Competition
Unrolled oat perfection at the World Porridge Making Championship
The Golden Spurtle — Each October, hundreds of people descend upon Carrbridge, a tiny village in the Scottish Highlands, to find out who can make the best bowl of porridge. Constantine Costi’s new documentary captures its idiosyncratic community energy.
Written by: Kez Cochrane
Jess Kimura is rallying snowboarding’s ‘Uninvited’
Riding street — Growing out of an era when much of snow’s focus was pointed towards men, the street snowboarder – a discipline that blends snow and skate – is inspiring and platforming a new generation of women with her contests and films.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Inside the UK Bus Driver of the Year Competition
Terminating here — The annual tournament takes place in Blackpool, where over 100 bus drivers from around the UK are invited to show off their proficiency behind the wheel, from bus stop manoeuvres and the dreaded ‘tailswing test’, to a notoriously hard theory quiz. George Francis Lee reports.
Written by: George Francis Lee
The Tossers: Inside the world of competitive egg throwing
The Obsessives — From Russian Egg Roulette to the showpiece Throw and Catch, the World Egg Throwing Championships is a cracking tournament. Ginnia Cheng joined this year’s edition, and scrambled to keep up.
Written by: Ginnia Cheng
The grit and glory of British toe wrestling
The Obsessives — Born out of a Derbyshire pub in the ’70s, the foot clenching sport has gradually built a cult following in rural England. Ginnia Cheng reported on toe wrestling’s London debut from a south Tottenham pub.
Written by: Ginnia Cheng
The hidden world of Monopoly and its anti-capitalist roots
More than a game — To mark the board game's 85th anniversary this month, writer Sean Cole investigates Monopoly's socialist origins and the fierce tournament scene keeping the game alive today.
Written by: Sean Cole
The wild, misunderstood world of competitive Scrabble
Word play — Despite its humble origins, for many players, Scrabble is much more than just a game, but a fiercely competitive, lifelong commitment. Writer Sean Cole speaks to some of the world's leading players to find out what it takes to rise to the top of the ranks.
Written by: Sean Cole
Cycling for equality in Europe’s bike messenger scene
The race is on — This week, couriers from across the continent and gender spectrum are racing around Brussels in pursuit of the European Cycle Messenger Championship.
Written by: Michael Henson
Europe’s most epic mountain cycling climbs
Man against mountain — Incredible photography captures the most brutal challenges you can put yourself through on a bike.
Written by: Alex King
Skate O.G. Chris Cole on competitive skateboarding
Keeping the young guns at bay — Chris Cole proves that you can combine competitive skating with a relevant contribution to the culture. We get his take on Street League and Olympic skateboarding.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
Photographer Jenny Riffle on her Pilkington Prize winning image Snoqualmie Evergreens
100 Mile Radius — Photographer Jenny Riffle wins curator Stuart Pilkington’s latest competition, in which he encouraged photographers to look for captivating images in their own backyards.
Written by: Alex King
Take your morning adventures to the next level
Up & Go’s Dawnbreaker Scholarship — Win £1,000 cash and get a 1960s camper van and a GoPro to make the most of the early hours. Sleepyheads need not apply.
Written by: Advertorial
