Trail Riding in the Rila Mountains Bulgaria
Just back from an epic 3-day ride with Trail2Extreme in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria
Massive thanks to Gary and Danny for an unforgettable experience — from airport pickup and traditional Bulgarian food to a great hotel in Borovets and well-prepped KTMs (250s, a 350, and the option of 300 2Ts), everything was spot on.
The riding was superb — forest singletrack, steep rocky climbs, deep muddy ruts, and sweeping mountain trails. It was challenging in all the right ways but kept at a pace that suited the group.
One of the highlights was visiting Black Rock — a stunning viewpoint with dramatic scenery, but also a place with a dark past. It was used as an execution site during the communist era. Haunting, powerful, and a reminder of Bulgaria’s deep history.
Gary and Danny kept everything running smoothly and wrapped it all up with a brilliant barbecue and a few cold beers.
Highly recommended — we’ll be back for more, hopefully for a longer ride next time!
Jim, Phil & Simon – East Mids, UK