Outside dirty, slushy streets, a melancholy drizzle and a muggy, uncomfortable atmosphere suggestive of nothing more remote than the crisp, keen, invigorating air that is associated in everyone’s mind

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As winter relinquishes its grip, Tessa Waugh enjoys a copybook meet, with convivial chat, springy turf and good sport – while the real hunting aficionados demonstrate their teleporting skills

Alistair Brownlee showcases his biking pedigree at Patagonman on 7 December. The tri legend moved from fourth to second place during the 180km leg, but it was another Brit, Stephen Derrett, who would

Much like seeing the first Easter eggs on the supermarket shelves in January, we’re already starting to look ahead to next season! Except here we hope our assault to the senses will be met with more ‘