Jan 24th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The 2011 edition of the Tour d'Afrique got underway last week when more than 40 cyclists from all over the world set out from Cairo, Egypt on a four month long epic ride through Africa. The annual event has become a favorite amongst adventure travelers looking for a unique way to experience that continents cultural and natural wonders, while also challenging themselves physically along the way.
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2011 Tour d'Afrique heads toward Sudan
Jan 24th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The 2011 edition of the Tour d'Afrique got underway last week when more than 40 cyclists from all over the world set out from Cairo, Egypt on a four month long epic ride through Africa. The annual event has become a favorite amongst adventure travelers looking for a unique way to experience that continents cultural and natural wonders, while also challenging themselves physically along the way.
...The best little gear shop in Montana
Jan 19th, 2011 at 8:00AM: When it comes to buying gear for our various outdoor adventures, most of us are restricted to making purchases from speciality retailers such as REI or big box sporting good stores like Sports Authority. But if you happen to live in a town with a locally owned gear shop, you probably have witnessed first hand just how different the experience can be. Often those shops create a sense of community ...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 ...Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge underway
Dec 12th, 2010 at 12:30PM: The fourth annual Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge is underway in the United Arab Emirtates. The six-day long, stage based, adventure race pits coed teams of four against one another as they compete on foot, mountain bike, and kayak across a course designed to test their endurance, smarts, and navigational skills.
The race actually got underway on Friday with 50 teams setting out on the first of ...Mexico to become "champion" of adventure travel?
Dec 7th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Speaking at the United Nation's Convention on Climate Change yesterday, Mexican President Felipe Calderón recognized the importance of tourism and adventure travel for preserving the habitats and culture of his country, even going so far as to say "Mexico has to become the champion of adventure travel."
The presentation took place as part of Green Solutions@COP16, which is an event that ...Is Scotland the next big adventure travel destination?
Oct 25th, 2010 at 8:30AM: It's no secret that the adventure travel market is booming. It is estimated that that segment of the travel industry generated $89 billion in revenue in 2009 alone, and 2010 is expected to be another banner year. One destination that is helping to contribute to that massive revenue is Scotland, a country that already garners more than $1.4 billion in adventure travel per year, and yet analysts are ...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 ...The Adventure Racing World Championship begins today
Oct 3rd, 2010 at 8:00AM: The Adventure Racing World Championship gets underway today in Spain, where 53 coed teams of four will begin a six day, 450 mile non-stop race across some of the most challenge terrain in all of Europe.The incredibly demanding sport requires that the athletes master multiple disciplines while balancing their sleep and eating schedule to maximize their performance out on the course over days of ...The Festy Experience offers live music and outdoor adventure
Sep 21st, 2010 at 8:00AM: Are you looking for something to do this Columbus Day weekend? Do you enjoy outdoor fun and live music? Then you'll definitely want to check out the Festy Experience, a two-day long camping festival that is scheduled to take place on October 9 and 10 at the Concert Grounds at Devil's Backbone in Nelson County, Virginia.
Over the course of the weekend, there will be two stages with live music ...Outside Magazine searches for 'reader of the year'
Aug 22nd, 2010 at 8:00AM: Do you, or does someone you know, eat breathe, and sleep outdoor adventure? If so, then you may be able to earn yourself some sweet gear, just by nominating them (or even yourself!) as the Outside Magazine Reader of the Year. The iconic, and popular, publication is looking for a Chief Inspiration Officer for 2011, and your nominee just might fit the description, earning you all kinds of swag, ...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 ...The Tour Divide mountain bike race is underway
Jun 19th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The Tour Divide mountain bike race got underway last week in Banff, Alberta, Canada, where nearly 50 hardcore fat tire enthusiasts set off on the longest off road biking trail in the world. They'll now ride the entire length of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, a distance of 2745 miles, before reaching the finish line along the U.S.-Mexico border, in Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
The trail ...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 ...Teva Mountain Games hit Vail June 3-6
May 28th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The Teva Mountain Games are set to get underway in Vail, Colorado next week, running from June 3-6. The annual event has become one of the top destinations for outdoor athletes who will compete in eight different sports and 24 different disciplines, including trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, whitewater kayaking and much more.
Returning to the Mountain Games this year is the ...Outside in Aspen delivers outdoor fun June 11-13
May 15th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Outside magazine and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) have announced the first annual Outside in Aspen adventure weekend set to take place in Aspen, Colorado June 11-13. The three day event will be filled with hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities, with a host of professional adventure athletes, such as Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton and ...Enjoy mountain biking and skiing at Whistler this weekend!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Outdoor enthusiasts are in for quite a treat this weekend as the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort, in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, opens its mountain bike park for the summer season. As of Saturday, May 15th, sixteen trails and two skills centers will be open for riders, who can transition from their bikes to their skis, all in one very active afternoon.
With one of the longest ski seasons ...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 ...
