It’s more famous for ancient history, fantastic food and beautiful tourist resorts, but anyone who has gone hiking in Greece has found somewhat of a hidden gem. Its rugged landscape offers some fantastic views for those willing to get on their feet and seek them out, whilst a wide availability of flights and accommodation make […]
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Quadrathlon – when triathlon just isn’t enough!
Have you ticked your triathlon boxes and achieved what you set out to? Then how about trying the new challenge of Quadrathlon (swim/kayak/bike/run)? Here, European Quadrathlon Champion and British Canoeing She Paddles Ambassador, Helen Russell shares her top tips for trying a Quadrathlon. What is a quadrathlon? When three sports just aren’t […]
Preparing for your first high-altitude hike
What’s the best way to train for high-altitude hiking? It’s a vital question that you’ll need to answer if you’re planning on exploring some of the highest peaks around. If you don’t, then not only will your ability to complete the trek and enjoy it be compromised, but you could also be putting your health […]
A Beginners Guide to Cycling in London
Cycling in London can be a daunting prospect. Lethal cars, aggressive bus drivers, craters for potholes and swathes of pedestrians looking down at their phones willing to step into the road at any moment. Never mind the thought that route planning is near impossible without local knowledge or assistance. The London 2012 Olympics had […]
Sustainability in golf
Have you ever considered the level of sustainability in golf? While you might have taken more environmentally friendly actions into account in your home life or at work, have you thought of doing the same for the game you love? Sustainability is a bigger issue than ever before and golf isn’t immune to it, and […]
The 15 biggest benefits of cycling
All over the world, almost everywhere you look, you’ll see people riding bicycles and enjoying all the benefits of cycling in their lives. You’ll see them in the Alps and the Pyrenees in the Tour de France; in your town or city, ridden by commuters and schoolkids in the rush hour; in parks and cycleways […]
The Tour of Britain and how to follow it?
If you’ve ever watched the Tour de France during the summer, and wondered if there was a British equivalent, then there’s a nationwide race out there just for you. The Tour of Britain may not have the global appeal or recognition of its sister race across the Channel, but it’s a race that is steeped […]
US Open Winners
It’s one of the biggest tournaments in world golf, and one that every professional golfer would love to win at some point in their careers. The US Open is behind only the Open Championship and the Masters in terms of importance, but currently awards the biggest prize purse of any of the four majors. […]
Tour de France winners history
It seems strange to think that one of the biggest sporting events on the planet was founded to sell more copies of a newspaper. But as all the Tour de France winners still living will tell you, it’s true. The idea of a bike race across the length and breadth of France was the […]
Best Holiday Destinations For Water Sports
Two thirds of the world’s surface is water, so it’s no surprise that the human race has found ways to maximise excitement from the H2O around us. Whether it’s out at sea, deep beneath the waves, or on rivers and lakes, water sports give us a chance to connect with nature, get some exercise and […]