January 16th, 2013
The tourist department on the Isle of Man are embracing their natural terrain to increase the pull of extreme sports enthusiasts from across the world. Featuring rugged fells and mountain terrain, as well as picturesque rivers and lakes, the island is perfect for sports such as mountain biking, off-roading, open water swimming and plenty of […]
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May 30th, 2012
We have been showcasing the most extreme endurance races on the planet in recent months, and our latest beast does not disappoint. The Tenzing Hillary Everest marathon (image of Sir Edmund Hillary sculpture from Flickr user Brewbooks) Although this race is not the longest we have featured, being 26.2 miles, it’s not your standard marathon… […]
May 21st, 2012
This week’s feature looks at another event that relies on extreme endurance and willpower in order to succeed- The Gobi March. Similar to the Patagonian Expedition Race, which we featured earlier in the year, this race is a gruelling test of stamina as competitors battle it out in a race that strectches 155 miles, lasting […]
