Adrian Chiles

Visiting the races this week, it felt as if there was no better place to be in all the world. No wonder the locals were so proud, writes Adrian Chiles

This navigation app is driven by the wisdom of crowds – and I’m delighted that my traffic updates play their part

Medal-winning brilliance requires obsession as well as dedication and skill. I can’t help wondering what these athletes’ bodies and minds have gone through over the years, writes Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles

I’ve got one for the car, one for the kitchen, and sourced one in Ireland recently that’s especially novel, writes Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles

After a painfully long Olympics closing ceremony, I’ve come to the realisation that everything – from the opera to Meat Loaf to this column – goes on far too long, says Adrian Chiles

To see the kids kicking balls around at the international tournament in Croatia is more than just a joy; it’s a miracle

A wave of the hand, a flash of the lights – we’re always letting each other in and thanking each other for it. We don’t know how lucky we are, writes Adrian Chiles

The way some healthcare professionals talk about our parents really grates on me – even if it does come from a good place

If you were risking your life in the middle of the ocean, you’d want your shipmate to be a cheerful problem-solver. That’s me out of the running, writes Adrian Chiles

It is a privilege to be able to express random thoughts, and not one I take lightly. When my dad died, writing about the experience helped me to cope