DH and freeride in Bulgaria

chatters
chatters Posts: 107
edited July 2010 in MTB general
Hi does any one know if any of the mountain resorts in Bulgaria offer DH in the summer, ive trawled the internet for ages and drawn a blank really, has anyone ever been, or have any info? cheers
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  • paulf2007
    paulf2007 Posts: 341
    bansko are looking to start mountain biking but not downhill as yet, could happen eventually.
  • jameshughes
    jameshughes Posts: 6
    There are a couple of downhill trails at Dobrinishtay, the village next to Bansko. You can use a chairlift there to access the two DH trails in the ski area.

    There are 3 marked sort of downhil/crosscountry trails from the lift. One called the Flying Scotsman is back to Bansko, Mud Bath is to Obidim and then there is a unmarked turn off back down to Dobrinishtay village The third is The Road to nowhere straight down to Dobrinishtay.

    There is a good map of these trails on www.iskartour.com but I think he is having some trouble with his site at the mo so it could be out of action for a few days. Another option is www.bansko-mtb.com
  • xtreem
    xtreem Posts: 2,965
    You could try Sopot:
    http://www.shambhala-bikepark.com/

    There was a race two months ago, actually three, DH, 4X and XC, and there will be another one in autumn I think.
    By the videos the place looks pretty decent.

    Here are some:
    http://dirt.mpora.com/news/video2010-sh ... garia.html
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  • jameshughes
    jameshughes Posts: 6
    Sopot has a great set up,I was over there a few weeks ago and it is really well geared up for biking, the Shambala crew are easy going and friendly. The Village of Karlovo 5 or 6 km's from Sopot is a lovely place to base yourself.

    For paragliders Sopot is one of the best places in Europe with all the right weather conditions and a chair lift to get you up to the summit!

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