Austria pivots towards mountain bike tourism as Alps warm

Austria pivots towards mountain bike tourism as Alps warm

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Leogang, Austria (AFP) July 15, 2024

Mountain bikers hurried on a summer day to catch the last gondola up the mountain at one of Austria's top Alpine resorts, loading their bikes onto racks usually reserved for skis. Leogang-Saalbach is one of many Alpine resorts betting on warm weather activities, as rising temperatures and dwindling snow have pushed Austria to invest in alternatives to winter sports. Bikers from all over

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