Twenty-five years after his marathon debut, Duncan Craig races the toughest of opponents… his younger self

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According to ultra racer Joe Barr, age is a red herring – best ignored in favour of smarter training and nutrition. James Shrubsall explores how riders are staying stronger for longer

GB’s Will Draper cuts a lonely figure at Challenge Almere on 13 September. In reality, he kept a steady gap of around 50secs for much of the final 10km of the marathon, before catching and then sprint

Riding a lap of Britain is also a journey of self-discovery. Meg Elliot speaks to three riders who conquered the coast in 2025

Kilojoule ceilings have become pro cycling’s secret talent test, and 3,000 is the magic number. James Witts examines the latest science of stamina and shows you how to harness it to boost performance