Competitions

The surprisingly competitive world of France's humblest bistro staple.

In Kyrgyzstan, determined riders persevere through blizzards, lack of sleep, and disintegrating shoes.

Feeding cyclists mid-race involves a century-old method of careful handoffs.

A day at your desk will not prepare you for this grueling competition.

The Italian Carnival celebration involves one town, nine teams, and three tons of citrus.

For every talent, there must be a champ. Are you ready for Pêl-Law, lion dancing, or marbles?

Marbles is a serious game in Overton County, Tennessee.

Tasting notes include flabby, flinty, and wet dog.

The ancient sport of Pêl-Law hangs on, barely, at the last court of its kind. A campaign to revive a related game may help bring it back.

The centuries-old tradition includes socializing, competitions, and now, a conservation angle.

Participants honored Britain's long and loud tradition without a single shout.

Legendary wingman and decorated hang glider Ron Freeman takes flight inspiration from albatrosses.

Great Britain's greatest green thumbs break records every year.

Meet some of the troupes taking an ancient tradition to new heights.

The game's long, weird, elitist history provides some clues.

While you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, you can judge a pundit by his books.