also experienced, so there is |
| one being Sacred Rides. Sacred Rides is a company | | | | no need to worry- they'll do all the planning. All you |
| that started in 1996, and is the first biking company | | | | have to do is show up. |
| to offer week long downhill trips and mountain bike | | | | Most people that go on mountain bike holidays have |
| holidays; in British Columbia. Make sure you are in | | | | nothing but fun, especially when they are with others! |
| shape before you go on this trip. Riding your bike | | | | Also, they will have the opportunity to travel around |
| now and then does not constitute "in shape". When | | | | the world with all the different offerings! It all |
| you are in downhill and mountain biking, you will be | | | | depends on how far you want to go! |