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Iron-Age hillfort bagging in the Northumberland National Park

On the fourth day of their National Parks MINI Adventure, Dave and Tobias explore the Cheviot Hills in the Northumberland National Park. This extraordinary landscape is home to hundreds of Iron-Age hillforts - a few of which Tobias discovered on foot whilst running in-between them.

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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

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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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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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Tackling the 2016 Red Bull Steeplechase

We head to Exmoor National Park to compete in one of Britain's most quirky, yet savage events - the Red Bull Steeplechase.

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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.

Tobias Mews ski touring in Everest in the Alps

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10 Things that Helped Me Ski the Height of Everest

Climbing the height of Mount Everest on skis is one of the most rewarding experiences. Here, I tell you the 10 things that really stood out from the challenge.

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Mavic Haute Route Rockies host venues revealed

In 2015, OC Sport, the makers of the Haute Route – the highest and toughest amateur cycling challenges on the planet...

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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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Everest in the Alps – the full movie from 2015

When your son, aged 5, is diagnosed with a brain tumour, your world changes. At first you feel helpless. And...

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A GeoTour of the South Downs

For their final National Park, the South Downs, Dave and Tobias had a go at geocaching - a cross between treasure hunting and orienteering. It turned out to be a lot of fun.

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Red Bull Robin Hood

Carla Molinaro joins Robin Hood and his Merry Men for an orienteering cum trail running challenge around Sherwood Forest.

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What I think about before an ultra marathon

I’m the first to admit that running an ultra marathon is on the whole a mental game. However, one also...

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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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Fast and Light – the story behind Skyrunning

It’s incredible to think that sky running has been around for so long. Founded by the Italian mountaineer Marino Giacometti, ‘who, with a handful of fellow climbers, pioneered records and races on Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa in the Italian Alps in the early ‘90’s,‘ skyrunning has developed into something so...