Imagine it; you, your trusty steed, the sun shining down, dry dusty trails, and several mountain worth of trails to explore or park to play in. Sounds like bliss, right?

There’s a whole world of mountain biking out there to explore, and heading overseas will not only satisfy your wanderlust, it’ll broaden your riding skills too. Plus give you the chance to sample a lot of tasty food.

The French and Swiss Alps are a hugely popular destination for a lot of UK riders, and rightly so, but there are other options too. If you like wild and rugged, with added volcanoes, try Iceland. Fancy visiting a legendary location? Head to the Whistler bike park in Canada. Want a break in the sun combined with coaching from a pro? Pure Mountains in Spain have Katy Curd providing instruction and guidance on their Skills for Women holiday.