Aug 11th, 2012 at 8:00AM: One of the most demanding mountain bike races in North America takes place today in Leadville, Colorado, where some of the top riders in the world will compete in the legendary Leadville 100 MTB. The race features a course that offers plenty of difficult climbs made all the more challenging due to the altitude at which the event takes place.
The Leadville 100 MTB was first held back in 1994 and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race Takes Place Today
Aug 11th, 2012 at 8:00AM: One of the most demanding mountain bike races in North America takes place today in Leadville, Colorado, where some of the top riders in the world will compete in the legendary Leadville 100 MTB. The race features a course that offers plenty of difficult climbs made all the more challenging due to the altitude at which the event takes place.
The Leadville 100 MTB was first held back in 1994 and ...National Geographic reveals spring/summer gear of the year
May 1st, 2011 at 8:00AM: In what has become an annual rite of spring, National Geographic Adventure has released their list of picks for their Gear of the Year for the 2011 spring/summer seasons. The list arrives just ahead of the warmer months, when outdoor enthusiasts are looking for durable, dependable, yet lightweight, gear to accompany them on their summertime adventures.
The Gear of the Year list is a diverse ...Mountain biker set to ride up Everest
Apr 1st, 2011 at 8:00AM: In the world of high altitude mountaineering, there are few challenges bigger than Mt. Everest. Standing 29,029 feet in height, it is the tallest peak on the planet, remaining unclimbed until 1953 when Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay finally reached the summit. Since then, literally hundreds of climbers have stood on top of the mountain, but not a single mountain biker has ...Flip winter the bird with a great adventure travel contest!
Jan 15th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The holidays are long past, you're back at the daily grind, and the country has been dumped on with way to much snow. Admit it, you're sick of winter already and could use an adventurous escape. Fortunately, I've got just what you need in the form of a travel contest that will let you flip the bird at winter.
Adventure travel company Sacred Rides has joined forces with GoPro Cameras, to send ...24-Hours of Moab mountain bike race begins today
Oct 9th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Ever wonder what it would be like to ride a mountain bike across a scenic, but challenging, course for 24 hours straight? Me neither! But that's exactly what competitors in the 24-Hours of Moab mountain bike race are preparing to do when the event gets underway today at noon local time in Moab, Utah. As you can probably deduce from the name, the ride won't end until noon tomorrow, after a very ...Moab promises adventure and fun this fall
Oct 5th, 2010 at 8:00AM: For many outdoor enthusiasts, Moab is the epicenter of adventure in the western United States. Located in eastern Utah, the city is home to 5000 residents and serves as a great home base for travelers who visit the region in search of an adventurous escape. The area boasts some of the best hiking, paddling, and mountain biking found anywhere in North America, and Moab's proximity to the ...Leadville 100 mountain bike race takes place today
Aug 14th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race takes place today in Leadville, Colorado, with more than 1500 racers from 48 states and 21 different countries taking part in the annual event, which looks to have its deepest field ever, despite the loss of the biggest name in cycling – Lance Armstrong.
The race is actually 104 miles in length, and features an out-and-back format. The route ...Five must-do adventures on Maui
Aug 4th, 2010 at 7:00PM:
Any trip to Maui from the mainland incurs a bit of jet lag. Once that subsides, and the Mai Tais have been sipped, its time to get out and discover all the adventure the island has to offer. Maui has over 120 miles of coastline and offers endless opportunities for water sports such as kayaking, diving, snorkeling, surfing, paddle boarding, and kite surfing. Land-based adventures usually ...ToroVerde park delivers an adventure in Puerto Rico
Jul 22nd, 2010 at 8:00AM: Thrill seekers who are looking to take a break from all that sun and surf while visiting Puerto Rico now have a new option to add a little excitement to their vacation. The recently opened ToroVerde Adventure Park is ready to give them the jolt of adrenaline that they're looking for, offering up opportunities to rock climb, mountain bike, and choose from an array of zip line tours.
Located near ...Swiss town offers "bike hotels"
Jun 11th, 2010 at 5:00PM: Switzerland is a mountainbiker's dream. There are hundreds of miles of trails, beautiful scenery, and a generally bike-friendly culture.
One town has decided to get even friendlier. Gstaad, in the Berne canton, has organized "bike hotels" to specifically care for cyclists' needs. Ten hotels in the scheme now offer repairs, maps, tours, staff who are knowledgeable about routes, even laundry ...Fat Tire Festival comes to the Black Hills
May 1st, 2010 at 12:00PM: Mountain biking fans looking for a new destination to ride should set their sights on the Black HIlls of South Dakota at the end of May. The scenic, and historic, Rapid City area will serve as the host of a unique and action filled weekend, running the 28th through the 31st, which will include a variety of races, live music, barbecue, and much more.
The 4th annual Black Hills Fat Tire Festival ...DreamTours makes your cycling adventures a reality
Jul 2nd, 2009 at 8:30AM: Have you ever wanted to go on an epic cycling expedition? Perhaps explore the Serengeti by mountain bike or maybe ride the Silk Road? Perhaps you've always wanted to go on a cycling adventure to some remote place, but just weren't sure how to prepare or handle the logistics. If so, you're luck, as DreamTours is here to help! DreamTours comes to us from the same team that organizes the annual Tour ...7 Eco-adventures that may be hazardous to your health
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:00AM: Many adventure travelers like to mix a sense of danger into their travels. It's not enough to just go somewhere and experience the culture and explore the landscapes. For some, they have to feel the rush of adrenaline while they risk life and limb for their next great thrill. Fortunately, Treehugger has just the list of travel experiences for them, offering up 7 eco-adventures that could get you ...Go back to a simpler day at Beaver Creek Resort Summer Camp
Apr 30th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Once upon a time, you'd take off in the summer with a sleeping bag, a fishing pole and a pocket knife. Summer camp offered all the soft challenges you could imagine (such as stomaching awful food), but you always had a blast. No responsibilities weighed you down. Today, though, those days are gone. You worry about paying the mortgage, getting to work on time and keeping your kids entertained.
If ...Ecotourism comes to Cambodia
Jan 5th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Mountain bikers can reclaim wilderness that once belonged to illegal loggers and poachers. Hidden in the foothills of Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains, the village of Chi Pat is now home to a mountain biking experience that is unparalleled in trail and impact. This new program is the result of cooperation among Wildlife Alliance (formerly known as Wild Aid), Asia Adventures (a Cambodia-based ...Zinn and the Art of Fixing Bikes
Jan 2nd, 2006 at 10:18AM: An old friend of
mine from Seattle used to head into the mountains outside the city to go on epic bike rides that would last for many
hours. He’d load up his bike, pack a bit of food and water, and then, conspicuously, he’d always have a
copy of Zinn
and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance. The book is something of a bible among the hard-core fat-tire
set. It is written by long-time ...
