8 Trail Essentials To Keep Your MTB Adventure From Becoming A Nightmare

Mountain bike photographer Dan Milner shares eight essential items to pack for an overseas bike adventure, drawing from 30+ years of riding experience.
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The Trail Doctor is IN, and he’s writing you a prescription for packing for an overseas bike adventure. Delving into his big bag of travel knowledge, the Doc gives you the lowdown on 8 adventure essentials that will stop your mountain bike adventure turning sour. Delving into 30+ years of mountain bike experience – from shop mechanic to magazine bike tester – MTB pro photographer and adventure nut Dan Milner gives you the heads up on what to throw in your luggage for the ultimate bike trip.

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