Driving into Sölden we were welcomed with an evening thunderstorm, but despite the pouring rain, the streets were filled with happy mountain bikers enjoying a beer after a long day on the trails. It was easy to see that the Sölden area is a paradise for outdoor lovers with an abundance of sport shops selling kit for cyclists, hikers, and climbers.

After settling into our hotel and prepping the bikes, we headed down for food and met up with Manuela from the Sölden Bike Republic to talk about our plans for the next few days and what we could expect from the trail in Sölden.

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