Cycling in London

Rick Williams: When a motorist almost knocks you off your bike through no fault of your own, what do you do?

Ballet v ballroom dancing

Ballet dancers develop fantastic strength and flexibility, but adults will progress more quickly in ballroom dancing, says Lisa Buckingham

Are you running right?

If you keep getting injured when you run, you may need to improve your technique. Sam Murphy reveals the seven commonest mistakes runners make.

Army fitness training diary: week seven

Follow Rachel Dixon's progress as she battles her way through the 16-week official army fitness programme. This week: it's a challenge to squeeze everything in

Two wheels

Claire Armistead: One day, in a fit of idleness, I decide to travel across London by public transport. It is a mistake for many reasons (the bus doesn't come; there's vomit on the tube platform), but what really rattles me is a story in a local newspaper, which I pick up on the way home: "Cyclist dies in Park Lane collision with bus."