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Pursuit Picks – where to watch the best adventure films right now
There’s nothing quite like an adventure on screen to inspire you. To immerse you in a wild world, take you on an extraordinary journey, or teach you a new perspective on your sport. We’ve all got few favourite adventure films, but it’s also easier than ever to discover new stories online and in person. Take…
5 Tour de France climbs every serious cyclist needs to conquer
This is a guest feature from Epic Road Rides, the team that create independent guides to the world’s best road cycling destinations. Their website shares firsthand accounts of the top rides in each destination as well as free GPX downloads, tips on where to stay and bike hire. This article was originally published in July…
Pursuit Picks – top non-fiction reads
This edition of Pursuit Picks we highlight some of the sports and adventure books we love – non-fiction inspiration that gets you in the #MyPursuit mood. Take me back to the latest sales on SportPursuit > Where There’s a Will – Emily Chappell “Hope, Grief and Endurance in a Cycle Race Across a Continent” –…
Pursuit Picks – top sports and adventure documentary films
This edition of Pursuit Picks, we asked around SportPursuit HQ for the best documentary films about sport, adventure and the great outdoors. Here are just a few of our favourites: Take me back to the latest sales on SportPursuit > Icarus In a sentence: An enthusiastic American cyclist accidentally plunges into a vast doping scandal…
Pursuit Picks – top sporting podcasts
This edition of Pursuit Picks is focused on podcasts – stories, advice and commentary from the world of sport and outdoor. Take me back to the latest sales on SportPursuit > Member Pick: One Game at a Time From SportPursuit Member Jules: “Rugby World’s ‘One Game At A Time’, by sports broadcaster Sam Roberts, is…
Most Popular Stories So Far in 2020
The SportPursuit community is an amazing world of inspiration – just one glance at our #MyPursuit tag on Instagram shows how many incredible adventures and activities our members get up to. With all these people passionate about their pursuits we never have a shortage of great stories and content to share – here is a…
Totally Active – Spring 2020
The latest issue of Totally Active Magazine is hot off the press and ready to read for free- check it out now! Packed with plenty of inspiration, advice and information, the Spring Edition covers a wide range of adventurous and sporting pursuits. There is something for everyone! Shop our latest sales now > With regular…
Ride Rivelo heritage with these iconic British roads
The new summer 2020 range of Rivelo cycle apparel is now live on SportPursuit, so we are revisiting our article on the heritage of British cycling Rivelo draws on. Originally published on 14th November 2019 With events like the le Tour de Yorkshire and Tour Britain bringing more pro cyclists to the United Kingdom, the…
Interview with Diana Nyad, Open Water Swimmer
From the archive: In 2013, at the age of 64, Diana Nyad became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage, swimming 103 miles in fifty-three hours from Havana to Key West. The film, The Other Shore – The Diana Nyad Story, part of this year’s International…
Interview with Tamara Lunger, Alpine Climber
From the archive: Tamara Lunger is one of the stars of the European Outdoor Film Tour 2016. The two hour special edit of the year’s best outdoor and adventure films includes the 28 year old Italian’s ascent without supplemental oxygen of K2. The rising star of the alpine climbing world also held the World Champion…
Interview with Andy Cave, mountaineer
As Lowe Alpine celebrates its 50th anniversary, Totally Active speaks to legendary British mountaineer Andy Cave about his 20 years as an ambassador for the brand and how he was first introduced to climbing. This is an extract from an article first published in October 2017 in Totally Active. You left school to work as…
5 Tour de France podcasts to keep you up to speed
Know your peloton from your polka-dots, your time trial from your Tourmalet? The 2021 Tour de France kicks off on Saturday 26th June and all the cyclists at SportPursuit HQ are very excited to see who comes out wearing the yellow jersey. Every year brings fresh drama and the 2021 edition of Le Tour is…
Yoga for sport – how and why to get started
This is a guest feature from Neilson Active Holidays. Neilson’s passion for lifestyle sports over the last 40 years has driven them to create an exciting range of summer and winter holidays for people who find the best way to relax is to switch off by doing something – learn more on neilson.co.uk. Looking to…
Introducing Neilson Active Holidays: relax as hard as you like
We’ve teamed up with Neilson Holidays to give you tips and advice on finding the perfect active holiday and enjoying new adventures. Neilson’s passion for lifestyle sports over the last 40 years has driven them to create an exciting range of summer and winter holidays for people who find the best way to relax is…
The Kit List: June 2019
Sunshine, long summer days, and some epic adventures – that’s what we’re hoping for in the next month. Here’s your dose of monthly news, inspiration, and gear tips… Roll on, summer riding It only took the first couple of days of the Giro d’Italia to get us really excited to be back in the saddle…
Team #MyPursuit May Update
It’s been a busy month in SportPursuit HQ as the summer ramps up and our big #MyPursuit goals get closer. Read on for the latest updates from the team! Will (Marketing) #MyPursuit goal: the Legend distance at Slateman Triathlon. Finally made it to race day with some good quality training at the start of May…
Preview: SportPursuit Slateman Triathlon 2019
*UPDATE* Read the full race report from the 2019 SportPursuit Slateman Triathlon here. Triathlons come in all shapes and sizes. It’s part of the fun as a first-time triathlete or a seasoned pro that the exciting trio of swim, run, bike can take you to some amazing new places and remarkable courses. Reviewed by 247…
Team #MyPursuit – April Update
With the worst of Winter behind us Team #MyPursuit have been pushing on with their goals for 2019, making the most of longer hours of daylight and warmer Spring training! Read on to hear what we’ve been up to and what’s ahead – a month of marathons, testing new kit, and trying to avoid injuries!…
Meet the Professionals Behind the Goggles
Many of us have dreamed of giving up our day jobs and moving to the mountains in pursuit of a life of skiing. For professional ski patrollers, they’ve taken that dream a step further by helping the rest of us enjoy the mountains in safety. Who are these professionals behind the goggles? Join Helly Hansen…
The Kit List: April 2019
Spring has truly sprung! There’s a real sense of excitement in the office as we enter marathon season, kicking off the year with the first ever SportPursuit Conwy Marathon by Always Aim High Events, and for non-runners there is plenty to look forward to as well. A few more weeks of spring skiing in the…
Team #MyPursuit – Our Goals for the Year
One of the best things about life at SportPursuit HQ is sharing inspiration, advice and sometimes just unfiltered enthusiasm for the sports we love with everyone in our community. In every department across the office our team are passionate about their pursuits, whether they are seasoned competitors or just enjoy a healthy lifestyle. We know…
The Kit List: March 2019
SportPursuit HQ has been basking in the surprise sunshine in London this week and getting excited for the imminent arrival of Spring! Officially the first day of Spring is the 20th March – do you take a different measure from your pursuits? Perhaps Spring is when marathon season starts, or when the summer bike starts…
The Bob Graham Round
Claire Maxted is an all-round outdoor lover, runner, cyclist, occasional climber and kayaker who has adventured all over the world but still insists the UK in good weather conditions is the best playground on the planet. She is editor of Trail Running magazine. This is a feature article from Totally Active Magazine originally posted on 30th September…