Anna Henderson set to fulfil Olympics dream in Saturday’s Paris time trial Competing in alpine skiing at a Winter Games was her first goal before a broken leg at 15 prompted a switch to cycling. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
'Getting sick was not part of the plan' – Tom Pidcock targets second Olympic gold after COVID-19 wrecked Tour de France Yorkshireman focused on mountain bike race before turning to road race Cycling News · Jul 26, 2024
11 ways to roam the world without ruining it I Wrote The Book On It: Ethical Travel. In our new series of extracts from sustainable travel guidebooks, here’s how to see more of the planet while helping to save it, one trip at a time. Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024
Tom Pidcock criticises 'bland' mountain bike course at Paris Olympics 'When you just gravel over a nice hillside, it's not really mountain bike,' says reigning champion Cycling Weekly · Jul 26, 2024
Ten to watch: Team GB’s best hopes for Olympic glory in Paris From a battle for the ages in the men’s 1500m to world champions in the women’s lightweight double sculls, Britain’s best bets for gold The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024
No cash, no sponsor, no hope? Joe Clarke’s journey from despair to Olympic double gold favourite After controversially missing out on Tokyo 2020 the double world champion canoeist believes he can prosper in Paris The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024
Paris Olympics: Women's Mountain Bike Cross Country - Preview French duo Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Loana Lecomte leading contenders for gold Cycling News · Jul 24, 2024
Biathlete Juliane Frühwirt Eyes World Cup Return After Near-Fatal Skiing Accident Surviving a harrowing fall and life-threatening injuries, Frühwirt's resilience shines as she aims for a remarkable comeback in biathlon. Zenger · Jul 24, 2024
Why the chic Dolomites are the place to be this summer Has the Med finally lost its appeal? This summer the jet set are flocking to the cool, calm Italian mountains, says Rosalyn Wikeley Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024
Sam Smith says 'awful' ski accident left them unable to walk for a month The singer ‘completely ripped’ their ACL on ‘a black slope’ Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024
Inquest told of dangers of Kosciusko backcountry skiing An inquest into the death of a man has heard about the serious dangers of backcountry skiing as witnesses revealed skiers are not filling out vital forms. AAP · Jul 23, 2024
Sam Smith reveals ‘awful’ ski accident left them unable to walk for a month Smith told ‘Sidetracked with Annie and Nick’ podcast they were taken down the slope in a ‘blood bag’ The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024
Hamish McArthur eager to grab chance to ‘inspire people’ with Paris medal bid McArthur has outdoor challenges to pursue after trying to win GB’s first Olympic climbing medal. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024
From living in a van to Olympics contender: GB windsurfer Sam Sills In 2021, out of cash and and heading out of the sport, the naval architect found himself with one last chance in rural Switzerland, he tells Ben Bloom … The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2024 ‘Magical wintry scenes’: snow ‘just keeps coming’ at Australian ski resorts A massive dump of snow on Friday night has continued into Saturday, bringing ‘super thick fresh powder snow’ to alpine areas
France 24 · Jul 19, 2024 Pogacar clinches stage 19 in Tour de France with attack on final climb Tadej Pogacar overtook three riders on the final 16-kilometer climb to win stage 19 of the Tour de France in the southern Alps on Friday. Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard finished sixth and now stands more than five minutes behind his main rival with two stages to go.
Cycling News · Jul 19, 2024 Tour de France ITT finale in Nice 'test of nerves and descending prowess' - Joe Dombrowski's stage 21 analysis Retired WorldTour veteran uses his local knowledge to provide insights on climbing-heavy course
Cycling Weekly · Jul 18, 2024 How Visma-Lease a Bike plan to attack Tadej Pogačar in Tour de France queen stage: 'For sure Jonas goes there' The Dutch team are hoping to replicate their successes of the past two years to take the battle for the yellow jersey into the final weekend.
Marie Claire · Jul 18, 2024 32 Iconic Photos of Celebrities' Après-Ski Style High fashion at a high altitude.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 Drone footage reveals terrifying scale of Mount Everest ‘I don’t know how or why [people] do it,’ wrote one viewer
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2024 ‘Not an easy place to be a kid’: chaperones to support Olympic teenagers in Paris The Australian team have taken extra steps to look after their 10 athletes aged under 18 at the 2024 Games
International Business Times · Jul 15, 2024 Austria Pivots Towards Mountain Bike Tourism As Alps Warm Mountain bikers hurried on a summer day to catch the last gondola up the mountain at one of Austria's top Alpine resorts, loading their bikes onto racks usually reserved for skis.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024 Fan who threw crisps at Tour de France riders arrested Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard had crisps thrown in their faces by an idiotic supporter during Saturday’s mountain stage
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2024 Nyjah Huston: 5 facts about Team USA’s veteran skateboarder looking for redemption at Paris Olympics Nyjah Huston is looking to get back on top of the skating world.
Cycling Weekly · Jul 14, 2024 Investigating the one event that threatens to overshadow the Tour de France: The final of Euro 2024 England's men have not got to a final since, oh, 2021, and it's preoccupying some in France