Borgarfjörður eystri: Secret Trails E-Mountain Bike Tour
Description
Discover the secrets that Borgarfjörður eystri has to offer. Ride through colourful mountains and lush valleys filled with sheep and birds. Feel the cool ocean breeze as you descend down to the open water and experience absolute stillness in the deserted wilderness located next to the sleepy fishing village. This ride will take you from the village across the scenic valley and oceanfront of Borgarfjörður over to the wild lands over the mountains. Your local guide will regale you with tales of bravery and resilience of the local people that inhabited the now deserted valleys of the Víknaslóðir wilderness.
Scenic views are the name of the game on the route along with raw, untamed trails, sure to pose a fun challenge for any rider. The final descent is flowy and wild, seemingly at the edge of the world, with nothing but ocean in front of you. Just before your calves have the chance to start cramping you'll be down in the picturesque harbor marveling at puffins. The ride back to town is smooth and easy on the local road and when you're back, all you'll want to do is go for another round into the wilderness.
Included
Included in this tour is a full-suspension E-MTB, a premium MTB helmet and an expert local guide.
Our bikes are the fantastic CUBE Stereo Hybrid ONE:44 Pro 800 bikes. These are great trail bikes and well suited for the rough and rowdy trails we hit on this ride. We set the bikes up specifically to your weight for the best experience possible. For more information, take a look at the bikes here.
Know before you go
Bring everything you would normally bring on a full day biking in the mountains.
Your clothing should reflect the weather conditions of the day. This will probably include gloves for riding, wool layers, wind protection such as a softshell jacket and good shoes and socks. All weather can be expected so bring a rain jacket and pants to be safe.
A water bottle or bladder is highly recommended, as well as trail snacks or a small packed lunch.
Optional extras include knee and elbow pads, as well as a helmet upgrade if a full face helmet is desired.