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Review of riding a 29er: Is easier mountain biking cheating?

We found this review of riding a 29er languishing unpublished in our archives. It was originally written back in 2010 and it still makes a very entertaining and informative read. When reading it I found it nicely poses the question is easier mountain biking cheating? We’ve republished it, because this riders reluctance to try a…

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Is this the best freeride ski run in Europe?

We asked an ex pro (sorry no-one famous!), turned guide and instructor who’s worked all over, what is the best freeride ski run in Europe? Take a look at his reply below. Please note he would like to remain anonymous, so as not to be lynched by the local’s for giving secrets…

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Interview with Alex Stock: Pro mountain biker for Team Kona

This Interview with Alex Stock was originally published back in 2013. At the time he was a pro mountain biker for Team Kona. It’s a great read for anyone who races, or likes to understand the mindset of competition riding. Pro mountain biker for Team Kona Pro-rider Alex Stock rolls BMX…

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Alex Pastor interview: 2013 Kitesurfing PKRA World Champion

Alex Pastor was the 2013 Kitesurfing PKRA World Champion. He paved the way for many aspiring kiters to push their limits, work on handle passes, blind landings etc while avoiding hospital. So we were stoked to grab this Alex Pastor interview. Back in 2013 when Alex won the PKRA tour he…

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Lewis Crathern interview: Kitesurfer who jumped Brighton Pier

We just found this exclusive Lewis Crathern interview from 2010 in our archives. As the kitesurfer who jumped Brighton Pier back in November 2010 we thought it is worth sharing the interview again. Kitesurfer who jumped Brighton Pier If you didn’t see the footage of Lewis jumping Brighton Pier back in…

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Hamish McMaster interview: Rafting the world

This Hamish McMaster interview was originally published on Adventure Sports Holidays way back in April 2010. We just found it in our archives, sitting there unread and unloved since 2013. Having taken a peak we feel it is inspiring and informative, so we decided to let ‘Rafting the World’ loose on…

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Interview with Anna Campbell: Kitesurfing conservationist

Kitesurfing conservationist, wakeboarder, SUPer, freelance producer and TV presenter, Anna Campbell mixes her love of sports with a deep passion for the natural world. Read her story in this exclusive interview with Anna Campbell. Interview with Anna Campbell Packed with advice and insights, it’s a cracking read for anyone wanting to…

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Interview with Adam Short: Walking the UK coastline at the waters edge

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Adam Short, who in June 2015 became the first person to complete walking the UK coastline at the waters edge. In this interview with Adam Short we discuss what motivates him, what training he had and what dangers he faced. I…

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Twelve tips for solo overland motorcycling on a budget

We are always keen to offer advice to help you plan your adventures. So we caught up with Graham Field, the published author of three books about motorcycle overlanding, and picked his brain to find out twelve tips for solo overland motorcycling on a budget. With 25 years of travelling experience,…

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Interview with Zoe Gillings-Brier Britain’s most successful snowboarder

Recently I was lucky enough to snowboard and conduct an interview with Zoe Gillings-Brier – Britain’s most successful winter sport athlete in terms of world cup podiums. We met at the Striding Edge snowboard launch at the Hemel Snowdome, and not only is she phenomenal snowboarder she’s also incredibly nice and an inspiring business person.

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Review of Striding Edge snowboard: Eco-friendly British snowboard brand

As if a review of Striding Edge, the first eco-friendly British snowboard brand, isn’t exciting enough I got to ride with Olympic boardercross athlete Zoe Gillings-Brier and Britain’s fastest snowboarder Jamie Barrow. We spent a day shredding the Hemel Hempstead snowdome on Striding Edge, putting it through its paces to decide whether…

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Interview with JN who’s responsible for the best ski run in the world

On a recent mountain biking holiday to Avoriaz my guide was Jean-Noel Calvert (JN). Although not a household name he does have a claim to fame – he is responsible for The Stash which in 2014 CNN named as the best ski run in the world. JN heads up the Avoriaz snowpark…

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Interview with Sam Manicom: Author and motorcycle overlanding adventurer

Packing in the job and setting off round the world on a motorbike is a dream for many of us. Sam Manicom is one of the few people that actually turned the dream into a reality. Thankfully he’s documented many of his travels in books and audio books so that…

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Interview with Graham Field: Motorbike overlanding adventurer

Using a small win from Deal or no Deal, Graham Field bought himself a motorbike for £700 on ebay and set off on a 15,000 mile journey to Mongolia. The adventure was recorded in his book In Search of Greener Grass. This time, Graham is off once again on his trusty Kawasaki…

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Interview with a professional skydiver

Have you ever thought what it takes to work in the skydiving industry and how to get there? Well read this interview with professional skydiver Andy Wesley who works at Skydive Hibaldstow near Leeds as a tandem instructor and a cameraman. What’s your name and how long have you been…

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Sochi Olympics: Interview with Maria Ramberger Olympic snowboard cross competitor

It is not often that I get to interview an Olympian. In fact the last time was Kriss Akabusi in about 1984 when he visited my primary school. Being 7 years old I asked ‘do you like cheese?’ before the teacher moved onto a more insightful interviewer. Thirty years later and rather…

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Pro wakeboarder Charlotte Bryant wakeboarding worldwide

Ever wondered what it would be like to travel around the world doing what you love? Well for Charlotte Bryant wakeboarding is what she loves and travelling around the world is how she does it. The lucky thing. We caught up with her and asked her how life was going…