The uk’s hottest rides

“I’m lucky enough to have a couple of Marin bikes, which are great – an ‘analogue’ Rift Zone and a ‘digital’ Rift Zone E. If I’m out on a shoot, I’ll always take the e-bike. But this weekend, for exam

■Distance: 5¾ miles/9.2km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

“ I met Charles Dickens today, except he had clearly been so busy working on The Mystery of Edwin Drood that he had fallen asleep, so I didn’t get to speak to him!” I laughingly proclaimed to Ro when

MAX MILES ON FOOT: 3 MIN TIME: 3 HOURS

Race director Michael Sanderson guides you on this challenging but enjoyable West Yorkshire loop

Our September holiday started with a rush of hot air, and I’m not talking about the often-promised Indian summer. To start our trip to the Mendips we had booked a flight in a hot air balloon; what bet