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This dog, Lily, may have little legs, but don’t let that fool you. She can keep up with a mountain biker with what looks like little effort on her part. The action begins at 1:08.
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The following are accidents caused by losing control of your bicycle, due to fatigue, idiocy or poor judgment.
From Sam: (Skip to 1:16 for, “Oh look it, my god, that guy just crashed.”)
From Jesse: (George of the Jungle?)
From Ryan: (Wait for it…)… Read the rest
Is surfing a white person’s sport? The documentary film White Wash… Read the rest will certainly make you ask yourself that question.
Narrated by Ben Harper and Tariq “Blackthought” Trotter of the Roots, the film dives into surf culture, using it as a lens through which to examine race and segregation in America
Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang came in third at the Track World Cup this Saturday despite having a huge wooden splinter pierced through his calf muscle. According to reports, Awang didn’t realized the severity of his injury until after he crossed the finish line, and he was unable to enjoy the… Read the rest
The Red Bull 5,000 Down Hill takes some of the best mountain bikers around, and starts them all off (131 men and women) in mass at the summit of Whistler. Whoever makes it to the base of the ski area wins.
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In a challenge reminiscent of the 19th-century American folk song John Henry, UK polar explorer Tim Williamson, 23, will attempt to run faster than what reports refer to as “one of North York Moors Railway’s most prestigious steam engines”in a one-day, 16-mile race through North York Moors National Park in… Read the rest
Rain, hail or shine, the second of three SUP races held at Oaks Park in Portland, OR. is happening this Saturday, May 22nd. The race, organized by Gorge Performance, takes paddlers on a four mile course around Ross Island and includes four different divisions: Under 14, Under 12’6, Women and… Read the rest
Ever since his 2006 Tour de France victory was stripped because of blood doping allegations, things have gotten progressively worse for professional cyclist Floyd Landis. His marriage fell apart. He lost his savings. His reputation was destroyed. Now, after spending the past four years (and $2 million) fighting the charges… Read the rest
This video was captured from a camera atop the helmet of a cyclist during a 31-mile road race in Leonardtown, Maryland last Sunday. And It shows first hand what happens when vandals throw tacks in the road–and when unsuspecting cyclists go cruising over them. According to reports, over 20 cyclists… Read the rest
This upcoming weekend, the 15th and the 16th of May, OluKai is inviting surfers and stand up paddle boarders of any age and talent (as well as beach bums and sun bathers) to come out and join Ho’olaule’a, “A Celebration of the Ocean and the Cultures that Surround it” at… Read the rest
Apparently, it’s that time of year again (read: the time of year that kayakers decide to take leave of their watery home for a chillier environment). April 3 marks the Fifth Annual Kayaks on Snow at Monarch Mountain event, during which, according to Out There:
“…contestants race head to … Read the rest
The largest relay race in the world, otherwise known as “The Mother of All Relays,” is a runner’s haven and a non-runner’s hell. So, why do so many different types of people (runners and non-runners alike) participate in it? This is the question that Hood to Coast the movie sets… Read the rest
Some are worried about children tobogganing through the snow next to “bare chested women,” while others argue that the benefit of attracting some 10,000 tourists outweighs any said concerns. Either way, the prospect of a topless toboggan race in a small resort town in Germany has people divided, and there’s… Read the rest
Paddler/filmmaker Justine Curgenven’s new film This is Canoeing … Read the restis being billed as a 2-disc celebration of canoeing, following some of the best single-blade paddlers in their pursuit of remote wilderness journeys or challenging whitewater. If you are only familiar with canoes from summer camp then this video will make you
Entries are now open for the annual two day, two person orienteering and running event in Scotland. The Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon will be held during a weekend this upcoming June (2010), at a secret location in the highlands of Scotland. There are several varied courses — some tailored to… Read the rest
