Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 96, July 2017 | Page 40

Ma Advertorial MTB Heaven in Mauritius Mauritius is known for its white sand beaches, tropical plantations and incredible holidays with sundowners and fun in the sea, but this Indian Ocean island is also a mountain-biking paradise – and a veritable feast for both the eye and stomach – as Modern Athlete’s Richard Laskey found out when he winged his way over to be part of the three-day, four stage Beachcomber Mauritius MTB Tour in mid-May, courtesy of Beachcomber Tours South Africa and Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority. 40 ISSUE 96 JULY 2017 / www.modernathlete.co.za