Other Sports Archives

Other Sports

Important Things I Have Learned in 10 Years in Mountain Biking

Some of these things I learned from other people, some I have learned myself. All of these things are true, and I bet you think they are the stupidest things ever. You will fail. Sure, it’s easy... [Read more]

February 22, 2021 No Comments

How to Dress for Mountain Biking

Your brand new mountain bike is waiting for you in the garage, you’ve got your new helmet and bike shoes, and you’re chomping at the bit to ride some trails, but before you can get out and chase s... [Read more]

April 10, 2019 No Comments

Most Popular Sports for Gambling

While countless people adore online poker and slots, the number of sports betting enthusiasts is on the up and up. Traditionally, the vast majority of people combined their love a particular sport, sp... [Read more]

June 7, 2017 No Comments

Shark attacks close surfing school

A series of shark attacks has brought to an end a school programme that has taught generations of Australian children how to surf. (more…)... [Read more]

October 30, 2016 No Comments

A new surfing wave breaks over India

Learning to surf is fun in Kerala, with its warm, shallow waters, cheap but chic accommodation, and fabulous food. (more…)... [Read more]

October 15, 2016 No Comments

Test Bench: Snowboards

Going downhill is easier on a board than skis, so let us help you pick the right one. (more…)... [Read more]

September 29, 2016 No Comments

Tom Sims

Innovative designer of snowboards who popularised the sport in ski resorts and was admired by fans as the original ‘adrenalin junkie’. (more…)... [Read more]

September 14, 2016 No Comments

Skydiver survives leap from 25,000 feet without a parachute

Just after 2am UK time Luke Aikins, a Hollywood stuntman, stepped out of a plane 25,000 feet above the Simi Valley in California and plunged to earth without a parachute. (more…)... [Read more]

August 28, 2016 No Comments

How it feels to … skydive aged 100

Self-confessed daredevil Verdun Hayes is the UK’s oldest person to jump out of a plane. Next year, the great-grandfather has his sights set on breaking the world record. (more…)... [Read more]

August 13, 2016 No Comments

Skydiver died after uncontrollable spin

A charity campaigner with dwarfism fell 15,000 feet to her death during one of her first solo skydives having backed out of two jumps hours earlier, an inquest has been told. (more…)... [Read more]

July 28, 2016 No Comments