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!

Words: Adam Becket Elite women: 164.6km Saturday, 27 ...

Whether it’s pumpkins, festive lights or running around a motor-racing track, there’s a lot to see in this issue’s selection of races. Choose from beginner runs to backyard ultras and Britain’s toughe

GB’s Sam Dickinson is shown the way at French Riviera T100 on 30 August. The Paris Olympics hero would cross the line in third place in his 100k debut, behind Jelle Geens (BEL) in second and a resurge

It’s 7pm. There is just 5km left between me and the cod drying rack that marks the finish of this race. I’ve got a cramp in my left thigh. I’m soaked through and just about to set foot into the forest

The Sellaronda Bike Day is a car-free celebration of cycling across legendary Giro d’Italia climbs. Trevor Ward didn’t need asking twice…