Body:  Guatemala is a special place. Antigua, a small city in the south where we begin our tour is beautiful with kind and genuine locals and some of the best coffee I've had. Lucky for me, mountain biking is the very best way to experience this volcano-surrounded area. Over the last year Sacred Rides did a major overhaul to our Ruta de Maya ride, a tour we have been running for about 15 years. While it’s been updated over time, it was due for a deep refresh.   Our Guatemalan guides found some fantastic new modern routes that intertwine the country's rich cultural history with ..read more

Body:  Escape to Patagonia and experience paradise at the end of the world. This incredible itinerary offers up the perfect combination for adventure-seekers. Spend 9-days mountain biking and whitewater rafting in remote regions of the spectacular Andes mountain range with the experience and knowledge of local guides. Watch the video below for a glimpse and  read what other Riders are saying about their experience with us in Patagonia...    "The riding was awesome, it covered all the sights and types of terrain that the locals would do in Patagonia.   I thought t ..read more

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Body:  After a day exploring British Columbia’s incredible mountain bike trails you’ll want a place to put your feet up, sip a cold beverage and continue to take in the majestic Canadian wilderness. With over 24 years of experience guiding and operating multi-day mountain bike trips in British Columbia, we’ve tested multiple accommodations across B.C. – from the cleanliness to the friendliness of staff, as well as the distance to incredible singletrack, here are our recommendations for mountain bike-friendly accommodations in B.C.   1. island lake lodge - fernie, british columbia Is ..read more

Body:  Main Image: Francis Fontaine   Quebec is well known for its maple syrup and french fries covered in cheese curds and gravy, but perhaps lesser known is its equally delectable network of purpose-built singletrack within a short drive of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Quebec City.   New for 2020, we've linked together all four major trail networks near Quebec’s capital on two multi-day, fully-guided experiences; our six-day, co-ed Great Quebec Escape and our five-day women's-only Wilderness & Waterfalls Retreat. In addition to the region's amazing riding an ..read more

Body:  Where will your 2020 mountain bike adventures take you? A new year brings new adventures.    Watch the video below for a little inspiration.      ready to plan your adventure? we can help.  view our 2020 ride schedule. contact nate at 1-888-423-7849  blog Image:  Submit to the main Sacred Rides blog (subject to moderator approval):  No Blog category:  Destinations Blog Tags:  mountain bike trips Select Bottom webform:  Bottom Ultimate MTB Travel Guide ..read more

Body:  Story & Photos by Bryan Cole @bcolective   the adventure begins... Thanks to a loose thread of an email and a mind set on exploring the potential for legendary Himalayan mountain biking ahead, I introduced myself to Mandil Pradhan, long time Nepali pro rider, a thriving mountain bike guide and business owner. Fortunately, our paths came to cross through our mutual support of the recent film "RJ Ripper" by our friend in common and super ripper in his own right, Joey Schusler. Mandil was a key player in producing the film, but more importantly, Mandil is the one behind pion ..read more

Body:  Too often we place our focus on accumulating things. It's a quick fix for making us feel happy and complete - but is it really feeding our souls in the long run? New research suggests that those material items definitely don't make us feel content down the road. Experiences, on the other hand, are something that can be treasured and shared forever. You learn from new (and old!) experiences, you can  share them with others and you can continually look back on memories to recognize your own personal growth and successes. Spending your hard-earned money on experiences also encou ..read more

Body:  Join us on our Pyrenees & Beyond ride in beautiful Spain and pedal trails that crisscross over million-year-old sea beds, through abandoned middle-age villages, across wine regions, and along rocky foothills, before meeting the rugged Pyrenees to experience heli-access mountain biking.   The terrain offers up the perfect ingredients for an awe-inspiring mountain bike trip. Heli-drops, shuttle runs and technical singletrack riding in the heart of the Pyrenees is topped off with mouth-watering Spanish cuisine ('tapas' included), local wine pairings and fascinating, rich cul ..read more

Body:  Spain - known for the running of the bulls, rich red wine, flamenco dancing, sunny Mediterranean beaches, fascinating history and football (that's soccer to Canadians, eh?) - the country should now also be known as an incredible place to mountain bike.   If you dream of endless singletrack trails and long descents (we're talking 4,000 metres in one day!), topped off with mouth-watering cuisine, local vino and 1000-year-old castles - visit Spain, you won't be disappointed.   Explore our 8-day guided mountain bike trip in Spain - The Pyrenees & Beyond. The mind-blowing ..read more