The adoption of a single European currency led to the rapid growth of tourism in Portugal. Undesirable Brits were quick to make their way to the beaches of the Algarve, … Read more
Inaugural Pyongyang Randonnée, North Korea
Will Ross, February 14, 2020
Following a year of tension between North Korea and the West, it’s a relief to see cyclists take a more sympathetic approach to crossing borders. Starting at the end of … Read more
Whitworth Locke, Manchester
Will Ross, December 18, 2019
Nearly two centuries since the rise of the UK’s first industrial city, Manchester provides a gateway for a variety of contrasting edges. Traversing the city means crossing the lines of … Read more
The thought of living and training at 2,200m above-sea-level might not appeal to every endurance athlete, but those visiting Mexico City even for a short time should make the most … Read more
Sprint Workouts on Soccer Fields
Will Ross, November 5, 2019
The Australian rugby player posted the below on is Instagram earlier in the summer. I found it hard to follow – it formats for rugby pitches. Here is a version … Read more
With a population of 400,000 people, Zürich is the biggest city in Switzerland, holding up the country’s border with Germany. Surrounded by the Alps and wrapped around the north part … Read more
If you were ever too lazy to consider where your salmon comes from, the latest documentary from Patagonia will jerk you into caring a little more. In an 80-minute documentary, … Read more
Cinque Luxury Rooms, Verona, Italy
Will Ross, May 25, 2019
Had Romeo ever been an ambitious athlete, his banishment to Mantua and beyond the endurance facilities of Verona would have represented a double curse. Though the quiet town on the … Read more
Artist Residence, Brighton
Will Ross, May 22, 2019
Those not quite sure of status of England’s most European-facing coast can find some certainty along the shoreline 60 miles south of London. Towns like Brighton have become escape routes … Read more
Renowned as a capital for creativity since well before the Renaissance, Milan’s place in the world continues to be updated. Ever-pioneering, the city is home to a range of architectural … Read more
Adidas Avanti Middle-Distance Track Spike
Will Ross, February 23, 2019
One of the tried and tested ways are a few ways to shake up training. Adding speed work into your running, cycling and swimming workouts come with a range of … Read more
Stretch*d, New York City
Will Ross, February 14, 2019
Those feeling overwhelmed by the rush of New York City can now be strapped still to a massage bed in Manhattan and twisted and curled with the help of a … Read more
adidas Adizero Adios Boost 3.0 Running Shoe
Will Ross, January 28, 2019
At the beginning of January 2018, I went in search of a winter training shoe. Having spent several thousand miles running in half a dozen Newton road running shoes, I … Read more
Hotel Revival, Baltimore
Will Ross, January 27, 2019
Located 40 miles north of Washington, D.C., Baltimore has been undergoing a slow renaissance as one of the legacy cities of the Eastern seaboard. The town’s coal heritage and port … Read more
For most international visitors to South Africa, a short stay in Johannesburg is enough, with the majesty of the Cape Town beaches, vineyards and Table Mountain presenting a more appealing destination … Read more
To make the most of this Denver city guide for endurance athletes, note a few patterns and features. Facilities are broken into categories according to their running, cycling or swimming … Read more
Eaton DC, Washington D.C.
Will Ross, December 8, 2018
Despite the turbulence of U.S. politics, a hotel half a mile north of Washington D.C.’s Capitol Hill remains defiant, serving up an unrivalled range of businesses at a central venue. … Read more
Now nearly one a thousand years old, Copenhagen continues to maintain its heritage as a fishing village and commercial harbour, a function after which it takes its name. In more … Read more
Alongside its reputation as the foodie capital of the American South, the home to Duke University also has a full set of facilities for runners, cyclists and swimmers. Durham’s original economy … Read more
A few hour spent wandering the streets of major cities in the United States provides ample time to notice the popularity of designer athletic wear, usually clad tight and shimmering … Read more