Highly ranked in quality of life indexes, Asheville represents North Carolina with an abundant scene for Southern cuisine, culture and outdoors. Winter attracts ski tourists, the summer is great for … Read more
Savannah, known to many because of its rich US history or movies like Forrest Gump, also offers a great destination for training purposes. If you’re one of those athletes, who … Read more
If you asked different people what Atlanta was known for, you would probably get as many answers as people you asked. Some would say Atlanta is known for its rich … Read more
Artist Residence in Bristol, England
Will Ross, July 7, 2022
Now add to the list of recent hospitality trials a recent opening – Bristol’s Artist Residence hotel. Even before the Covid pandemic was in sight, the latest outpost from the … Read more
Nestled between two harbours, New Zealand’s largest city spans from the Pacific Ocean to the Tasman Sea – the reason Auckland is dubbed the “City of Sails.” With pristine ocean … Read more
The high altitude town of Boulder, Colorado is home to a community of elite and world-class, pulled to this patch north of Denver for its access to training. Mountainous landscape … Read more
Whitworth Locke Hotel in Manchester, England
Will Ross, July 18, 2021
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
As the sporting capital of Australia and a world-class arts and dining precinct, Melbourne pretty much has it all. Now home to five million people, Melbourne is a sprawling metropolis … Read more
Tracksmith open Beacon Pop-up in Upstate New York
Will Ross, July 16, 2021
Emenating from a capital for running, Boston-based running brand Tracksmith maintain a record for raising expectations when it comes to wrapping a lifestyle around running. The brand have profiled their … Read more
PAST Weekend Break in Manchester
Will Ross, July 15, 2021
We’re up in Manchester at the end of July, dropping into Service Course’s Wilmslow ride on 25th for their regular Sunday Salida ride. Originally from Girona, The Service Course are the … Read more
The heaving traffic of Bangkok signposts the pulse of a growing country, with the swelling ranks of the middle-class helping to fuel a vibrant city. Traffic may been continuous and … Read more
Hotel Paradox, Santa Cruz, California
Will Ross, February 19, 2021
Located 75 miles of San Francisco between Silicon Valley and John Steinbeck’s Salinas is Santa Cruz. The city pays tribute to its name as “Holy Cross” as a crossroads, also … Read more
Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool, England
Will Ross, January 3, 2021
In centre of Liverpool, the prosperity of the port city’s industrial past is in view. To the south nearest the tidal Mersey River is the looming pink sandstone Cathedral, faced … Read more
Though the rise of surfing in San Diego predates triathlon, the marriage works well with a shared interest in this last slab of the American south-west. San Diego’s mid-century growth … Read more
Introducing Enda: Kenyan-made Running Shoes
Will Ross, December 2, 2020
Kenya is well known for its long-distance running heritage and participation in national championships, brimming with talent from the country’s national sport. But the country has only recently started to … Read more
Since becoming the first city to host triathlon in the Olympic games back in 2000, Sydney has continued to update its world-class facilities for endurance athletes. The City of Sydney … Read more
parkrun host Q&A to announce COVID-19 status and plans
Will Ross, September 22, 2020
After six months of no activity, parkrun’s senior management sat down to outline the behind the scenes considerations for handling events during COVID-19. CEO Nick Pearson and Global COO Tom … Read more
A sprawling megacity that stretches as far as the eye can see, Tokyo is unrivalled in its size and diversity. The city is the beating heart of Japan, and a … Read more
At the Chapel in Bruton, Somerset
Will Ross, July 24, 2020
Every now and again, restoration projects transform a place enough to convert it into a destination and draw a crowd. The Pig hotels have done that with their renovations of … Read more
Hotel Verde, Cape Town Airport
Will Ross, May 28, 2020
I can’t be the first to person to crave better sports facilities at airports. Even the shortest workout can be a constructive way to kill time ahead of departure, or … Read more