BEST BIKE PARKS IN THE WORLD


We all want to travel around the world visiting the best bike parks. Unfortunately, this can only be done by a few people due to its high cost. However, if you are one of those lucky ones who can afford to ride the best bike parks, we have made a list of the ones you should visit.

1.- Whistler Bike Park

Deservedly known as the best bike park in the world. Is located in Whistler, Canada, in a beautiful natural spot surrounded by thousands of hectares of mountains. This bike park have different lines for all levels, from easy trails to start riding to the most wild lines of the world. Also here some of the best mtb events in the world take place. An example of them is Whistler Crankworx.

Whistler Bike Park has all kinds of amenities for riders such as chairlift, skatepark or indoor airbag. Definitely, Whistler Bike Park is the best option for MTB lovers in the world and everybody should visit it at least once in life.

 


https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/whistler-mountain-bike-park.aspx

2.- Portes du Soleil

This bike park is located between France and Switzerland, and it's definitely the best one you can find in Europe. Portes du Soleil it's not just one park, it is huge space that connects different bike parks in the area. This bike parks are: Chatel, Les Gets, Morzine-Avoriaz, Morgins and Champéry.

The weather in summer is unbeatable for riding and the jumps are always in the best conditions. In addition, here are the best views you'll ever seen in a bike park.

 


https://en.portesdusoleil.com/activites/summer/bikeparks.html

3.- Queenstown Bike Park

This bike park is located in Queenstown, New Zealand. It's the best bike park to visit in winter. That's because while in the northern hemisphere is winter, in New Zealand there are perfect conditions to ride.

Queenstown is a perfect place to combine chill vacations and wild riding.

 


https://www.skyline.co.nz/en/queenstown/things-to-do/queenstown-bike-park-access/

4.- Åre Bike Park

If you want to go to the north of Europe, you should visit this bike park. Located in Sweden, it contains some of the best built trails in Europe. That’s the reason why it’s called the little Whistler. The incredible views of the swedish hills will not disappoint you.

 


https://aresweden.com/en/are-bike-park/

5.- Vallnord Bike Park

Probably the most chosen option by spanish people due to its proximity to their country. It is located in the Pyrenees, in Andorra. Vallnord have a long riding season because of the nice weather. There are also lots of different enduro trails, freeride trails, downhill trails, pumptrack, 4x track and kids zone.

Here also some important events take place. For example, the UCI MTB World Cup.

 


https://vallnord.com/

 

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