Pascal Bidegorry and Yvan Ravussin on 60ft Trimaran Banque Populaire set a new sailing speed record. They sailed 667nm on just one day! (13th to 14th November 2007) The average speed was 27.8kts.
Congratulations!
In one of the previous blogs we stated that cycling at night or in bad weather is not very safe thing to do. However, there might be situations that you need to use you bike where visibility is weak or you just enjoy it.
The only thing you can do is to make sure YOU are well visible to the other commuters.
Christmas is coming quickly (less than a month!) and it’s time to have a look at the gifts for relatives and friends.
If you need to buy a present for a multisport triathlete, these are some ideas.
If you think a bout cycling, a warm pair of winter cycling gloves or a cycling training DVD seems to be a good idea. You can also think of a gift subscription to a triathlon magazine. It’s great way to keep up with major races throughout the world, pick up training advice and read reviews of the latest gear.
The most basic care for your skis is a good waxing. It’s time for waxing when the skis become slow and sticky on the mountain. Also if the base looks dry, rough or white near the edges. You can wax them on your own or you can have it done at a ski shop.
You also need to check the bindings to make sure they release properly. If you run your finger nail over a properly sharpened edge, it should take off a shaving of your fingernail.
Have you ever seen people sitting in purpose-built vehicles powered by a traction kite? Well, this is an activity called “kite buggying”.
The vehicle is single-seated and has one sterable front wheel and two fixed rear wheels. The driver sits in the middle of the vehicle and accelerates and slows down by applying steering manoeuvres in coordination with flying manoeuvres of the kite. Skilled drivers are able to achievev the speed of around 110 km/h (70 mph)! Protective clothing, including a safety helmet, need to be worn.
If the wind is right, kitesurfing can be “an extreme sports junkie’s dream catchall”. But to catch good wind you need to spend a lot of time monitoring the weather and wind reports. The ideal wind speed for kitesurfing is between 15 and 25 knots.
But in order to start this exciting sport, you’ll need some equipment.
1. You’ll need a kite. They are available in two forms: inflantable and foil kites, and in various sizes (from 7 square meters to 21 square meters). The larger the surface area, the more power the kite has.
Did you know that inline skating can burn as many calories as running or cycling? It’s also fun - providing you wear appropriate gear. It’s frightening but about two-thirds of all skaters don’t wear safety gear! That’s the reason of the most common face and head injuries.
The National Safety Council says that inline skaters should always wear a helmet, elbow and knee pads, light gloves, and wrist guards.
Are you dreaming of a sunny place for ideal waves? Probably most people are, taking into account our present miserable weather…
Mui Ne in Vietnam seems to be a great place for windsurfing and kitesurfing at this time of the year. Imagine the turquoise waters and yourself awaiting the perfect wave…
If you want a big and controllable riding, cruising, jumping and freestyle with a “kite”, kitesurfing is ideal for you. But also windsurfing will give you the unforgettable feeling of breaking waves and steering with the wind.
Looks like a great opportunity for ladies - snowboarding fans. The event is taking place in Breckenridge Resort, Colorado on 8th December 2007.
It’s going to be a real women fabulousness on snow where the ladies will have a chance to learn to ride, rip with friends or shred solo. And all this in Breckenridge, one of the best snowboarding resorts in the world.
There will surely be a lot of fun, opportunity to meet like-minded ladies and show the men who can really throw down on snow…