Sports Then and Now

Extreme sports are activities that can provide an adrenaline rush to the participant and usually involve some level of danger, speed, and physicality. In recent years extreme sports have become more popular for both recreation and competition. There are different types of extreme sports categories such as vehicle sports where the vehicle is either motorized or non-motorized like skateboards, and non-vehicle sports. Many extreme sports can be expensive due to the cost of the activity and equipment, but there are also inexpensive options for the adrenaline junkie with a limited budget.

Vehicle-Based Cost Effective Extreme Sports
Motorized vehicle based extreme sports are typically more expensive because of the equipment required. Motocross racing is a popular activity and is a form of off-road motorcycle racing on enclosed circuits either inside or outdoors. For safety reasons, participants must be a minimum of 15 years old. Snowmobiling is another popular motorized extreme sport which involves driving the snowmobile in snow and ice conditions on trails or open terrain. You can find lots of equipment for cheap at places like Bob’s Cycle & Snowmobile Supply. Non-motorized vehicle extreme sports are less expensive and offer more opportunities to participate. Mountain biking, freestyle biking, surfing, and windsurfing are extreme sports that are easy to pursue and typically don’t cost too much.

Non-Vehicle Based Cost Effective Extreme Sports
Non-vehicle extreme sports are a favorable option for extreme sports enthusiasts who do not want to spend much money. These sports include roller derby, rock climbing, paint balling, canyonering, white water rafting, body boarding, zip lining, and parkour. These activities all provide the thrill of danger, are physically demanding, and cost a fraction of vehicle-based extreme sports. Other budget friendly adrenaline driven sports are caving, street luge, bungee jumping, hang gliding, paragliding, and base jumping.  Read the rest of this entry →

Racing is a pastime shared around the world, although the form it takes may differ depending on where you are. From NASCAR to rally cars, from cross-country to the 100 meter dash, we’ve found a huge variety of ways to race. Of course, some races are stranger than others.

Robot Camel Racing

Camel racing in the Arabian Peninsula is akin to horse racing in Europe. It’s a tradition that goes back hundreds of years, and it’s fiercely competitive. The United Arab Emirates in particular has a strong camel racing community, but in recent years the tradition has undergone a transformation. In the 80s and 90s, it was common to train children as jockeys due to their lighter weight. However, camel racing is a dangerous sport, and injuries were common. That’s where the robots come in. Read the rest of this entry →

Rock climbing is not for the faint of heart. While this is one activity that requires you to be in excellent physical and mental shape, the rewards you will get from it are immense. Not only will you feel a huge sense of accomplishment after finishing your first climb, but you will also get to see the natural world from an entirely new angle. For those planning their first trip, knowing where to begin can be a daunting task. Below is a step-by-step guide for getting started.

1. Know Where to Go

Perhaps the hardest decision you will have to make is choosing where you want to climb. Choose a route that is manageable for your skill level. Rockclimbing.com has a list of over 9,000 climbing routes in Canada alone and if you’re heading to the United States then you have even more options. Choosing where to go is about more than choosing where you would like to climb.

The local climate is going to play a big factor in this decision. In the southwestern states, for example, summer temperatures are so high that they can make climbing dangerous. Climbing in the rain, of course, is no fun either, so choose a time that is likeliest to be cool and dry. Read the rest of this entry →

Extreme sports have always been there. From the ancient gladiator fights in the famous Colosseum, through marathons and rock climbing, finally evolving into forms people recognize and participate in today. The adrenaline in our head and that feeling of accomplishment when you make it happen are pretty awesome for many. Degrees of risks and type of challenges we take are obviously different. Some of us would not break a sweat surfing in the sky or kayaking in whitewater rapids. Others, who prefer slightly less extreme way to go, would choose mountain biking or surfing. Nowadays, people even go for small doses of adrenaline by playing mobile games with real money. The rush is even greater with a mobile casino bonus. Variety is there, no doubt about it.

How it all started
If we stick with recent history and not go way too back, marathon runners and rock climbers were considered as modern gladiators in 1970s. Making it to the end of a 42.195 km long race was quite a challenge. Defeating endlessly high mountains was not for everyone back then. But, as more people started accomplishing both challenges, the meaning extreme evolved. Marathons were transformed to triathlons and multi-day cycling events appeared. Extreme skiing and snowboarding also started to enjoy a steady rise in popularity. People became more creative and wanted to challenge themselves even more. Sky, water or on the ground – limits seized to exist.     Read the rest of this entry →