Versante Sud

Mountain Bike Sardinien

<p>This new edition with 77 routes allows you to explore the paths and trails of Sardinia from north to south on your mountain bike all year round. Spectacular, varied landscapes, Mediterranean scents, dreamlike beaches, gentle hills on the coast and sharp-edged rocks inland.</p><p>You will immerse yourself in the history of Sardinia and the Sardinians, with the first human settlements in the Anglona region, the numerous nuraghi, the imposing mines in the southwest and the isolated shepherd's huts, where the shepherds still watch over the old traditions today.</p><p>This tour takes you through untouched and remote areas and along old paths that tell of the history of Sardinian banditry and the hard work of the charcoal burners. Today, these paths offer plenty of biking fun for both experienced mountain bikers and inexperienced cyclists alike.</p><p>A comprehensive guide for organizing your MTB vacation in Sardinia and for all those who don't want to do without their beloved bike even on a summer beach vacation.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Peter Herold</span>, born in England (1964) and a bard by choice, approached the publisher Versante Sud with the idea for an MTB guide to Sardinia. Together with his wife Anne, he opened the guesthouse The Lemon House (www.peteranne.it) in Lotzorai on the east coast in 2007, a base for cycling, walking and climbing enthusiasts. Peter has worked on various guidebooks about Sardinia, drawing mainly on his knowledge of the area where he lives. With his work, he wants to bring the island closer to everyone who comes from outside - Italians and foreigners alike.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Amos Cardia</span>, born in Cagliari in 1975, lives in Sinnai (Ca.). He is a MTB guide and teacher and has already published around 15 books on Sardinia. He is the head of the tourist company SardiniaBiking, which offers a wide range of MTB routes in Sardinia, totaling more than 6000 km. Since 2005 he has organized the TranSardinia, the crossing of Sardinia by MTB on the eastern side of the island, from Palau or Olbis to Cagliari, and, on the western side, from Alghero to Cagliari.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Davide Deidda</span>, engineer born in Lanusei, now lives in Nuore. After a long period in Spain, where he competed in MTB competitions, he initially worked with Peter to map the MTB trails of Ogliastra. He then dedicated himself to exploring the trails in the center of the island and especially the Supramonte. A lover of long routes and impossible trails that would normally be the monopoly of walkers, he defiantly tries to conquer them on his MTB.<br></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Carlo Pitzalis</span>, born in Sassari in 1969 and moved to Gallura as soon as he was born, discovered his passion for mountain biking in 1997. In the following years, he took part in various cross-country competitions. He later became a member of the "mt<br></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Peter Herold, Amos Cardia, Davide Deidda, Carlo Pitzalis | Versante Sud | Edition 2016 | 432 pages | Paperback | German</span></p>