The great survivor

The Isle of Man punches way above its tiny size in the cycling world. Matt Swaine tours the island in search of its giant-slaying secrets

The Classic TT is the finest mass thrashing of old race bikes anywhere in the world. Inclement weather may have limited the race action this year, but the event’s famously eclectic paddock showcased a weird and wonderful array of fast old bikes for visitors to feast their eyes – and ears – upon. There’s no other paddock quite like it. We went along to pick out our highlights

The Doc decides that most cycling disciplines are all a little bit unusual

If you go down in the woods today…you’re sure of a big surprise. Namely, a group of adrenalin-seeking drivers speeding down tight forest tracks in powerful rally cars. It takes grit, endurance and upper body strength to be a professional in the World Rally Championship.

On 22nd November 1954, a 16-year-old cyclist from Harworth, Yorkshire, wrote a letter to Charles Pélissier, a great of French cycling and multiple Tour stage winner. The ambitious young rider was seek

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Goodwood should feel rightly proud that Portugal’s Caramulo Motorfestival exists. Held from 5-7 September, this year marked the 19th running of the