The world’s toughest triathlons

26-27 September Range of distances including starter sprint (200m swim / 13km bike / 2km run) and super-sprint (400m swim / 20km bike / 4km run) Since 2009, the Hever Castle Triathlon has established

Our selection of the best, fastest, toughest, quirkiest and most enjoyable UK races this month

T he night before the race, I made ...

It’s New Year’s Day. It is literally freezing. I’m soaking wet, wearing a skimpy tri-suit and hurtling downhill at 65kmh. I absently wonder if my nipples or my fingers will fall off first. I question

A six-man team of mates from Wales experienced the toughest stage rally of them all. Paul Lawrence reports

Spencer Matthews is no stranger to an extreme challenge. But his recent expedition had even him doubting whether he’d reach the finish line. Here, he recounts the highs and lows