Summit Baggers

In the first of our travel issues, we go in search of some epic climbs. Tom Davidson takes on the cobbled climb of the Gotthard Pass while Simon Warren of 100 Climbs fame trawls through his unequalled climbing knowledge to name his 14 bucket list climbs around the world. 

Editor Simon Richardson talks to them about the climbs they've ridden, and why they think cyclists are so obsessed with the fight against gravity. Is it the views, the satisfaction, or something else.

Our summit bagging issue goes on sale Thursday, October 3 and is available in stores and online via Apple News and Readly. You can also subscribe to Cycling Weekly magazine and get it delivered direct to your door every Thursday.

October is travel month in Cycling Weekly. Here's what's coming up.

October 3 - Summit bagging
October 10 - New worlds
October 17 - Go explore
October 23 - The UK's coastline