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The Ultimate Weekend Warriors

Most people find doing one sprint triathlon hard enough. But imagine doing one triathlon after another for an entire weekend? Curious to find out, we sent Christian Moxon off to the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Researched Blenheim Palace Triathlon in Oxfordshire to discover if he is the ultimate weekend warrior.

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Riding the Etape Caledonia with pro cyclist Gabby Leverage

Max Willcocks get the opportunity to hang on to the wheel of professional cyclist Gabby Leverage in the 2015 Marie Curie Etape Caledonia

Adventure & Travel

Discovering trail running heaven at Coed y Brenin

On Day 9 of their Great British MINI Adventure, Dave and Tobias explore the trail running utopia of Coed y Brenin forest in Snowdonia National Park. Despite the downpour, they had the time of their lives.

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The Cairngorm Vertical Kilometre Bike & Run

Dave and Tobias tackle a unique bike and run challenge up Cairngorm Mountain on the fifth day of their National Parks MINI Adventure

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The sh*t that goes on in your mind at the start of an Ultra Marathon

[stag_intro]Many people say that getting to the start line of an ultra marathon is almost as hard as running it...

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Aussie Grit Apparel Men’s Flint Bike Shorts Review

We put the Aussie Grit Apparel Men’s Flint Bike Shorts to the test They say first impressions count. So, when I first laid eyes on the Men’s Flint bike shorts from outdoor apparel startup, Aussie Grit Apparel, to say I was impressed was an understatement. Besides boasting a two-in-one set...

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Cycling around the Three Peaks of Yorkshire

On their 8th National Park in 8 days, Tobias and Dave explore the Yorkshire Dales by doing a Micro Three Peaks challenge by road bike.

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Taking the plunge at the Red Bull Neptune Steps

Mark Bayliss reports back from the Red Bull Neptune Steps in Glasgow, a 420m long swim/climb event that tested him to the max.

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A mountain bike adventure through the North York Moors

On Day 3 of their National park Adventure, Dave and Tobias tackle the Paradise Trail at Sutton Bank in the North York Moors National park.

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Live without limits with Adidas Terrex

Adidas launches a new campaign based around their Terrex clothing range - to #LiveWithoutLimits. I listen to three inspirational speakers who know a thing or two about stepping out of their comfort zone.

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Would you like to become an adidas sponsored outdoor athlete?

adidas offers the chance for you to become a professional outdoor athlete in their #claimfreedom campaign

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A Strava Art ‘Riding the Pony’ Challenge in the New Forest

For their penultimate National Park, Dave and Tobias tried their hand at Strava Art by designing their own 'New Forest Pony' trail route.

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Review: GO Outdoors Mountain Mayhem

Hard as Trails contributor, Jeremy Stain, reviews the The Mountain Mayhem, arguably one of the best 24hr mountain bike races in the UK.

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Paddling the Lakes in the wake of Storm Desmond

On our seventh national park in seven days, we visit the Lake District and do a spot of paddling on Windermere to prove that Cumbria is still open for business.

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Review: Gorrick Merida Summer Monkey MTB Enduro

Jez Stain tested his MTB skills at the Summer Monkey Mountain Bike Endurance Race and discovered he's not quite as fit as he'd like to be.