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Dramatic Wins for Van Aert and Cant at the Cyclo-Cross World Championship

Dramatic Wins for Van Aert and Cant at the Cyclo-Cross World Championship

Belgium steals the show at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Bieles this weekend. With flat tyres and tears, it was all excitement at the first world championship in Luxembourg in almost 50 years. Another big day in cyclo-cross as Wout Van Aert successfully defended his title rainbow jersey after

In a Kitesurfer’s Dream: The First Edition of Kite Tech

In a Kitesurfer’s Dream: The First Edition of Kite Tech

With the idea of combining sports, technology and entrepreneurial spirit, the Kite Tech concept was born—becoming a reality only a short time later for their first event in stunning Dakhla. Brought together through a shared love of kitesurf, the creators of Kite Tech are a diverse and creative bunch:

Intense, Muddy and Action Packed: Cyclo-Cross World Championship Kicks Off Today

Intense, Muddy and Action Packed: Cyclo-Cross World Championship Kicks Off Today

30,000 fans and nearly 300 athletes head to the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships—including Luxembourg's own elite champion rider, Christine Majerus. As we speak, 275 cyclo-cross riders from 22 countries are ready for the World Championships—kicking off today, Saturday, 28 January. The crowd in Bieles, Luxembourg,

What a (Wintery) Weekend! The Snow Bike Festival 2017

What a (Wintery) Weekend! The Snow Bike Festival 2017

Four days, multiple crashes, one sunny and mountainous backdrop, and two victors! Rohrbach and Leumann first to the finish-line at the first UCI Race on snow. Another weekend of beautiful scenery, blue skies and bike tyres of all sizes racing through the snow. The third and final stage of the

Uncharted Lines: A New Kind of Bouldering Film, Opening This Week

Uncharted Lines: A New Kind of Bouldering Film, Opening This Week

After a two year journey, climber and artist Paul Robinson is finally ready to unveil his latest passion-project: Uncharted Lines, a documentary where the world's best climbers seek and explore new lines across the globe. Update: On January 25, 2017, Uncharted Lines premiered to a full, raucous house

The Young Guns to Chase Gold Medals at Para Alpine Skiing World Cup

The Young Guns to Chase Gold Medals at Para Alpine Skiing World Cup

This weekend, the Para Championship in skiing kicks off in Tarvisio, Italy. Watch Giacomo Bertagnolli, Markus Salcher and other young world class skiers in the quest for medals. On Sunday, the best skiers in the world meet in Tarvisio, Italy to fight for medals at the Alpine Skiing Championship from

Metanoia: Eiger’s Hardest Route, Finally Repeated!

Metanoia: Eiger’s Hardest Route, Finally Repeated!

After legendary American alpinist Jeff Lowe’s epic first ascent of Metanoia 26 years ago, three climbers—Thomas Huber, Roger Schaeli and Stephan Siegrist—sent the route on their third attempt on Dec 30, 2016. In 1991, legendary American alpinist Jeff Lowe was alone, 1,000 feet below the summit