Natural cycle

Cathy Smith follows part of the Trans Canada Trail to explore the nation's smallest province.

Gotta run

It's free, you can do it anywhere, and it burns more calories than any other exercise. Is it any wonder that good old running is the newest fitness craze, asks Emily Wilson.

Another link in the chain

Julie Welch rates Sustrans' recently opened Pennine Cycle Way North the best long distance pubs'n'scenery ride in England.

Pedal power

What's the best way to raise money for charity? Shake a tin in the street, perhaps, or host a bring-and-buy sale? Al Humphreys decided to go one better - by taking three years out of his life to do a sponsored cycle ride around the world. Here he tells us how the first year has gone

Rural rides

After a miserable year the English countryside is now back to its best, so Stuart Jeffries decided to explore the West Country trails of the national cycle route.

Weekend warriors

Running, kayaking, cycling and horse riding - and that's just before lunch. Welcome to the demanding world of adventure racing

Flat-track family

Winding through the Peak District, old railways have been made into cycle paths. Perfect for a spin with the kids, says Dan Joyce.

Marathon man

I'm looking at my running shoes. They lie, rather meekly now, in the corner of my bedroom.They betray few clues of the horrors they have witnessed.