As July and August bring with them pretty hot weather to Israel, a getaway to Europe is always welcome! Last week we went riding in Slovenia with the awesome guides from mountain bike nomad. After riding underground in old mines, and around the Nomad’s farm local trails, we got to ride a brand new trail – … Continue reading »
Israel’s first public DJ park in the making
We’ve had the pleasure to meet Mark McClure from IMBA trail solutions (worth checking in on their blog for more cool projects) and hear a bit on the building that’s going on in Modiin – where the first dirt jump park in Israel is being built, and this one will be totally free and open for … Continue reading »
VitalMTB features the Trippin Fellaz on their trip with Sababike
Earlier in May, we had the pleasure of hosting Mark Scott and Sam Flanagan – two top enduro racers AKA “The Trippin Fellaz” – and Jacob Gibbins from Aspect Media for a week of on and off-bike adventures in Israel that saw us take in the whole country, from the very north to the very … Continue reading »
Israel Enduro and Sprint League 2014 #3 – Yaar Ofer
The third round of the 2014 Israeli Enduro and Sprint DH league took place on May the 3rd in the Ofer Forest, and drew a large number of riders and spectators alike. The weather was perfect for racing, and the trails were in great conditions. When the dust settled, Guy Bar showed that his recent … Continue reading »
Night Pumptrack session
Pumptracks are becoming more popular in Israel and more tracks are popping up in public areas and parks – free for all, with lighting to keep riders happy after work hours. We love visiting these tracks weather just for fun or for technical skills sessions, as it is really an efficient tool to get the … Continue reading »
International UCI XC Race – Mishmar Ha’emek
Israel hosts several official UCI XC races during 2014, in Haifa (which also hosted a European championship previously), Misgav and Mishmar Ha’emek, the later two being amongst our favorite trail centers. We went to check out the first race of the series in Mishmar Ha’emek. The track laid out for the day was pretty intense … Continue reading »
Naftaly Mountains Singletrack
The Nafataly mountains and the Manara cliff area has long been known as the main DH spot in Israel. Now, instead of being a hardcore attraction only, the mountain is also open for some excellent and epic XC riding. The new Naftaly Mountain Singletrack is a recent addition to the growing network of official mountain biking … Continue reading »
From Riding To Diving – Adventures in Eilat
The city of Eilat, located at the southernmost tip of Israel on the shores of the Red Sea, is a popular holiday destination. With an average of only five days of rain per year, Eilat is usually associated with sunny beaches, tropical underwater life, watersports and a good selection of hotels, pubs and restaurants. If … Continue reading »