Tomorrow we are leaving for Slovenia and Croatia with a full crew 🥳 In two weeks 16-20.11., however, we have another great long weekend waiting for us in Omiš, where this week enduro races are held thanks to @Coast Riders team. At the same time, several of you expressed interest in another date for Matajur and trails in the Natisone Bike Arena , so we are forming two different groups in the same date. If you would like to join one or the other trip, contact us and we will include you among those interested. You can find information about individual trips on our web via the link in Bio

As all good things are always three, here we have the third place where we will enjoy all-day riding this weekend in Kočevje ⚡️ almost on the southern border of Slovenia and Croatia. The interesting thing is that this area has the largest population of Brown Bears 🐻 in Slovenia, and this region is also listed in Unesco because of its fabulous nature. Maybe you know it rather thanks to the @flatoutdays bike fest, which is something like the Slovak @bikefest.kalnica , although a little smaller, the jumps here have grown like mushrooms after the rain. Kočevje has existed since 2016, since then various MTB races have been held not only within the gravity discipline, but also XC marathons and so on. However, this place has something to offer every biker, in addition to the jumps and flow trails, you can also find crunchy natural enduro here. Trails here are similar to e.g. in Szczyrk, Poland, divided in the middle, so you can combine the trails any way you like. We are most looking forward to the Jezna čepela nature trails, AKA Angry Bee or the Kanal nature trail, both of medium/red difficulty. However, we like the Squamish trail the most and the Livodska above it, both black-diamond trails, which by their very name indicate that we will have a lot of fun, but also a lot of challenging riding. The Squamish trail was really built with the aim of making the most of the terrain and getting close to a magical place in the Canadian mountains, and you'll find a large amount of different northshores, drops from them, as well as many steep stone chutes. Our hearts are simply fluttering already. And to warm up before these trails, there are also easier ones here, but no less fun, like in Dragon's Nest, Veronika Flow or Spat doma. The trip looks like it will be full by tonight, but if you would like to learn more about the entire program and other locations, check out the details on our website here https://traildeer.com/sk/produkt/long-weekend-20-23 -10-a-unique-side-of-croatia-rabac-hr/ Photo credits: thanks to @mtbtrailcenterkocevje and @ivojaric_mtbguide for 🔥 photos as always 💯

The second stop during our prolonged weekend trip this week is the town of Rabac in Istria, Croatia. It is a beautiful fishing town that has become a popular seaside tourist destination in recent years. Even in October, the sea here has a temperature of around 22 degrees, and according to the forecast, 24 degrees awaits us here in the shade. However, we are more excited about the trails within the Bike Center Rabac than the sea and culture, where we can find a total of 10 trails, even if some are shorter. The trails themselves are a typical example of the so-called "Croatian flow", that is, relatively fast trails with dry soil and a lot of larger or smaller stones typical for this country as such. Of course, these trails are exceptional because of their view of the sea, which makes riding more enjoyable and creates unforgettable memories. Difficulty is somewhere in the middle with red/intermediate, even though there are also several green or blue trails in the lower part of the area. The red ones are decently difficult fast trails with about 2-3km per trail. The green trails are mainly intended for those who are either not yet fit enough to handle more difficult trails, or who prefer a pleasant ride rather than chasing down trails. There are also several jumps as well as a pump track where we can train a little if we still have energy left after riding. Thanks to the export by van, we will be able to try all the trails several times during the day, depending on which ones we like the most. However, we will definitely take advantage of the sun and go to the beach after the ride to enjoy the views and maybe test the water temperature. Since we will be staying in the area, we will have the opportunity to try local cuisine at one or two dinners, as well as the famous Croatian ice cream. You can learn more about the trip on our website here https://traildeer.com/sk/produkt/long-weekend-20-23-10-a-unique-side-of-croatia-rabac-hr/ Photo Credits: Marek Chabros 43RIDE

One of the three destinations we will go to next weekend is Croatian Grožnjan - a unique town in Istria rich in history and culture. Just like the city itself, its intricate trails are also unique. Therefore the national SloEnduro enduro race takes place here every year as well. Although you won't find any extremes here like huge drops, jumps or enormous rock gardens, the trails in Grožnjan are still very fun. What makes them unique is that they are quite narrow, you have to constantly avoid trees, which are stacked very inconveniently, so you need to manage your speed before taking the next turn. There are also many off-camber turns, natural berms, steep passages and a lots of roots. Good visibility and dry terrain are more or less guaranteed thanks to the very sparse vegetation and sun shining through. We will have fun all day on a total of 6 trails, and thanks to the shuttle, we won't even break much of a sweat. For lunch, we'll go to the historic town itself and taste some local specialties and after the riding even get some local drinks. You can learn more about the trip on our website here https://traildeer.com/sk/produkt/long-weekend-20-23-10-a-unique-side-of-croatia-rabac-hr/ Photo credits: SloEnduro

We've managed to complete the second part of the Trip Report from Natisone Bike Arena. If you are interested in what the trails in San Leonardo are like, whether it is worth going to the Robidisce trail center or whether you should replace your next trip to Finale with a trip here, check out our Photo Report on our blog via our Bio

Summer is over, but what about prolonging it just a little next weekend? Although a bit last minute, we've managed to put together the trip to Matajur and Nova Gorica. Join us for a fantastic 2,5 days riding the best trails on the Italian/Slovenian borderline. Departure is on Thursday afternoon from Bratislava and return on Sunday evening. The package includes transportation, accommodation for 3 nights, shuttling & guiding so basically you just need a get a drink and something to eat, we will cover everything else. The intro price will be €320 per rider, and will go up afterwards so grab a bargain and enjoy a fantastic ride in a new location. See more info on our web via our bio.