In this issue, the focus is on experiencing the high-alpine flow. The tour reports take readers to historic locations such as the Col d’Izoard and into the barren solitude of “Tyrolean Tibet” at the Kronenjoch near Ischgl, where the thin air and rugged trails set the pace. The expedition to Tenner Chrüz in the Flims region (Graubünden) and the road trip through Chile’s Araucanía region also follow this theme: the profound connection between people and nature on world-class single trails far beyond the tree line.

In addition, the magazine offers in-depth analyses of the burning issues in the mountain biking world. The report on liability issues provides necessary clarity regarding trail management, while a behind-the-scenes look at struggling bike brands reveals why passion often outweighs pure investor calculations. With exclusive hands-on tests, including the Amflow MTB with the new DJI drive and a spectacular tandem ride in the bike park, Ride N°102 delivers concentrated expertise and gripping stories.
 

Contents Ride N° 102 – April 2026:

• Lounge: News, trends, trail policy, and tech tidbits from the mountain biking world
• Tour: Col d’Izoard Supertour (France) – High-alpine flow on historic trails
• Tour: Kronenjoch Ischgl (Austria) – Crossing borders in the barren silence of the high mountains
• Tour: Tenner Chrüz (Switzerland) – A flow experience between solar pioneers and the Rhine Gorge
• Travel Report: Road trip through Chile – In the footsteps of Mapuche culture in the Andes
• Report: Liability on Trails – Legal Facts About Off-Road Responsibility
• Report: Risky Rescue – Why Founders Are Buying Back Their Brands Now
• Test: Amflow PL Carbon Pro – The new DJI drive put through a rigorous practical test
• Test: Moustache Samedi 27 X2 MTB – A Test of Trust on the E-Tandem
• Test: Cross Country Equipment – High-End Tires, Wheels, and Shoes Put to the Test
• Boutique: Innovative products, apparel, and tech trends of the season
• Column: The specter of liability as a source of alpine despondency