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Ride SriLankan – Unbridled Luxury – The hotel Guide
Ride SriLankan 2027 — Accommodation Guide Where you’ll be staying When we set out to create…
Top Himalayan Bike Climbs Worth the Long Haul
Plan the top Himalayan bike climbs with clear insight on altitude, surfaces and support, from Nepal’s…
Yak Attack Event Review for Mountain Bikers
A Yak Attack event review for riders weighing up Nepal’s legendary high-altitude stage race: terrain, support,…
How to Train for Himalayan Cycling Trips
Learn how to train for Himalayan cycling with practical advice on endurance, climbing, altitude, handling and…
Are Gravel Bikes Good for Touring? The Real Fit
Are gravel bikes good for touring? Learn where they excel, where they compromise, and how to…
Nepal Cycling Tour Review – Worth the Ride?
Read our Nepal cycling tour review for an honest look at Himalayan trails, altitude, cultural moments…
How to Choose a Self Guided Bike Tour Abroad
Learn how to choose a self guided bike tour with the right terrain, daily distances, support,…
Are Nepal Mountain Roads Safe for Cyclists?
Are Nepal mountain roads safe for cyclists? Practical advice on risk, seasons, vehicles and the route…
More Than a Ride: The Communities Behind Ride SriLankan
Ride SriLankan has never just been about the riding. From the very beginning, the idea has…
No Bike? No Problem — Genesis CDA 20 Hire Now Open for Ride SriLankan 2027
We’re bringing a small number of Genesis CDA 20 gravel bikes out to Ride SriLankan 2027,…
Sri Lanka Coast Versus Highlands: Which Ride?
Sri Lanka coast versus highlands: compare beach roads, tea-country climbs, weather, culture and route styles to…
Guide to Cycling at Altitude for Mountain Rides
Plan higher, ride smarter: this guide to cycling at altitude covers acclimatisation, pacing, fuelling and kit…
Choose a Nepal or Sri Lanka Cycling Holiday
Choosing a Nepal or Sri Lanka cycling holiday? Compare altitude, terrain, culture, seasons and support to…
We compare Ride SriLankan honestly against the operators who’ve spent decades building the luxury cycling world
MTB Worldwide · Journal Is Ride SriLankan the Most Luxurious Cycling Event in the World? It’s…
How to Prepare Your Bike for an Overseas Tour
Learn how to prepare bike for overseas tour travel, with airline packing, sensible spares and a…
Is Sri Lanka Safe for Bike Touring? What to Know
Is Sri Lanka safe for bike touring? Get clear advice on roads, traffic, weather, health, route…
7 Best Gravel Routes in Nepal for Big Adventure
Ride the best gravel routes in Nepal, from Kathmandu Valley tracks to Mustang's high desert, with…
The Best Roads for Cycling in Sri Lanka
Find the best roads for cycling in Sri Lanka, from tea-country climbs to coastal lanes, with…
Ride SriLankan Day 2 Route
MTB Worldwide · Ride SriLankan 2027 Day 2 Route: Hambantota Loop Day 2 is a loop…
Ride SriLankan 2027 Day 1 route
MTB Worldwide · Ride SriLankan 2027 Day 1 Route: Galle to Rekawa Day 1 opens right…
Bikepacking Nepal Routes Worth the Long Haul
Plan bikepacking Nepal routes with local insight, from Kathmandu Valley gravel to Mustang’s high desert, plus…
Ride SriLankan 2027 Hotels – The most luxurious cycling event in the world?
MTB Worldwide — Ride SriLankan 2027 Where You’ll Rest Between Rides Nine days of riding, five…
What Bike for a Nepal Cycling Tour? Pick Right
Wondering what bike for a Nepal cycling tour will suit you? Match tyres, gears and suspension…
8 Best Cycling Events in Asia Worth Travelling For
Planning the best cycling events in Asia? Compare high-altitude MTB, gravel, road and endurance challenges, with…
Is the Hill Country of Sri Lanka Good for Mountain Biking?
Is the hill country of Sri Lanka good for mountain biking? Get the real picture on…
How to Pack for Cycling Nepal: What to Bring
Learn how to pack for cycling Nepal with a practical kit plan for altitude, dust, changing…
How to Prepare for Yak Attack Mountain Bike Race
Learn how to prepare for Yak Attack with smart altitude training, bike setup, kit choices and…
What Fitness Level for Yak Attack?
Wondering what fitness level for Yak Attack is needed? Here’s how strong you should be, what…
Luxury Cycling Tour Nepal: What to Expect
A luxury cycling tour Nepal blends big mountain riding, boutique stays and expert support for a…
Vaccinations for Nepal and Cycling Health
Vaccinations for Nepal and staying healthy during a cycling holiday - practical advice on jabs, food,…
Guided Versus Self Guided Cycling Holidays
Guided versus self guided cycling holidays - compare support, freedom, cost and ride style to choose…
How to Pack Your Bike for a Long Haul Flight
Learn how to pack your bike for a long haul flight with practical steps to protect…
Nepal Versus Sri Lanka Cycling
Nepal versus Sri Lanka cycling - compare terrain, climate, roads, culture and ride style to choose…
Luxury Cycling Holiday Sri Lanka Guide
Plan a luxury cycling holiday Sri Lanka riders love, with boutique stays, expert support, varied terrain,…
How to Train for Trans Nepal Properly
Learn how to train for Trans Nepal with smart pacing, altitude prep, back-to-back rides, and practical…
Best Gravel Biking Tours Asia Offers
Gravel biking tours Asia riders remember combine wild scenery, smart logistics and real culture. Here’s why…
Nepal Mountain Bike Holiday: What to Expect
Planning a Nepal mountain bike holiday? Learn what the riding, altitude, logistics and trip styles are…
Guided Cycling Tour Sri Lanka: Is It Worth It?
Considering a guided cycling tour Sri Lanka offers? See the routes, terrain, support and trade-offs that…
Sri Lanka Cycling Trip Itinerary: 10 Days
A Sri Lanka cycling trip itinerary for 10 days, with route ideas, terrain, pacing and planning…
Best Time to Cycle Sri Lanka
Find the best time to cycle Sri Lanka with expert advice on weather, coast routes, hill…
Ride SriLankan Cycling Event Guide
Ride SriLankan cycling event guide for riders seeking Sri Lanka's best roads, sharp climbs, premium support…
Guided Bike Trip Himalayas: What to Expect
Planning a guided bike trip Himalayas? Learn what the riding, altitude, logistics and support really look…
How to Plan a Sri Lanka Bike Tour
Learn how to plan a Sri Lanka bike tour with expert tips on routes, seasons, terrain,…
Self Guided Cycling Holiday Nepal
Plan a self guided cycling holiday Nepal with expert insight on routes, terrain, logistics, seasons, bikes,…
Trans Nepal Gravel ride Guide
Trans Nepal gravel bike ride guide for riders chasing high-altitude trails, logistics, terrain, training insight and…
High Altitude Cycling Holiday Guide
Plan a high altitude cycling holiday with expert insight on acclimatisation, routes, kit, pacing and support…
Himalayan Gravel Bike Tour: What to Expect
A Himalayan gravel bike tour blends altitude, rough roads and rich culture. See what to expect,…
Is Sri Lanka Good for Cycling Holidays?
Is Sri Lanka good for cycling holidays? Yes - for tropical climbs, coastal roads, culture and…
Best Time to Cycle Nepal: Month-by-Month
Discover the best time to cycle Nepal with a month-by-month guide to weather, trails, altitude and…
Is Nepal Good for Cycling Holidays?
Is Nepal good for cycling holidays? Yes - if you want big climbs, rich culture and…
Trans Nepal or Ride SriLankan?
Which One Is Right for You? A guide from the team at Multi Terrain Biking Two…
Ride SriLankan 2027 : Au-delà de tous les horizons
Ride SriLankan 2027 : L’aventure insulaire qui a tout pour plaire, même si vous ne faites pas…
Ride SriLankan 2027: Jenseits aller Horizonte
Ride SriLankan 2027: Das Inselabenteuer, das alles bietet – auch wenn du kein Fahrrad fährst Sri…
Ride SriLankan 2027: Beyond Every Horizon
Ride SriLankan 2027: The Island Adventure That Has Everything — Even If You Don’t Ride a…
The toughest climb in Wales?
Tucked into the rugged beauty of North Wales, the route from Abergwyngregyn to Foel Fras could…
Ride SriLankan 2026
♂️ Ride SriLankan 2026: A Journey Beyond the Road Are you ready to ride through paradise?…
GRAVEL BIKING IS COMING TO NEPAL
TRANS NEPAL To be honest gravel biking wasn’t even on our radar a couple of years…
Ride Sri Lanka – not only a Riders Event!
We are slightly biased but… Sri Lanka is not only a beautiful country to ride in…
Ride Sri Lanka 2024
Mountain Biking Worldwide holds a long standing relationship with Sri Lanka having first visited the island…
6 ways to win Yak Attack
There’s more than one way to win a Yak as the saying goes, or something like…
#iflysrilankan
Mountain Biking Worldwide have been closely involved with SriLankan Airlines for nearly 10 years now The…
SriLankan Airlines puts Sri Lanka on the Global Cycling Map with ‘Ride Sri Lanka 2023’
24 January 2023; Colombo – SriLankan Airlines, in its continuous endeavour to promote Sri Lanka as…
#RideSriLanka
#RideSriLanka – An Exciting 07 day cycling tour from Sri Lanka’s North to South! Sri Lanka…
Cycle shops of Nepal
Plain and simple – here’s a list of the major cycle shops in Nepal with their…
Removing Plastic Bottles from the World’s Highest MTB Race
Tyler McMahon and SmartPaani Pedaling Yak Attack and Removing Plastic Bottles from the World’s Highest MTB…
Mountain biking Thorong La
Crossing a 5416m mountain pass with your mountain bikeThorong La is a 5416m high mountain pass…
Mountain Biking Besi Sahar to Chame
Mountain Biking Besi Sahar to Chame, stage 2 of Yak Attack – The highest mountain bike…
All the best Nepalese mountain bike adventures
When most people think of Nepal, they imagine those brave backpackers summiting Mount Everest. Nepal isn’t…
Mountain Biking in lower Mustang
With travel now opening up around the world we thought it was a good time to…
Yak Attack 2019
Yak Attack Single Track Edition: An Iconic Race in Nepal Returned for its 13th Edition Reigning 3-time…
Mountain Biking Worldwide 2020
2019 was another great year for Mountain Biking Worldwide, we added even more destinations to our…
What is PokharaIV?!
What is PokharaIV we hear you ask? Well, we all know that Pokhara is a beautiful…
Yak Attack Facts
The world’s highest mountain bike race, Yak Attack commences for the 13th time in 26 days time.…
We’re moving to Wales!
Fingers crossed if everything goes to plan, the Mountain Biking Worldwide HQ will be moving to…
Useful travel information for Nepal
UPDATED – 28th October 2021 When travelling to a new country, it’s always best to be…
Why Us?
20 Reasons why you should choose MTB-Worldwide Mountain Biking Worldwide are constantly striving to revolutionise mountain…
