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Blog Post What size of snowboard should I buy? by okr
Beginners often ask what length snowboard they should buy, but the width is just as important. Length is usually measured in cm and is abbreviated to just the last two digits, so a Burton Custom 56 ...
Blog Post Helicopter Bungee Jumping in New Zealand by okr
"Ooooohhhyaaaaheeesss!!!" there were the words that I cried out as I threw myself from three hundred meters in the sky, from a helicopter. My ankles tied to it with only a piece of rubber ...
Blog Post New Zealand: Bungee Jumping by okr
With only a rope tied to your legs you throw yourself dozens of meters down, just before you think you might crash on the ground, you go back up really fast. Only real heroes dare to do th...
Blog Post Cervelo S3 Review by Kelly
Adam from the Spoke 'N' Word test rode the  Cervelo S3 and aside of a few weak groans and moans he has nothnig but good words to say. How's it ride? How do you think? It's a rocketship. ...
Blog Post What do snowboarding and mountain biking have in common? by okr
Besides both being mountain related activities, some of the best places for snowboarding in the winter are now becoming all season resorts with summer fun, including mountain biking and hiking. ...
Blog Post Snowboarding, a sport for everyone by okr
Whereas other winter sports have arisen because people had used it as a means of transportation through the snow, snowboarding was invented for recreational purposes and bec...
Blog Post Rock climbing techniques and safety. by okr
During rock climbing you ascend/descend steep rock formations. Climbers usually use gear and safety equipment especially designed for this purpose. Endurance, strength, and mental control are needed t...
Blog Post Snowboarding, the first time by okr
Snowboarding is a difficult sport. The main reason for the sudden popularity of the sport is because of the fact that more and more teachers appeared. In the beginning of this sport, people did what t...
Blog Post Questions to consider before buying a wakeboard. by okr
The type of wakeboard you own will reflect on the level you may reach and the style of wakeboarding your will do. The features of the board are important to achieve the performance you seek. So sit d...
Blog Post El Paso Puzzler by Kelly
The 2nd version of the El Paso Puzzler endurance mountain bike race is scheduled for February 7, 2009.  The course will be 50 miles this year with new single track, better feed zones, the same g...
Blog Post A Picture Says More Than a Thousand Words by Kelly
Sometimes a picture is worth more than a thousand words, like in this case I found this photo on Matts blog, No Whip, in a post titled A Rainy Chilly Weekday Mt Bike Ride an thought that ...
Blog Post Bike Snob NYC by Kelly
I would really only title a blog post after another blog if they really really deserved it, and anyone who makes me laugh out loud more than once is getting really close to that point. Please read a...
Blog Post Adventure racing - What is it all about? by okr
The sport of Adventure Racing is growing in popularity rapidly. This growth is caused by the challenges that are offered to adventure racers. It is one of the sports where just finishing the race is u...
Blog Post Minnie Mouse crashed her mountain bike. by Kelly
Minnie Mouse has been rescued from a Lake District fell after breaking her leg while crashing her mountain bike. The woman dressed as Minnie Mouse an experienced rider in her 30s, was on a festive &...
Blog Post Rock climbing harnesses by okr
Each (rock) climber needs a harness to guarantee their safety while climbing. This is an important purchase because there are many things to be taken into consideration: freedom of movement, weight, o...
Blog Post Southridge bike Race by Kelly
Southridge Winter Series presented by Shimano, kicked off this past weekend under surprisingly beautiful conditions!  While the rest of the country is under snow, and the majority of Califor...
Blog Post Biking Across Nevada - I Want To Do That To!! by Kelly
Ok, it doesn't have to be Nevada, but a long bike tour would be  great. Pack my gear, hop on my bike with hubby and go. I can't see that happening anytime soon, so for now, I will just have to f...
Blog Post Road Riding by Kelly
I don't often write about road riding, but due to the fact that the tour season has started, and not so well at that, I thought I would mention it. Imagine what could have hap...
Blog Post A Different Point of View by Kelly
photo credit Jeff Kerkove I am a photo buff, and especially like when the photograph takes you places, or gives you a different view than the norm. for example - seeing my legs pedaling woul...
Blog Post The Oval by Kelly
The Oval is a cold hard Colorado classic and the best way to spend a Saturday morning.  Plus it will make you pretty fit too. When this ride reaches its maximum distance of 80 miles it has it al...
Blog Post What types of climbing activities are there? by okr
Climbing is a general term and there are many more specific types of extreme sport that can be associated with this word. The following article will give a short description of the following sports: ...
Blog Post Leadville Trail 100 by Kelly
The Leadville Trail 100 Ultramarathon first run in 1983, is an Ultramarathon held annually on trails and dirt roads at high altitude west and south of Leadville, Colorado, through the heart of the Ro...
Blog Post Are All Your Bikes Set The Same? by Kelly
Dave Byers posted an eyeopening post about getting your bikes to fit properly ...Glad to know that I was not the only one taken by suprise by this...
Blog Post Cedar Rapids crit by Kelly
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, 20 miles north of Iowa City and 100 miles ...
Blog Post Sand Creek Series 2009 by Kelly
Sand Creek Sports, Inc. was formed to organize and promote bicycle racing in the Pike's Peak Region of Colorado. What started out to be just three small Wednesday races in which we hoped for 30-35 r...
Blog Post Sky diving - the main disciplines. by okr
Sky diving is by definition performing acrobatics in free fall before pulling the ripcord of a parachute. There are many ways of sky diving, also called disciplines. Before you can perform...
Blog Post Southeastern Endurance & Multisport Expo by Kelly
The Southeastern Endurance & Multisport Expo known as SEE ME will be hosted on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The event provides i...
Blog Post Your chance to choose the finalists and vote for the MEGA moment of X Games! by okr
January 25th is approaching and with it comes three days of the utmost EXTREME! Activity. ESPN has taken to crowning the champion of the past 10 games, but allowing citizens of the actions sport comm...
Blog Post Crit Racing by Kelly
No doubt race season is on,  with the tours going on all over the place as summer closes in on us. Crit season is on us as well - and although personally I am not into racing, I can see why s...
Blog Post Tips to maintain your paragliding wings by okr
As paragliding evolves so does its equipment. One had many factors to consider before renting or even buying there own paragliding wing. The wing is after all the center of this sport. We have tried t...
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