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B’TWIN Rockrider 560s review: Best cheap full suspension mountain bike?

Looking to buy a full suspension mountain bike but have a tight budget? Then check out this B’TWIN Rockrider 560s review. At £750 it is a low cost option, but is it the best cheap full suspension mountain bike? Introducing B’TWIN by Decathlon Decathlon are a French company that over…

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Travel vs ethics: Should I go on a Saudi Arabia adventure holiday

When considering a Saudi Arabia adventure holiday the travel vs ethics debate often crops up. Should I visit a country whose way of life I don’t agree with, just because there are things I want to see and do there? Saudi Arabia makes up the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula,…

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Pyrenees adventure holiday review: Multi activity summer mountain trip

Fancy a multi activity summer mountain trip? Then check out this Pyrenees adventure holiday review. We tried canyoning, electric mountain biking, paragliding, Via Ferrata, hiking, rafting and ziplining all in a five day visit to the French Pyrenees. Pyrenees adventure holiday review From the outset I am going to warn…

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Heli biking in New Zealand: The best MTB adventure ever?

Looking for the best MTB adventure ever? Of course you are! And so am I… Up for consideration for this prestigious accolade is heli biking in New Zealand. Why go mountain biking in New Zealand? Few destinations compete with New Zealand in terms of beauty and variety of it’s wilderness. With…

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9 best French mountain biking tours: Multi-day MTB routes in France

Looking for epic off-road rides? Then multi-day MTB routes in France are hard to beat. From the Pyrenees to the Alps the options are endless. Lucky for you we’ve pulled together the 9 best French mountain biking tours! Multi-day MTB routes in France France is known for thee things: great…

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Toscana activity holidays: Best adventures in Tuscany, Italy

Toscana activity holidays are a great way to explore one of the most beautiful regions on the planet. The best adventures in Tuscany include a range of air, water and earth activities. Combine all three for a truly unforgettable experience! Tuscany – or Toscana in Italian – is home to Florence, one…

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Guide to Southern Alps overland adventures in New Zealand

Planning a trip to New Zealand? Then check out this guide to Southern Alps overland adventures in New Zealand, as you should spend a lot of time here. It has everything from towering peaks to lush rainforests, and is packed with activities. I can feel a road trip coming on! Guide to…

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Mountain Biking Spain Discount: 10% off Spanish MTB holidays

Mountain Biking is not just one of the best ways to take in the beauty and culture of our amazing locations, it’s also incredibly good fun. We’re committed to creating an adventure that’s perfect for you on our Spanish MTB holidays. Our guides… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can…

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Portugal campervan holidays: Kayaking and MTB in Peneda-Geres NP

Portugal campervan holidays are enjoying a real moment in the sun these days, cashing in on its reputation for safe, affordable and convenient travel. And with camping, hiking, kayaking and MTB in Peneda-Geres NP, you can take advantage of one of the lesser known but most beautiful parts of this…

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Review of Park House Hotel in Midhurst: Sussex activity weekend

Planning a Sussex activity weekend? If you like the outdoors there is plenty to do in Sussex, from hiking or biking the South Downs Way, to getting involved in watersports on the coast to visiting the many golf courses. In this review of Park House Hotel in Midhurst we look at the accommodation,…

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Top 100 types of extreme sport: Ultimate list of adventure sports

Compiling a list of all the different types of extreme sport is difficult – if not impossible! But just like the daredevils doing the activities we love a challenge… So check out our A-Z (abseiling to zorbing) list of adventure sports below. And please let us know if we have missed…

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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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Do headphones affect extreme sports? Can you listen and perform?

We’ve only five senses. Unless you can draw on a sixth, it seems foolish to interfere with them during sports or adventure activities. So we asked the questions: do headphones affect extreme sports? And can you listen and perform? Checking out the earliest surf movies, it’s clear music has always…

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Cheap adventure holidays: 28 tips for budget adventures

In my experience, there are two types of adventurers. Those with enough money to pay for exactly what they want, and those on a budget who book cheap adventure holidays to get the most bang for their buck. With the second group in mind here are 28 tips for budget adventures. What counts as adventurous is…

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11 best UK family adventures: British activity holidays with kids

If you’re looking for the best UK family adventures, then you can find them in every corner of the country. From British activity holidays with kids in Scotland to exhilarating family fun in southern Cornwall. There are countless opportunities across the UK to spend some exciting and quality time together….

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5 best adventure holiday lists used to answer: What is adventure?

What is adventure? It’s a good question. We use five very different best adventure holiday lists to help answer it, and to hopefully inspire some adventures! What is adventure? What’s the difference between a three-month expedition to the North Pole and a hike to the top of the nearest hill?…

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Best island adventures: Activities on Tripadvisor’s top 10 islands

What are the world’s best island adventures? More to the point, what are the world’s best islands? And how would you even decide such a thing? Well, the folks over at Tripadvisor have access to millions of reviews including from islands all around the world. And using a complex algorithm to…

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Want a career in extreme sports? 7 tips to get you started

Do you want a career in extreme sports? If you love the action and excitement this industry provides it makes sense to try to be involved on a day to day basis. From skydiving to scuba diving, climbing to kayaking, wakeboarding to windsurfing, and skiing to skateboarding, there are huge range…

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London mountain biking: 5 best places to MTB near London

If you live in, or are visiting, the UK’s capital, you may not have considered the possibility of London mountain biking. The lack of mountains and urban spread mean you need to leave the city to hit the trail, but the best places to MTB near London are still accessible. London mountain biking…

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Overland activity holidays: 10 best road trips for adventure lovers

Fancy a road trip with plenty of adventures along the way? Then overland activity holidays could be just what you are looking for. To help you find that perfect trip we have pulled together this guide to the best road trips for adventure lovers. For this article we only considered actual roads, such…

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Mountain bike touring in Italy: 4 great Italian MTB routes

It is easy to overlook mountain bike touring in Italy, thinking more of the country’s love of road cycling. This is partly because the Giro d’Italia is one of the world’s premier (and oldest) professional cycling races. But there are plenty of great Italian MTB routes that offer as much challenge and…

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Bewl Water off road triathlon in England: Introducing #supbikerun

Want to push yourself with a new challenge? How about joining the Bewl Water off road triathlon in England, which combines SUP, trail running and mountain biking? Introducing #supbikerun, a new event at the beautiful Bewl Water on the border between East Sussex and Kent. Off road triathlon in England: Why? The idea of a normal triathlon never appealed?…

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Decathlon bike delivery review & first ride on B’TWIN Rockrider 560s

Over the next couple of months I will be testing the B’TWIN Rockrider 560s mountain bike from Decathlon in detail. But impressed with how it turned up I wanted to share a Decathlon bike delivery review. Also having had my first ride on the £699 B’TWIN Rockrider 560s, I thought you’d like to…

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Slovenian adventure holidays: 17 best activities in Slovenia

Most people have never visited Slovenia, let alone considered Slovenian adventure holidays. In this guide to the 17 best activities in Slovenia we hope to change your perception of this beautiful, unique and adventurous European country. Why consider Slovenian adventure holidays? Well, there’s the magnificent Alps, the plain, and the Mediterranean…

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Review of Brandnertal multi activity family holiday in Vorarlberg

Looking for a mountain activity holiday for all the family? Want excitement and adventure in a beautiful destination? Then check out this review of Brandnertal multi activity family holiday in Vorarlberg, as it could be exactly what you are looking for. For our main summer holiday we decided to try…