Colorful, cultural, chaotic, mystical, hospitable, wild: "India is definitely an adventure," says professional mountain biker Steffi Marth, trying to put into words what is almost impossible to describe. With ABUS, she has embarked on an adventurous journey through the land of contrasts. The goal: to discover the wildest trails in India. Always with her: the MoDrop - our MTB all-rounder for big mountain days and unforgettable adventures.
An air of mysticism surrounds this trail near Darjeeling. An old, abandoned villa awaits at the entrance to the trail - like a gateway to a fairy-tale world, it casts a spell over the surrounding area. A fitting start to an unforgettable stretch of the journey: the dense vegetation and captivating atmosphere blur reality and imagination, legends suddenly seem to come to life. "The trail became more and more exotic until we finally arrived at the so-called 'Tiger Forest'. It is said that this was once the home of a white tiger," says Steffi Marth.
MoDrop: Guardian in the Wild
„The narrow and densely wooded paths were a real challenge," Steffi recalls. "The whole forest was full of razor-sharp bamboo branches. It was super narrow and we could only make our way through the forest with our experienced guide. Luckily, unlike many other helmets, the MoDrop has an extra-long visor. In the Tiger Forest, the branches really whipped around our bodies - so you don't get a branch in your face, the visor was just worth its weight in gold. Plus, I'm really scared of insects. Under the vents, the MoDrop has a mesh insert so that nothing can crawl in. That has already calmed me down a lot.“