Mountain biking in Middle-earth
Ever since I watched those breathtaking backdrops in The Lord Of The Rings — coincidentally around the time I started mountain biking — New Zealand has been high on my destination list. At long last, I recently found myself in Christchurch, ready to roll on Sacred Rides’ “Misty Mountain Hop” adventure. Although Mordor was absent from the itinerary, for the 10 days of riding on South Island…