After seven years away, the planet’s best trials riders returned to the UK in September. Bike was there to watch physics get defied, gravity be defeated, and the greatest of all time earn his 38th world title

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.

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

YAMAHA R9 7147 MILES

Title goes up in smoke 28 minutes from the end of 24-hour race

Marc Marquez’s rivals, engineers and bosses, as well as grand prix greats, reveal to Mat Oxley just what makes the nine-time world champion absolutely peerless