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TRAVEL BLOGS: MTBVanlife
Two weeks riding epic downhill trails in Europe with a VW T6 custom conversion.
Loading equipment on the roof rack.
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MTBvanlife - Best friends Luke and Sam set their minds on a project fuel their desires to ride new trails. The vision was to have a purpose built solution to allow them to adventure further, with everything they needed onboard, and ready for the great outdoors.
“We had always ridden fairly locally but found that driving with a car both limited us in how far we could go, and the amenities we could bring along. Sam purchased a VW Transporter new in 2017 which we then set upon kitting out and modifying for the ‘Ad-van-ture’ and MTB scene. It was as we put pen to paper and started designing, that we thought about publishing our journey online as a great way to share ideas and make new friends.
Riding epic trails in the Alps
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Where we choose to travel depends on how much time we have. We often decide on last-minute trips and have been to Wales numerous times, leaving after work on a Friday and coming back on a Sunday evening. The distance is not so much of an issue! The more remote, the more comfortable we feel."
Their big trip last year was a run down to the French Alps. On the itinerary were a number of bike parks, that are actually ski resorts during the winter season. Many stations convert their chair lifts to carry the bikes, offering some incredible downhill options.
“We went for two weeks, and had the best time at Alpe d’Huez who had sponsored us. Riding the
Alps is like Wales on steroids! At home a normal weekend would see us on relatively flat trails, compared to the insane size and scale of what is on offer in the Alps. We love this varied choice, which comes easy when you have a campervan.
Our bodies were so tired at the end of each day. The mountain terrain is so different on each bump and turn. It was really important for us to be comfortable each night.”
Actually, they had found a somewhat luxurious camping site, halfway up one of the mountains. Complete with outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub, it's easy to feel refreshed when climbing back in the van each night to recharge for another day of action!
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A perfect camp with the VW T6
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