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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…

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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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Interview with Amy Morrison: Professional enduro mountain biker

Interested in how to become a pro mountain biker? Then read this interview with Amy Morrison as her journey to becoming a professional enduro mountain biker might surprise you. Interview with Amy Morrison Below is a transcript of a video interview with Amy Morrison. As with any spoken interview we…

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Review of Adler Dolomiti: Val Gardena MTB holiday in Ortisei

Looking for a luxurious mountain biking trip in a stunning destination? Then a Val Gardena MTB holiday in Ortisei might be just the ticket. Check out this review of Adler Dolomiti and the epic mountain biking holiday they offer in the Italian Dolomites. Val Gardena is in northern Italy and includes…

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Hardtail vs full suspension MTB: What type of mountain bike to buy?

Trying to decide what type of mountain bike to buy? Can’t decide whether to get a hardtail vs full suspension MTB? Then read this handy guide comparing the two in order to make an informed choice. Brief history of MTB suspension It is hard to believe that mountain biking is only 40 years old. In…

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MTB Vorarlberg: Review of Brandnertal Bikepark in Austria

As anyone who has ridden in the Austrian Alps will tell you it is an amazing experience. So when the chance to MTB Vorarlberg came up I was rather excited. Check out this review of Brandnertal Bikepark in Austria to find out how I got on. Vorarlberg is Austria’s western most state bordering both…

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Planning a meaningful adventure? 11 best countries to volunteer

Travelling for pure adventure is great, but combining activities with volunteering takes travel to another level. If you are planning a meaningful adventure, then check out the 11 best countries to volunteer in. Many organised voluntary programs are fairly adventurous in themselves. Plus there is normally time for more adventure before or after the…

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Sierra Cycling Holidays Discount: 10% off Mountain Biking

Fully guided Mountain bike holidays based on the coast of Southern Spain. Fantastic single track trails in the Spectacular Mountains of Southern Spain with plenty of bus uplifting. Excellent selection of restaurants and bars in the lively town… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it…

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Ibiza adventure holidays: 13 best Ibizan activities

What are the first things that spring to mind when you hear the name Ibiza? Is it super-star DJs? Sweat-filled mega-clubs? Foam parties? €15 beers? It’d probably not Ibiza adventure holidays! But what most people don’t know is that the best Ibizan activities can rival those of anywhere on the Med!…

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Want to get an electric bike? Top 9 tips for buying an eBike

In the last few years, electric bikes have finally become a genuine alternative. So if you want to get an electric bike there has never been a better time. But it’s a big investment, so we’ve pulled together these tips to help you when buying an eBike. eBiking has opened…

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9 reasons to visit the Alps during spring: Best alpine activities

When the spring arrives in the Alps and the snow starts to melt, the fun is still far from over. In fact is is at this time of year that some of the best alpine activities come into their element. So to help you make the most of the season, we’ve pulled…

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Haka MTB Tours discount: 5% off mountain biking in New Zealand

New Zealand is known as one of the world’s best places for mountain biking. We showcase a range of riding from flowing single-track MTB parks and epic all-day adventures, to jaw-dropping downhills and night rides, we have something for all you avid m… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can…

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Guide to buying bike lights: Types of cycle lights

Cyclists who don’t fit lights to their bikes are idiots. Buying bike lights is simple, they are cheap, easy to fit and – if you didn’t know – a legal requirement. There are a few different types of cycle light, which I will explain in this guide. Buying bike lights Of my…

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On The Tuscan Bike discount: 10% off mountain biking in Tuscany

At the feet of the Pratomagno Mountain range in the middle of Tuscany there lies the little known village of San Giustino Valdarno. In the village you will find a little shop, that’s where the mountain biking in Tuscany adventure begins. The s… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can…

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Urban riding: 7 things cyclists never do

Most mountain bikers and roadies will end up urban riding at some point. It might be to pop to the shops, a daily commute or your route to offroad trails. Riding on roads in towns and cities can be dangerous, so here are 7 things cyclists never do, all of which would…

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Enthusia discount: 15% off backcountry enduro MTB in Czech Republic

Fancy a spot of backcountry enduro MTB in Czech Republic? Of course you do! You’ll ride natural, rocky trails, on both ancient forest footpaths and new purpose built MTB routes that have been created by local trail builders. On this enduro mou… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it free,…