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GLOBAL PLAYGROUND

26 Namibia : Explore the desert wilds on this gleaming horde of hidden gems

56 Slovenia : From high alpine tours to a sick underground ride

72 Morocco : The magic and mystery of the High Atlas mountains

80 Ibiza : Spain ’ s party island is begging to be explored by bike

98 Umbria : Freerider Hans Rey goes on a trip down memory lane

112 Peru : An adventurous Saffa takes an Incan stairway to MTB heaven

130 Switzerland : Gravel paths and forest tracks in the crypto canton

TECH TALK

23 Gear gifts : Fill your Xmas stocking with these cool new products

54 Namibian weapon : Dan Craven ’ s handmade Onguzu Loskop hardtail

70 Fox-trotters : Dial in your style with these robust , comfortable kickers

84 World Champ winner : Ineos- Grenadiers ’ Pinarello Dogma XC

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PHOTOGRAPHS MARTIN BISSIG , BARTEK WOLINSKI

POINT OF VIEW 12 All trails lead home for the ed

146 It ’ s good to ride with others says Patrick Morewood after the bad fall that nearly left him paralysed

PHOTO GALLERY

14 Rad places and races for twowheel stoke across the globe

82 Take inspiration from these cool snaps by people who # lovetheride look what we have for you | MTB | 09