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Catherine Destivelle climbing solo in Mali in this 1980′s classic film
Catherine Destivelle climbing solo in Mali is a sight to behold. 1980′s classic film charts her progress up this intimidating face.
Cycling across Canada was a 6882 km journey on bike from Vancouver to Halifax by 2 young Danish riders
Cycling across Canada was a 6882 km journey on bike from Vancouver to Halifax by 2 young Danish riders. They have captured the magic of their journey is this video montage. they are using Bob Yak trailers which I thoroughly recommend rather than more traditional pannier setup.
Video animation by IOC highlighting tthe power of the olympics to bring people together
The countdown has begun for the London Olympics. We have just 2 years to wait and I’m so excited about it. London will put on an amazing show and the facilities that our sportsmen will be left with will help generations to come. This video animation is part of the launch process by the IOC and is designed to show the power of the Games to bring people together.
Ultra endurance running from Europe’s Valmalenco-Valposchiavo SkyRace
From the 2008 Valmalenco-Valposchiavo SkyRace (Italy-Switzerland) this video inspires with epic scenery and one of the toughest race courses around. Competitors do battle with the brutal terraine and energy sapping climbs.
BBC interview with James Bowthorpe after he broke the round the world cycling record
If you are tempted by cycling around the world then this honest BBC interview with James Bowthorpe recorded the day after he arrived in London having broken the world record may be just the inspiration you need. He rode 18000 miles passing through 20 countries in 176 days.
London’s 2012 Olympic cycling velodrome is taking shape as GB track cyclist Jamie Staff gets a guided tour
London’s 2012 Olympic cycling velodrome is taking shape. This video shows an interview with GB track cyclist Jamie Staff and some really cool time lapse photography of the velodrome taking shape. they are aiming for it to be the fastest track ever built so fingers crossed we will see another clutch of British gold medals and some world records to go with them. Bring it on!
Daily Ocean Rowing, Kayaking and Water Expeditions News Roundup Fri 27 Nov
Today’s highlights include 40 minutes of high definition video footage of Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic kayaking in India and an article by Roz Savage highlighting characteristics of successful ocean rowers.
Young British Rower Sarah Outen sets Ocean Rowing Record
Aged just 23 she rowed solo across the Indian Ocean. An epic 3500 mile crossing that took 124 days.
Rock Climbing Skills Video: Psychology for Overcoming a fear of falling
This rock climbing video gives a very practical, real life demonstration of overcoming fear and anxiety about taking a fall.
Expeditions are fun! It’s not all death, hardship and extreme conditions
The other side of expedition life is the fun, camaraderie, excitement and sheer joy of being in the mountains, on a “project” with your mates.