We spoke with Matt Jones and Vince Major, the brains and braun behind ultra events company MTB Epics, about their evolving approach to route planning 

Going Long - Route plotting masterclass with MTB Epics

Using the South Downs Way Double as an example, we ask strength and endurance coach Ed Norman of Calibre Athlete how to build strength for those steep and frequent climbs 

Train with Ed: www.calibreathlete.com

Going Long  (CYCLING) –  Strength Training for Hilly Off-Road Ultras 

James joins Steve to go through his latest event: a Backyard Ultra in the wilds of Surrey, or possibly Hampshire

Going Long - Steve's Latest Ultra Endurance Event  F**k Up

This week Steve chats with Kaz for last-minute tips for an impromptu Backyard Ultra attempt

Kaz can be found at www.wildheartrunners.com

NEW SERIES: Going Long: Backyard Ultra Training with Former GB Record Holder Kaz Nicol 

The long-awaited post race chat. What happened in Geilo? It was cold, it was hard, it was insanity on two wheels

Going Long: THE FAT VIKING RACE REVIEW

This week I spoke with Kiwi Matthew about a 24 Hour challenge like no other 

NEW SERIES: Going Long: 500km Around a McDonald's Drive-Thru - Matthew Fairbrother's Xmas Day Madness

This week we chat with photo journalist Sean Gallagher his Great Wall project and the unsung mountain passes surrounding Beijing  

NEW SERIES: Going  Long -  China: The Cycling Paradise Nobody Talks About

We speak with ex marine Ed about the best way to build the fitness specific for tabbing/rucking in mountainous terrain 

For strength and conditioning to go further faster, contact Ed here: https://www.calibreathlete.com/

NEW SERIES: Going Long: Fan Dance Training with Strength and Endurance Coach Ed Norman 

Hosts Steve, Ian, Dan and James discuss the final stages of prep for their big outing to ride the Fat Viking Race in Norway 

Going Long -  The Going Long Team's First Adventure of The Year

Mechanic and frame builder Pete Alfano joins us for an episode about piecing together the perfect long-distance steed

Going Long - Building the Perfect Ultra Riding Bike

Endurance, adventure, pushing limits

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Going Long (CYCLING) – Strength Training for Hilly Off-Road Ultras

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NEW SERIES: Going Long: Backyard Ultra Training with Former GB Record Holder Kaz Nicol

Going Long: THE FAT VIKING RACE REVIEW

NEW SERIES: Going Long: 500km Around a McDonald's Drive-Thru - Matthew Fairbrother's Xmas Day Madness

NEW SERIES: Going Long - China: The Cycling Paradise Nobody Talks About

NEW SERIES: Going Long: Fan Dance Training with Strength and Endurance Coach Ed Norman

Going Long - The Going Long Team's First Adventure of The Year

Going Long - Building the Perfect Ultra Riding Bike