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Monovelo, the Wheel You Pedal From the Inside

Posted by Derek Markham Fri May 25, 2012 03:51 PM ET | 0

Instead of riding above the wheels on your bicycle, what would it be like to ride inside the wheel? In the history of velocipedes, there have been a number of monowheel designs, but the latest version is the Monovelo, ... Read more

2-Year-Old Shows Off His New Surfing Skills (Video)

Posted by Erik Trinidad Fri May 25, 2012 12:02 PM ET | 0

California photographer and surfer Chet Hervey is a happy man — but his two-year-old son may actually be happier. The two recently took to the surf, as seen in this tip from Adventure Journal, where it was a classic ... Read more

Travel App Uses Social Graph to Help Plan Your Trip

Posted by Derek Markham Wed May 23, 2012 03:20 PM ET | 0

Instead of just grabbing a standard guidebook or googling for the best places to visit in the area you’re interested in, this social travel app could come in handy when planning your next trip. Gogobot, for the iPad and ... Read more

Daredevil Skydives — Without A Parachute! (Video)

Posted by Erik Trinidad Wed May 23, 2012 11:51 AM ET | 0

In a previous post, we discussed the unlikelihood of skydiving accidents, for parachutes and safety techniques can bring us down to earth in one piece. However, would you dare skydive without a parachute? That’s just what professional stuntman... Read more

One-of-a-Kind Skateboard Video Films Just the Rider’s Shadow

Posted by Alexander Davies Wed May 23, 2012 06:55 AM ET | 0

There are so many skateboarding videos out there, it’s hard for anything that doesn’t feature insane tricks or gold medal runs to catch anyone’s attention. This one, however, takes a different approach. It doesn’t show the... Read more

6 of the Best Destinations for Outdoor and Urban Adventure

Posted by Erik Trinidad Tue May 22, 2012 12:17 PM ET | 0

Feel like traveling to a city, but don’t want to get caught up just in the urban lifestyle of restaurants and museums? Fortunately there are metropolises in the world that have a little bit more adventure to offer than ... Read more

Will Your Summer Vacation Rank Among The Best?

Posted by David Goodspeed Tue May 22, 2012 09:04 AM ET | 0

Memorial Day weekend is quickly upon us and signals the unofficial beginning to the summer travel season. Those of you still wondering what to do this year might be interested in U.S. News Travel’s list of best summer vacations ... Read more

13-Year-Old Boy Climbs Up From a Waterfall Before Almost Falling Down A Bigger One

Posted by Erik Trinidad Mon May 21, 2012 03:56 PM ET | 0

This past weekend, a 13-year-old boy from the Seattle suburb of Burien, had gone hiking with his father and friend, when he waded in the river just above Wallace Falls in Washington state’s Cascade foothills. He slipped and then ... Read more

22-Year-Old Reaches Everest Summit, but Faces a Deadly Descent

Posted by Alexander Davies Mon May 21, 2012 02:24 PM ET | 0

In the early hours of the morning on Saturday, Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton reached the summit of Mt Everest. The feat that’s impressive for anyone is particularly so for the young British climber, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on the way... Read more

Looking for a Better Bike? Go British

Posted by Eric Rogell Mon May 21, 2012 12:44 PM ET | 0

Warmer weather means breaking out the bike for a weekend ride or a green commute to the office. And if your ride is in need of a replacement, consider the “Best of British” bicycle winner, now ready for riding ... Read more

Unbelievable Video of Daredevils Scaling Bridges Without Safety Equipment

Posted by Alice Truong Mon May 21, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

A trio of Russian daredevils scaled not one but two 300-meter-high bridges. One of the excusions were captured on camera, and it shows an unbelievable vantage point — all the more mind blowing because you realize they weren’t aided ... Read more

Man Runs Half-Marathon on Hot Air Balloon Treadmill (Video)

Posted by Alice Truong Fri May 18, 2012 06:54 PM ET | 0

Running 13 miles in itself is an impressive feat. But what about running 13 miles on a treadmill in a hot air balloon? That’s what Rob Ginnivan did to raise awareness and money for the Heart Foundation. Surrounded by ... Read more

11 Swells Every Surfer Needs to Visit in a Lifetime

Posted Fri May 18, 2012 10:34 AM ET | 0

There are plenty of great places to surf for beginners, but experienced surfers need some major swells. These 11 spots, from Hawaii to Europe to Indonesia to South Africa, are among the best of the best, and should be on every surfer's "to ride... Read more

The Scavenger Dash: Part Adventure Race, Part Scavenger Hunt, All Kinds of Fun

Posted by Derek Markham Wed May 16, 2012 06:15 PM ET | 0

Want a new way to see the city? Try a Scavenger Dash, where teams adventure through the urban environment, traveling on foot or via public transit to a series of checkpoints and challenges. “At the beginning of the race, ... Read more

Enter to Win a Full Bike Commuting Setup from Timbuk2

Posted by Derek Markham Tue May 15, 2012 05:45 PM ET | 0

Does your daily riding gear need upgrading or replacing? Or maybe you’re thinking you’d commute by bike if you only had the right gear? Well, you’re in luck, because Timbuk2 is giving you a chance to win a sweet ... Read more

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Daredevil Skydives Without A Parachute!

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Will Your Summer Vacation Be the Best?