Indecent exposure

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, the strange thoughts that only happen on a walk: welcome to the bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make a difference.

That’s all Stefan from Propain Bicycles wanted Rob and me to do with their new Hugene trail bike – a 130mm-travel machine built to blend uphill efficiency with a capable, fun and engaging ride on the

Want to cycle 1,000 miles across rugged Scottish terrain, climbing more than twice the height of Everest? Oh, and it’s totally unsupported. Then try the Trans Alba race: you don’t have to be mad to do it, but it probably helps!

Big Ride: Slovenia Mountains are an integral part of Slovenia’s identity. Its highest peak, Triglav, is even etched onto the national flag and coat of arms. Where the country borders with Italy and Au

Taking on 80km uphill in one go, Chris Fellows discovers a Colombia as addictive as it is unforgiving

AN OVERDRIVE HELPS of course; first gear, then second, click into overdrive and then out and down into first again for the next hairpin. The rev-counter swings up and down and, depending on your tyres