Explore the old.
Feel the history under wheel as you discover the routes of ancient herders, hearty explorers, and powerful conquerors.
These routes feature some of the best mountain biking in the world, on paths that have proven the test of time century after century. From the herding tracks in the Scottish highlands to the trade routes in Nepal and the sturdy foot paths of the ancient Incas in Peru, these paths will inspire and root you to the world of adventure and exploration.
Discover one of these old paths on your next adventure. 
Cusco to the Amazon: This incredible 11-day guided mountain bike trek serves up a heaping portion of history, culture, and outdoor adventure, taking you from the foothills of the world's second largest mountain range, all the way up to the world-renowned Machu Picchu and through one of the most biodiverse areas of the world: the Amazon Jungle.
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Mountain Biking in the Mustang Region of the Himalayas: On this 12-day guided mountain biking holiday in Nepal, on the roof of the world, you’ll follow the ancient trade routes of the Himalayas, which features some tough climbs, technical descents, fast, flowy singletrack, and the most spectacular views you can imagine. You'll be surrounded by five-mile-high peaks, and stay in teahouses run by local villagers stocked with good food and cold beer.
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Scotland Coast to Coast: All-Mountain Riding from East to West: Ride miles and miles of wild, ancient herding trails across the Scottish Highlands. This is wilderness mountain biking at its best, and just like fine whisky, these trails get better with age. With its fast flowing singletrack, jagged rocky paths, steep ascents and hair-raising descents, river crossings, hike-a-bike sections and exposure, this tour will challenge and amaze even the most seasoned mountain bike riders.
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Cusco to the Amazon: This incredible 11-day guided mountain bike trek serves up a heaping portion of history, culture, and outdoor adventure, taking you from the foothills of the world's second largest mountain range, all the way up to the world-renowned Machu Picchu and through one of the most biodiverse areas of the world: the Amazon Jungle. More details >
