TRAVEL

Seven marathons. Seven continents. Seven days. Zimbabwean runner George Economou takes on the World Marathon Challenge, covering 295km and travelling 40,000km in under a week. From the frozen silence of Antarctica to the humid streets of Brazil, this is a story of endurance, mindset and the belief that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things.

A new addition to Johannesburg’s trail running calendar, the Monaghan Farm Trail Run offers three distances on singletrack terrain just outside the city.

South African runners share their unforgettable experiences at the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager International Marathon in Moshi, Tanzania. From brutal hills and epic views of Mount Kilimanjaro to cheering crowds and a full weekend party vibe, this is more than a race - it’s an exceptional experience.

The rugged Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area above Porterville is one of South Africa’s most under-the-radar mountain biking destinations. From wild backroads and waterfall trails to eco-retreats and remote wilderness riding, Jacques Marais explores this untamed corner of the Western Cape.

Mountain biking legends Hans Rey, Steve Peat and Wade Simmons take on Vancouver in a five-day urban riding adventure through the birthplace of modern freeride. From iconic North Shore trails and Squamish slabs to hidden urban gems and new bike park developments, Manoeuvre Vancouver explores how world-class mountain biking and city life collide in one unforgettable journey.

Hans, I’ve cancelled my flight!” read the message I received from Rob Warner the morning of the day he was supposed to arrive in Mexico City. I almost lost the plot… I’d been planning this trip for over a year and had arrived in Mexico one day ahead of Rob to get everything ready. Upon arrival, I’d realised that the e-bike battery we’d shipped to Mexico ahead of us was the wrong model. So Rob cancelled his flight thinking he wouldn’t be able to ride. It was so frustrating – I

Floating saunas, northern lights, shamanic wisdom dispensed by the fire, and endless trails crossing multi-coloured fjells: a bike tour...

The 60km Senda del Oso (Path of the Bear) between Tuñón and Cueva Huerta or Ricabo treats hikers and cyclists alike to the unparalleled raw, natural beauty of Asturias. You might even get the chance to see the Cantabrian brown bear… In fact, the trail passes by Cercado de los Osos, a wildlife reserve where these endangered bears roam in semi-liberty.

These immersive tours span incredible adventure landscapes such as Pondoland, Transkei, the Kalahari dunes, Namaqua flower region, Garden Route, Limpopo - and even extend internationally to Reunion Island, Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, and beyond.

At 1:30am on race day, we drove through rain to the ferry – the boat of no return. By dawn, I was diving into the icy Aysen Fjord, surrounded by jagged peaks and moody skies. The swim was cold, the bike brutally windy, but the run brought me back to life. Sharing those final kilometres with Pierre through Patagonian forest and waterfalls made the finish line unforgettable. 11 hours, 42 minutes, 2nd woman, 10th overall – and an experience I’ll carry forever.