Has the protein craze gone too far? I tried Starbucks’ new coffee to find out
The cafe chain’s Protein Cold Foam adds 15g of protein to your cuppa, but how does it taste and is it worth $2 extra?
Jack Evans
I test cycling kit for a living and these are the products I buy with my own money
Lots of testing experience makes me picky when it comes to my own equipment.
Who would win a celebrity triathlon? Our top five includes an F1 driver, cyclist, chef, swimmer and reality TV star
Triathlon has attracted dozens of celebrities. A-listers like Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey have taken part at Malibu Triathlon while others, including Gordon Ramsay, appear to be genuine devotees of multisport. But who is the fastest down both red carpets? Short of a celeb head-to-head contest, we’ve pored over race results and used a little […]
How likely was Sabastian Sawe’s world record at the London Marathon and how low can the benchmark fall?
Data scientist Simon Angus considered a sub-two-hour marathon pretty likely on the day and expects records to fall further
Beth Potter wins Iran war-delayed WTCS opener while Vasco Vilaça takes first series victory in scorching Samarkand
After the postponement of the Abu Dhabi event, the Brit pipped Léonie Périault by nine seconds in the Uzbek capital and the Portuguese pulled away in the final 400m
Sam Dickinson finishes second at Singapore T100 behind flying Hayden Wilde despite bike mechanical
The Brit was first out of the water and held on for second spot after dropping his chain on the bike leg
The triathlon industry is trying to become more sustainable – but we can all do more
This Earth Day we take a look at what we can all do to become more eco-friendly in our multisport activities and gear purchases
What are the cheapest and most expensive marathons to enter?
Belfast and New York are venues to avoid if you want to cut the costs of your marathon
Nine of the most unforgettable and iconic marathon moments of all time
Heroics, defiance, cheating and records. The history of the marathon has it all.
From the bizarre to the unbelievable: 8 of the world’s weirdest marathon records
The first London Marathon was run in 1981 and by the event’s second year runners were taking part in fancy dress. This trend is typified by Lloyd Scott who has completed the course in a deep diving suit, dressed as Indiana Jones pulling a boulder and crawling as Brian the Snail from the Magic Roundabout. […]
Texas can’t hold’em: the stars competing for a piece of the $175k pie at Ironman Texas
We preview Ironman Texas where the stacked pro fields should throw up drama.
What triathletes can learn from Alistair Brownlee winning a 600km bikepacking race
Bikepacking, especially off-road, develops skills, resilience endurance while spicing up your training
I tried ‘boy kibble’, the viral gym bro meal trend, so you don’t have to
As quick and effective as it is, many dogs are served more appetising food than this mound of meat and rice
What are the world’s best cycling climbs? Here are 10 to add to your bucket list
From long and unrelenting and short and not sweet, we’ve covered all kinds of ascent from four corners of the globe
Cassandre Beaugrand broke the 10km French national road record: could she qualify for the European Athletics Championships?
The Paris 2024 Olympic champion is said to be targeting 3,000m and 5,000m on the track
I work full-time and ride 12 hours a week: these are the best protein sources for busy athletes
To keep well fuelled while working full-time, I focus on quick-to-prepare protein.
10 of the best cycling climbs in Europe
From regulars in cycling’s grand tours to lesser known brutes, here are the top ten European mountains you can climb by bike
How does triathlon training affect your biological age?
Evidence suggests preparing for triathlon racing slows ageing
Tour de France 2026: will Tadej Pogačar equal Eddy Merckx by winning a record fifth yellow jersey?
We preview the 113th edition of France’s three-week stage race where the all-conquering Slovenian will contend for a record fifth title
The story behind ‘Tando Norris’ from the man who built Greg James’ Comic Relief tandem
We speak to Mercian Cycles frame builder Tim Leicester who put together the tandem the Radio 1 DJ rode for 1,100km.
A French sailor leaked the location of an aircraft carrier with a Strava upload – it’s time you checked your privacy settings too
The Navy officer’s ill-fated run should prompt us to question how much we share on the exercise-recording app
Jessica Fullagar finishes second on T100 debut riding borrowed bike behind sensational Taylor Knibb at Gold Coast series opener
The Brit pushed the American all the way in her first middle-distance event as Swiss Imogen Simmonds came third
Is gut health the performance hack you’re missing out on?
Gut microbial diversity could make us faster, not just healthier
I used a pro cycling nutrition app for a month and raised my FTP by 17 watts
Hexis is a nutrition app used by many of the world’s top cyclists. But can amateurs benefit too? I put it to the test for a month.
