The landscape is plentiful in jagged ridges, volcanic deserts, glacial valleys, and panoramic views - it's a land built to humble. But it also has some of the best, most epic, and fun mountain trails that I've ever ridden. That's right, Iceland is a mountain bike destination, and it has its own five-day mountain bike stage race, and it might be the most epic on the calendar.
Kylian Mbappe is now ahead of Thierry Henry on France's list of all-time top scorers as Didier Deschamps' side beat Iceland 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup qualifier. Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off midway through the second half at the Parc des Princes, where Andri Gudjohnsen thought he had snatched a last-gasp leveller, only to be frustrated by a VAR review. Iceland took an unlikely lead when Gudjohnsen netted from close range in the 21st minute, following Michael Olise's error.
The Swiss had the ball in the net on the half-hour mark after Svenja Foelmli's header was helped into her own goal by Glodis Viggosdottir, but the strike was ruled out after a VAR review found that Foelmli had committed a foul in the build-up.
"Bathe among a breathtaking landscape. Nestled among the mountains and overlooking the Hvítá River, the exquisite two-story lagoon envelopes guests in its warm geothermal water, perfectly balanced with the landscape."
Located just 50 minutes north of Reykjavik, the Hvammsvík Hot Springs offers an unparalleled experience of soaking in geothermal waters amidst Iceland's stunning landscapes.