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7. Whitney Classic – California When: Late September/October adkmtbfestival.com+2southernliving.com+2A 136-mile endurance ride from the lowest to the highest point in the contiguous U.S.—Badwater Basin to Whitney Portal. Perfect for top-of-mountain profiles and long-haul load setups, and Bike-Hook frees up your rear for fuel, gear, or solar panels. Whitney Classic

🇦🇹 6. Salzkammergut, Austria – Lake Loops & Smooth Gravel A breathtaking blend of lakes, villages, and gravel-ready fire roads. Perfect for gravel bikes or light MTB. Ride Type: Gravel / Leisure Road Camper Perk: Safe, clean van park-ups near public beaches Tip: Bike-Hook for Ford Transit fits perfectly on Euro-style rear doors → Salzkammergut Bike Guide→ Cycling Routes Around Hallstatt

🚲 1. Moab, Utah – Slickrock + Beyond Moab is a mecca for mountain bikers. From the famous Slickrock Trail to newer flow trails at Navajo Rocks and Klondike Bluffs, this desert playground is made for two wheels. Ride Type: MTB Why it's vanlife-perfect: Tons of BLM camping and free trailheads. Pro Tip: Bring an eBike? Bike-Hook handles the weight with ease.

🚐 2. Fort Lauderdale to Miami, Florida Why Ride: A long, flat coastal cruise past beaches, art deco, and cafés.Vanlife Perk: Urban vanlife with oceanfront sunrise parking.Must-Ride Trail: A1A Ocean Drive.Van Note: Rear-door bike access means no unloading the whole van to ride.