Hands up who's jetting off/driving off/catching the ferry to embark upon a summer mountain bike holiday? Yup, it's that time of year again, and while we love a good holiday MTB trip, it can get a little pricey. So save yourself some money on clothing and kit, and you'll have more to spend on post-ride beers and lift passes.
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Merlin Padded Bike Bag £99.95 £69.95
If you're travelling abroad with your bike, you could just pop it in a cardboard box. On the other hand, you might prefer to give it a smidge more protection with a padded bike bag... and they're also easier to manhandle around the airport. This budget model from Merlin has shoulder straps, weighs in at 3.7kg, and is 120cm x 80cm x 20cm.
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Troy Lee Designs D3 Carbon – Aaron Gwin 2015 £379.99 £189.99
Channel your inner Aaron Gwin (or Steve Peat, or Sam Hill, or Brandon Semenuk) and protect your noggin at the same time. A full-face helmet is a must for most of the BikeParks and a some of the natural riding you're likely to be doing off on your bike hols. Get a carbon one and you're less likely to end up with neck ache and a bill for excess baggage.
Evoc Explorer 30l Performance Backpack in Ruby £119.95 £80.96
Troy Lee Designs Skyline Shorts Speeda 2015 £59.99 £32.99
Fox Racing Dawn Patrol Jacket AW15 £90.00 £44.99
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