Test team

From wild hallucinations to life-changing reflections, ultra riders share their unforgettable stories of endurance grit with James Shrubsall

Cyclist: What are your earliest memories of the Tour? Serge Laget: I first discovered the Tour in my village of Langogne in the Cévennes in 1954, when I was seven. I remember as if it were yesterday.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to get back in the saddle, the cycling experts are here with their top biking tips

It perhaps goes without saying, but gravity is always trying to pull you down when you’re riding uphill. Therefore, a lightweight bike helps a lot if you want to climb faster, or simply make the hills

The Doc turns the tables on vicarious glory hunters

There’s more to going long than just grinding it out. Steve Shrubsall finds out how to thrive during ultra endurance events