Chariots of ire
What's the best way of taking little children on long cycle rides? Kate Abbott recalls her sibling battles to be towed in a trailer.
Padded pants changed my life
Equipment-obsessed Zoe Williams offers her very personal guide to the cycle gear you need.
Another side of Manchester
Despite dog poo, carrier bags and shopping trolleys, Helen Pidd discovers the peculiar charms of the Fallowfield cycle trail.
The ultimate family holiday?
Joanna Moorhead recalls a remarkably snipe-free ride down the Exe with her kids.
The Ae has it
Stuart Millar drops in, rips down and gets spat out again by one of Scotland's seven wonders of the mountain-biking world.
Riding high
Robert Elms braves the thigh-burning gradient of London's best-loved hill.
Joy and pain from end to end
Jane Tomlinson recalls one of her many inspirational long-distance rides.
Paths of enlightenment
If you've walked along the coast, you will know that private areas almost always mean a detour inland. Now the government is considering plans that will open up a corridor around the whole of England. By John Vidal.
The ultimate marathon
The annual Marathon des Sables race covers 151 miles of primedesert over six days.
Ask Tom
Tom Hall of Lonely Planet answers your questions about worldwide travel.