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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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...
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...
Damian Walters' Playsport Parkour Video by ketch
This it the new video by Damian Walters! It's been done in conjunction with Kodak to show off the new Playsport - designed specifically with extreme sports in mind it's great for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Riding With Kids by Kelly
I am at the point with my family now that we would like to start riding around with them, both on outings and on our bikes, instead of using a car. My youngest is two, and I didn't feel a bike was...
Bike Polo by Kelly
In case you aren't in the know, Bike Polo has been enjoying renewed popularity since 2007, with teams popping up world wide. It was invented by an Irishman in the late 19th century and is based on ...
From a 67 Mile Bike to a 600 Kilometer Ride by Kelly
I guess you could say that I was more of a recreational rider than anything else. I take my riding as seriously as the next person, but really do it mainly for fun. I might not the distances that...
Mid-90's Burton Snowboard by bryancurths
trying to identify and get a price on my burton snowboard, it is a wood core from the mid-90's, please help!, pictures attached
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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. ...
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...
Winter X Games are landing again in Aspen by okr
On January 25th to 28th the winter X games will be turning Aspen up side down. The usual events of SuperPipe, Slopestyle and Snowboarder X will be present, as will a new event - the Snowboard Best...
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...
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...
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...
Adventure racing tale- just one day by Kelly
As a Dutch duo we registered for the Terra Incognita 2006 in Croatia. For insiders a heavy 5-day adventure race. I already had participated in this race and could enjoy this fantastic country. As one...
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 &...
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: ...
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...
Why Do You Ride? by Kelly
Why I Ride ? not that I ever need to ask my self that question, but if someone would ask me that, I would immediately, with out hesitation send them over to Cristina's blog Super Fly for the perfe...
Bicycles and Opera by Kelly
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