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- In den Alpen gibt es mehrere Bikeparks mit nahegelegenen Badeseen, die kombinierte Bike- und Badeurlaube ermöglichen.  
- Genannte Spots reichen von Dolomiti Paganella, Kärntner Regionen und Lipno bis zu Lenzerheide und Nauders mit Reschensee.  
- Wassertemperatur und Badekomfort variieren stark mit der Seehöhe: von angenehm kühl bis sehr frisch, teils nur rund 20 Grad im Hochsommer.

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- With its lakes, greenways and rolling hills, Winston-Salem offers a variety of low-traffic cycle routes for all abilities ahead of the 2026 World Championships.  
- The main routes include the Salem Lake Greenway, Shallow Ford Historic Site, the city’s greenways and the wine-rich Yadkin Valley, each with its own distinct highlights.  
- Summer heat means you should set off early, take plenty of water, use sun protection and plan carefully; bike hire and e-bikes make it easier for visitors to get around.

​2026 World Cup in the USA: The best cycle routes around the German team’s base in Winston-Salem

- Most popular gravel and bikepacking destinations: 1. Norway, 2. Scotland, 3. Iceland, 4. Switzerland, 5. Italy  
- What they have in common are vast, remote landscapes, harsh conditions, ‘lost places’ and camping that is either permitted or affordable in some areas  
- Expensive countries with little mass tourism are becoming attractive, as food and drink are the main cost drivers when bikepacking

Gravel and bikepacking destinations: Why these five countries in particular are so popular

- The World Cup is a great conversation starter on group bike rides, regardless of whether you’re interested in football yourself.
- Topics such as match results, favourites, underdogs, tactics and the politics surrounding the World Cup offer a wide range of talking points.
- Parallels between football and cycling help the conversation flow, whilst the ride itself creates a relaxed setting for chatting.

Conversation starters on tour: How to break the awkward silence

- The Borderless Trails, a cross-border trail park spanning over 30 km and featuring 15 routes, is being developed on the German-Czech border and is due to be completed by 2027.
- Three trails, each up to 3 km long, are currently open on the Czech side; the German sections are expected to be open from autumn.
- The network of blue, red and black trails, designed to blend in with the natural landscape rather than as a traditional bike park, is intended to boost tourism and economic growth in the border region.

Borderless Trails: Germany’s first cross-border trail park – now open!

- Trentino is a traditional hotspot for mountain bikers with classics such as Tremalzo, Sella Ronda and 100 Kilometri dei Forti.  
- The Dolomiti Paganella bike park offers around 100 kilometres of trails that can hardly be completed in a week.  
- Three major MTB events will be held in Trentino in 2024 and the region will also be hosting the UCI Cycling World Championships in 2031.

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- New mobility and convenience solutions: electric folding bikes, cargo bikes, smart toll boxes, PushRack bike racks, outdoor TVs and smart home controls.
- Camping innovations focus on lightweight construction and modularity: roof tents, inflatable camping kitchens, robust cool boxes, filter bottles, remote controls.
- Motorhomes and caravans designed for off-road use, electric vehicles and B-licence compatibility: Hymer Grand Canyon S, Knaus Yaseo, Dethleffs Globebus T16.

Ready for any outdoor adventure: 33 equipment tips every camper needs to know

- Trentino offers eight central bike spots from Lake Garda to Val di Sole with MTB, trail and gravel routes on partly historic military roads.  
- Highlights include classics such as 100 Kilometres of the Forti, Tremalzo XXL, Sellaronda, the Brenta Circuit and spectacular tours in Val Venegia.  
- Bike parks such as Dolomiti Paganella and Fassa Bike Park as well as events such as the MTB Marathon World Championships and the UCI Cycling World Championships make the region relevant.

The 8 best touring spots in Trentino: military trails between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

- With the new 4.7 km "Top Gun" trail, Dolomiti Paganella is growing into a connected bike park with over 100 kilometres of trails and 10 lifts.
- Val di Sole will host the Downhill World Championships at the end of August, followed by the Scott Bike Summer Camp for young riders from 31 August to 5 September.
- New infrastructure: complete Dolomite cycle path with Bike Express, extended cycle network on the Pala Group, new 3S cable car in Campitello and "Giro del Vino 50" gravel route.

News in Trentino 2026: Cycle path network around the Pala di San Martino, superlift in Val di Fassa

- Seven bike parks in Trentino offer panoramic views of the Dolomites, long descents, some of them World Championship routes and are mostly open from June to September.  
- Dolomiti Paganella, Val di Sole and Fassa Bikepark are Gravity Card spots with events such as World Championships, World Cup and special camps.  
- Other parks such as Ponte di Legno-Tonale, Alpe Cimbra and San Martino focus on flow lines, enduro races, natural trails and technical lines.

Trentino: 8 bike parks with Dolomite scenery & world champion flair

- Nemo offers a bikepacking set with lightweight tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and pillow, focussing on low weight and compact pack size.  
- The editorial team praises the tent, mat and pillow as lightweight and reasonably priced, but criticises the high weight of the Forte sleeping bag.  
- Many components are made from recycled materials, are PFAS-free and in some cases completely recyclable, with comfort features such as Spoon-Shape and Spaceframe.

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Tour tips for bikers: Travel guide | BIKE

Bikeparks am See
In der Badehose auf die Trails

Cycling & Heat – 8 Tips
Cool Trails – MTB Rides & Where It’s Coolest Right Now

2026 World Cup in the USA
The best cycle routes around the German team’s base in Winston-Salem

Gravel and bikepacking destinations
Why these five countries in particular are so popular

Conversation starters on tour
How to break the awkward silence

Borderless Trails
Germany’s first cross-border trail park – now open!

Trentino Summer 2026
The World Championship venue

Ready for any outdoor adventure
33 equipment tips every camper needs to know

The 8 best touring spots in Trentino
Military trails between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

News in Trentino 2026
Cycle path network around the Pala di San Martino, superlift in Val di Fassa

Trentino
8 bike parks with Dolomite scenery & world champion flair

Bikepacking equipment
Ready for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

Tour tips for bikers: Travel guide | BIKE

Bikeparks am SeeIn der Badehose auf die Trails

Cycling & Heat – 8 TipsCool Trails – MTB Rides & Where It’s Coolest Right Now

​2026 World Cup in the USAThe best cycle routes around the German team’s base in Winston-Salem

Gravel and bikepacking destinationsWhy these five countries in particular are so popular

Conversation starters on tourHow to break the awkward silence

Borderless TrailsGermany’s first cross-border trail park – now open!

Trentino Summer 2026The World Championship venue

Ready for any outdoor adventure33 equipment tips every camper needs to know

The 8 best touring spots in TrentinoMilitary trails between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

News in Trentino 2026Cycle path network around the Pala di San Martino, superlift in Val di Fassa

Trentino8 bike parks with Dolomite scenery & world champion flair

Bikepacking equipmentReady for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

Bikeparks am See
In der Badehose auf die Trails

Cycling & Heat – 8 Tips
Cool Trails – MTB Rides & Where It’s Coolest Right Now

2026 World Cup in the USA
The best cycle routes around the German team’s base in Winston-Salem

Gravel and bikepacking destinations
Why these five countries in particular are so popular

Conversation starters on tour
How to break the awkward silence

Borderless Trails
Germany’s first cross-border trail park – now open!

Trentino Summer 2026
The World Championship venue

Ready for any outdoor adventure
33 equipment tips every camper needs to know

The 8 best touring spots in Trentino
Military trails between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

News in Trentino 2026
Cycle path network around the Pala di San Martino, superlift in Val di Fassa

Trentino
8 bike parks with Dolomite scenery & world champion flair

Bikepacking equipment
Ready for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo