Its been recommended that I go on a vacation for a week. Work has been rough the past couple months and I need to get out of the hermit life of New England. The problem is most of the country seems to be butt cold and I want to use this trip as an excuse to buy and flog a new bike (I've been wanting a Heckler for a couple years now). International destinations ok but I don't want to spend $2k on a flight.
I need a vacation!
- Thread starter hans2
- Start date
Lucky ba$tard, however, I can only assume you worked pretty hard for it. Man, Spain would probably be sooo sweet, as would the south of France. Have you considered Australia and/or New Zealand? As you know, it's summer down there, and there's an established network of English-speaking (sort of) mountain bikers for you to try to network with before you leave. I bet you could go on some absolutely amazing rides in New Zealand. Maybe enquire on www.farkin.net, an Aussie mtb board (I think that's right).
Edit: do ya wanna go somewhere remote or reasonably populated? I recall someone on here posting pics of downhilling on some mountainous Spanish island that looked amazing. Was it Narlus, perhaps? There's tons of riding in South America, too, but not so many mtber's.
Edit: do ya wanna go somewhere remote or reasonably populated? I recall someone on here posting pics of downhilling on some mountainous Spanish island that looked amazing. Was it Narlus, perhaps? There's tons of riding in South America, too, but not so many mtber's.
Head to the southwest. Find a shop with the Heckler you want and buy and ride it out there. When done with the fun and sun fly home with your new bike.
I just got back from Florida, its not cold there. And the flights are CHEAP!
yup yup. Even the 50* temps that are cold for the southwest will be balmy compared to what us northeasterns are used to.Westy said:
What are trail conditions in the Brevard area, Pisgah and Dupont? Winter in NC will be a welcome change to winter in New England. Don't forget Tsali. plenty of trails to keep you busy for a week in WNC.
Italy - go to Italy. The bike will still be there for you to buy when you get back. 
-S.S.-
-S.S.-