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Dakhla: The best Kitesurfing Location

It’s time to start thinking about booking your next kitesurfing trip but are you unsure where to go this year? Well look no further; we asked Adventure Holiday reviewers ActionTripGuru to recommend the best place to KiteSurf in the world and everything you need to know for booking your trip there!   WHY GO KITESURFING […]


Marathon Running – Top 10 Worldwide Marathon

There are over 500 marathon races taking place each year, some of the most famous taking place outside of the UK. If you’re looking to challenge yourself further and complete a marathon abroad, get a quote for our Sports Travel Insurance for marathon running here.   1. London The Flora London Marathon will take you […]


A Runner’s Guide to Cross Training

Alexa is a keen runner who loves to run long on the trails. She’s also a Running Coach at On the Run Health and Fitness and has a passion for helping people to fall in love with running and making improvements to what they can achieve. Alexa is writing a series of blogs for SportsCover […]


#RoadtoRio Sailing

As part of the build up to the Olympics this year, SportsCover Direct will be publishing a series of blogs shedding some light on some of the lesser known Olympic sports and showing how you can get involved!   The Origins   Although sailing for transportation has been around for many years before, sailing as […]


Top 5 Triathlon Destinations in the World!

With triathlon season well under way and the Triathlon World Series in full swing we thought what better time to compile a list of the best triathlon destinations in the world. Now a triathlon may seem like a daunting feat tackling all three disciplines of swimming, cycling and running but with stunning routes and exceptional […]


Personal Accident Insurance – Do I need it?

Personal Accident Insurance is to cover you if you sustain an injury or injure another person. The idea of this insurance is to aid in rehabilitation and recovery and potentially protect your income if you are involved in an accident as well as covering any costs if you injure someone else and they decide to […]


OCR – The sport of 2016?

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past couple of years who would have definitely heard of the rising popularity of OCR. Obstacle Course Racing is becoming the new big thing with events such as Tough Mudder and Spartan now appearing across the country. It’s muddy, tiring and both mentally and physically challenging […]


Top 10 Windsurfing Destinations

Windsurfing has been a popular adventure activity for all ages and abilities for many years. And one of the reasons for its continuing increase in popularity is its inclusivity meaning anyone can enjoy the sport. As well as being a great full body workout, windsurfing is fun, fast and exhilarating giving a real adrenaline rush to […]


Bike Commuting – How to Stay Safe

On average, British drivers spend 30 hours per year stuck in traffic jams and this is only going to get worse. Therefore, the newly popular mode of transport is fast becoming the bike with cities such as London, Oxford and Bath already fully embracing their cycling counterparts. With cycle paths and routes now becoming permanent […]


Women’s Running Performance

Alexa is a keen runner who loves to run long on the trails. She’s also a Running Coach at On the Run Health and Fitness and has a passion for helping people to fall in love with running and making improvements to what they can achieve. Alexa is writing a series of blogs for SportsCover […]