In every issue we invite you to spice up your miles by doing something fun, curiously specific or just plain daft. The lucky few who appear on these pages each win a money-can’t-buy golden badge! (New challenges over on the right.)

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Meet our brand new medals for 2026 – and order yours today!

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The 2500m Col de Susanfe, on the Alpine ...