{"id":16242,"date":"2020-11-26T09:19:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T09:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/gallery\/best-mountain-bike-photos-of-2013\/"},"modified":"2020-12-17T10:36:16","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T10:36:16","slug":"best-mountain-bike-photos-of-2013","status":"publish","type":"envira","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/de\/?post_type=envira&p=16242","title":{"rendered":"Best Mountain Bike Photos of 2013"},"template":"","class_list":["post-16242","envira","type-envira","status-publish","hentry"],"gallery_data":{"gallery":[{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-4-1.jpg","title":"Early Season Exploring for the Backcountry Pyrenees Mountain Bike Holiday","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-4-1.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Early Season Exploring for the Backcountry Pyrenees Mountain Bike Holiday","caption":"Check out our Backcountry Pyrenees Mountain Bike Holiday<\/a> \u201cThe riding is challenging but extremely rewarding, both Doug and Antonio were fantastic guides and hosts throughout. 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","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-5-1.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast. ","caption":"\u201cLoved ripping Basque\u2019s flowy singletrack. I only wished I booked more days. Doug is an awesome rider but really knows how to take care of his riders, whether your a pro or just love riding bikes\u201d- Jack from Canada.<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16113},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-2-1.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking into San Sebastian","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-2-1.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking into San Sebastian","caption":"\u201cSome of the most wonderful countryside I have seen too! Can\u2019t stop talking about our trip and can\u2019t wait to get back there! Doug, honestly you have the whole experience nailed!\u201d \u2013 Jason and Addie<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16115},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-55.jpg","title":"Skills Training on the Basque Coast with Great Rock","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-55.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Skills Training on the Basque Coast with Great Rock","caption":"\u201cGreat riding, great scenery, great company, great food. Basque MTB has it all. We\u2019ll be back as soon as we can!\u201d \u2013 Simon<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16117},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-41.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast. ","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-41.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast. ","caption":"Beccy, who visited twice in 2013, riding on the Basque Coast. Repeat guests are fantastic and we are always really pleased when people want to come back time and time again. \r\nMemories of a FAB day biking with @MargaretMcCorm2 Thanks @doug_basquemtb for the guiding, can't stop smiling :-)\" - Beccy <\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16119},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-14.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-14.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","caption":"\u201cJust back from a week with Basque MTB and what a week it was. Doug and the team where excellent. Just wanted to say many many thanks for a great experience last week\" \u2013 Michael<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16121},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-39.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-39.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","caption":"\u201cIt broke my body.. but the amazing trails and skills learned will last forever in my memory\u201d \u2013 Ian<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16124},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-44.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-44.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","caption":"Hard riding, gorgeous scenery, brilliant food and lovely people.\u201d \u2013 Jon<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16126},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-48.jpg","title":"A Bit of Exposure: Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-48.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"A Bit of Exposure: Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","caption":"\u201cThe riding was as good as the Alps, but in a much more relaxed atmosphere. For me, this was my favourite mtb trip, and none of my previous trips to the Alps or Southern Spain were exactly rubbish. The overall thing you pull together is just absolutely bloody spot on.\u201d \u2013 Steve Turner<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16128},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-60.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-60.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","caption":"\u201cCouldn\u2019t really ask for more from Doug this week; fantastic trails, food and company. 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What you offer really is a blend of everything that is best about mountain biking: brilliant variety of trails, unique setting, fantastic food, eagles, and best of all you guys are just top top people to ride with\u201d \u2013 Steve T <\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16132},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-62.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-62.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking on the Basque Coast.","caption":"This is another new trail for 2013. 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Does it spoil it? No! In fact it often adds something to the day, like today when we biked through the misty woods, filled with atmosphere. \u201cMore of an Adventure than a Holiday; mountain biking is certainly the greatest part but don\u2019t forget the scenery, cuisine and atmosphere of the region\u201d \u2013 Bill<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16138},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-18.jpg","title":"BasqueMTB, Braving the Elements","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-18.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"BasqueMTB, Braving the Elements","caption":"A ridgeline high in the mountains, a break in the clouds and a lone rider. \n\u201cEasily the best mountain bike holiday (or any holiday for that matter) that I\u2019ve ever been on\u201d \u2013 Steve<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16140},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-38.jpg","title":"BasqueMTB, Braving the Elements","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-38.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"BasqueMTB, Braving the Elements","caption":"This May we had really bad weather, like most of Europe, but it didn\u00b4t dampen our spirits. \u201cJust this second arrived home after spending a week with Doug at BasqueMTB. Want to say what a legend the guy is but feel \u201clegend\u201d doesn\u2019t do him justice. Best holiday I\u2019ve ever been on\u201d \u2013 Onzadog on Singletrackworld<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16142},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-10.jpg","title":"BasqueMTB, Braving the Elements","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-10.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"BasqueMTB, Braving the Elements","caption":"The best winter in living memory for skiing in the Pyrenees meant that we had to brave some snow. \"I\u2019ve done four mtbing hols over the years and this is by far the best\" - Miss Notax on BikeRadar<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16144},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-59.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-59.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"Our repeat guests are really important for us. All guests are of course but we really judge ourselves on how many people come back. That means we need new trails each year, like this one! \"Hands down best MTB holiday I\u2019ve ever had!\u201d - Rosie<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16146},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-31-1.jpg","title":"IMBike Mag Visits Basque MTB","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-31-1.jpg","width":800,"height":533,"alt":"IMBike Mag Visits Basque MTB","caption":"Read it here: IMB\u00b4s Basque Mountain Bike Holdiay<\/a> \n\u201cThe Basque Country in Northern Spain might just be our new favourite place to ride bikes in Northern Europe!\u201d - IMBike Mag<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16148},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-19.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-19.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"A big, gravity assisted traverse from the Basque Country into Navarra. \u201cThe Basque Coast has some stunning scenery and technical singletrack to die for. I can\u2019t thank Doug enough for his guiding skills and holiday he put on for us\u2026 we will be back\u201d \u2013 Ian<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16150},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-64.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-64.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"\"It was a great trip. The riding, the guiding, the accomodations were all top shelf. I couldn\u2019t have asked for more \u2013 except maybe having more holiday to ride more days. We\u2019ll be back!!!\" - Chris <\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16152},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-53.jpg","title":"New Mountain Biking Spots for 2013","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-53.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"New Mountain Biking Spots for 2013","caption":"Another new trail for this year. We only did this with very few guests because it is a very hard climb and an even harder descent. For 2014 we have worked out a way to shuttle the trail so we can take a few more people here. \n\"It was a great trip!! I don\u2019t think I could\u2019ve asked for anything better\" - Kent<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16154},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-66.jpg","title":"The Basque Mountains Don\u00b4t Have To Be Too Hard: Etch-a-Sketch","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-66.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"The Basque Mountains Don\u00b4t Have To Be Too Hard: Etch-a-Sketch","caption":"The mountains aren\u00b4t always extreme. This day on Etch-a-Sketch is physical but pretty mellow technically. \n\u201cGreat trip, fun trails and so much more to still explore so need to visit again.\u201d \u2013 Tony<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16156},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-54.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-54.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"Ed Oxley, from Great Rock, riding Technotrocity. It is an exposed, rocky monster and if that sounds good to you then you will love this trail. If you fancy meeting Ed then you can come along on one of our Mountain Bike Skills Holidays<\/a>","thumb":"","id":16158},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-20.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-20.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"We generally offer around 50 to 75% uplift, depending on the group but that doesn\u00b4t mean that you won\u00b4t have to sweat a bit though! \n\u201cGreat trip, fun trails and so much more to still explore so need to visit again.\u201d \u2013 Tony<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16160},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-51-768x1024.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-51.jpg","width":768,"height":1024,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"The variety of the trails is something that almost all of our guests comment on. Sometimes the mountain biking can be fast and flowing, other times it can be technical and rocky. Guess which this is.","thumb":"","id":16162},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-21.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-21.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"Dropping into the start of this descent, take it e \nasy because it\u00b4s a loooooong way down! \n\"Endless miles of incredibly varied trails, which we pretty much had to ourselves, all with insanely picturesque scenery everywhere you looked!\" - Rosie<\/strong><\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16164},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-22.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-22.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"Looking down over Navarra as we mountain bike back towards the Basque Country. This is a really great descent, over 10km of singletrack which takes us back to the bar at the bottom of the hill. \n\u201cThe Basque Country in Northern Spain might just be our new favourite place to ride bikes in Northern Europe!\u201d - IMBike Mag<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16166},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-50.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-50.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"One really cool thing about mountain biking in the Basque Country is that you can often reach the very summit of the mountains. That just isn\u00b4t possible in many of the mountains in the Pyrenees, unless you are prepared for several hours of carrying. Here we have climbed more than a vertical kilometre, reached the summit and are about to make a substantial withdrawal from the gravity bank.","thumb":"","id":16168},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-46.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-46.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"\u201cGreat trip, fun trails and so much more to still explore so need to visit again.\u201d \u2013 Tony<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16170},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-26.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-26.jpg","width":800,"height":211,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"\"Tim, \u201cHardest, most improving, most fun riding I\u2019ve ever done, with the best food and wine to go with it\u201d - Tim<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16172},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-45.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-45.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Mountains.","caption":"Riding in the Basque mountains is always special. They are so green. \"The holiday was fantastic .. Perfect biking in a variety of trails. And the area is fabulous very upmarket with excellent affordable food. Plus the Spa in San Sebastian is the perfect way to spend some time on the rest day\u201d - Rod<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16174},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-42.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Forests","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-42.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Forests","caption":"There are mountains all over the world, it is true that I think we have some special ones here in the Basque Country and the Pyrenees, however the Basque forests are something special and quite unique I think. Having such mature deciduous woodlands so close to the coast is really special and it is one of my favourite things about mountain biking in the Basque Country.","thumb":"","id":16176},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-49-768x1024.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Forests","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-49.jpg","width":768,"height":1024,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Forests","caption":"A rare photo of me, Doug, from basqueMTB actually riding. This is from Celtic Flow, a trail which we have made in the Basque forests.","thumb":"","id":16178},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-69.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Forests","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-69.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Forests","caption":"Climbing on \"The Roots of All Evil\" at the start of a great day in the Basque forest. This was towards the end of summer and the colours were just brilliant.","thumb":"","id":16180},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-58.jpg","title":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Forests","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-58.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Mountain Biking in the Basque Forests","caption":"Stinky Goat. A great trail with lovely views into the Basque mountains. This part is open but we quickly dive back into the deep Basque woods.","thumb":"","id":16182},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-12.jpg","title":"Backcountry Pyrenees Mountain Bike Tour","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-12.jpg","width":0,"height":0,"alt":"Backcountry Pyrenees Mountain Bike Tour","caption":"This isn\u00b4t a great picture. I got the exposure wrong and had to rescue it, hence the softness. 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The trails were so quiet and beautiful and the locals friendly and the area and the food and drink was great... It was so good we're going again. We can't wait!\" - Esther, on her 2nd trip in 2013<\/h8>","thumb":"","id":16216},{"status":"active","src":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-33.jpg","title":"Thanks for the Smiles!","link":"https:\/\/www.basquemtb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/basquemtb-mountain-bike-holidays-33.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"alt":"Thanks for the Smiles!","caption":"Smiles and splashes on \"Cross the Streams\" \n\"So all in all, a fantastic holiday. 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