Can you really enjoy the delights of a new country when you’re racing through it at high speed on a stage race? There’s only one way to find out… Words Franky Simmons Photography As Credited If you have been lucky enough to have ridden mountain bikes on a foreign holiday you will know the joy that can come from exploring completely new trails, admiring amazing scenery and imbibing tasty local food and drink after a…

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