Climbing the height of Mount Everest on skis is one of the most rewarding experiences. Here, I tell you the 10 things that really stood out from the challenge.
In the days leading up to my latest challenge, Everest in the Alps, here's what I'm thinking about.
When your son, aged 5, is diagnosed with a brain tumour, your world changes. At first you feel helpless. And then you decide that you’re going to do something about it. Which is exactly what Rob Ritchie and his friends and family did. And so Everest in the Alps was...
It’s so easy to sign up to new ultra endurance events these days, especially from the comfort of your warm...
This video, produced in partnership with the Brain Tumour Charity, paints a picture of what it’s like to climb to...
I’m the first to admit that running an ultra marathon is on the whole a mental game. However, one also has to know when mind over matter can actually cause more harm than good. Your mind can get you to the finish, but it’s your body that takes the hammering....
If you’ve not heard about the Barkley Marathons, you now will. It’s the sort of race that’s totally incomprehensible to...
Alongside a decent pair of bike shorts, possibly the next most important purchase you’re going to make is a waterproof...
We put the Aussie Grit Apparel Men’s Flint Bike Shorts to the test They say first impressions count. So, when I first laid eyes on the Men’s Flint bike shorts from outdoor apparel startup, Aussie Grit Apparel, to say I was impressed was an understatement. Besides boasting a two-in-one set...
If you’re in need of a bit of inspiration, then sit back, make a coffee and watch this awesome film...
We head to Exmoor National Park to compete in one of Britain's most quirky, yet savage events - the Red Bull Steeplechase.
In 2015, OC Sport, the makers of the Haute Route – the highest and toughest amateur cycling challenges on the planet – revealed that they were launching a new event in the Rockies. However, we were held in suspense as to the route, until now, having finally released the host venues for...
British Triathlon launch #YourGOTRI campaign to get people creating their own triathlons.
For many people, riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats is a challenge in itself. After all, it ain’t just...
Mark Bayliss reports back from the Red Bull Neptune Steps in Glasgow, a 420m long swim/climb event that tested him to the max.
