Opened in 2022, Astana's Grand Mosque is the largest mosque ... I spent an afternoon exploring this architectural giant and, whilst not at all religious, was absolutely bowled over by its beauty.

The jersey is still sky blue but almost everything else is set to change in Astana in 2025 - and it's largely thanks to a massive investment by Chinese bike manufacturer XDS in the team.

Whilst Kazakhstan’s former capital Almaty is often known as the city of culture, Astana is still well worth a visit for ...