Summits of a lifetime

Seasoned bikepacker and route guide Markus Stitz shares the six cycling destinations he rates as the very best in the world

Taking on 80km uphill in one go, Chris Fellows discovers a Colombia as addictive as it is unforgiving

Want to cycle 1,000 miles across rugged Scottish terrain, climbing more than twice the height of Everest? Oh, and it’s totally unsupported. Then try the Trans Alba race: you don’t have to be mad to do it, but it probably helps!

For Austrian cyclists climbing to the border with Italy, it’s known as the Timmelsjoch. For Italian cyclists climbing to the border from the other side, it’s known as the Passo del Rombo. But long bef

Big Ride: Slovenia Mountains are an integral part of Slovenia’s identity. Its highest peak, Triglav, is even etched onto the national flag and coat of arms. Where the country borders with Italy and Au

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, the strange thoughts that only happen on a walk: welcome to the bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make a difference.