It’s always terrific to find new ways to stay in shape. Don’t dismiss new sports – they can be loads of fun, and are usually a great way to meet new people. So i[...]
Surfing has to be one of the coolest sports on the planet, but part of its ‘coolness’ derives from the fact that only a chosen few can do it, this is because it’s[...]
Why and how you can banish your weight-training fear Intimidating meat head men and the prospect of bulky muscles, are enough to ward most girls off weights and encourage us to sta[...]
Follow this 8-week women’s training guide for running a 10k. The training plan can easily be fitted around a busy lifestyle and is a perfect base for building general fitnes[...]
Dance – How to make the best decisions for you! Ever considered how dance can enable you to discover yourself and make great decisions in your life? Dance can be such a great[...]
The beauty of cycling is that you don’t really need any special gear to have fun. However, if you plan on riding regularly there are a few things that can make life safer and[...]
The hottest thing on the city streets is not the latest gas guzzling Ferrari nor a four-wheel drive but its environmentally friendly cousin. This two-wheeled fiend can get you from[...]
If you get into cycling you may want to find other people to ride with. Most areas have local cycle clubs who are always looking for new members. A quick search on the net or askin[...]
Click on the images below to view the bike diagrams in full… The complete bike Bike frame Wheels Forks Rear mech / cassette Front mech / chainset Rear suspension Handlebars[...]
It’s a good idea to give your bike a quick once over before you ride. Loose or faulty components can cause accidents. Step1. Check your brake blocks/pads to see they are not [...]
Basic bike maintenance isn’t too difficult but it can be a hassle if you don’t have the right tools for the job, fortunately those tools aren’t too expensive. For[...]
Fixing a puncture is quite simple but there is a bit of a knack. Practice makes perfect. If your tyres are new they may be very inelastic and they may prove difficult to remove fro[...]
If you’re new to cycling a bike shop can be a bit of a bewildering place. There’ll be a lot of choice and an assistant who, if you’re unlucky, will blind you with[...]
Suspension travel Mountain Bikes Mountain bikes are designed for riding off-road on rough tracks, mountains aren’t a necessity. They tend to have wide knobbly tyres, tough 26[...]
What is the difference between boats and ships? When sailing was the principal means of transport, a ship was considered to be a vessel with three or more rigged masts, but these d[...]
For those who didn’t grow up on the water, sailors can seem to speak their own language. But it is not designed just to confuse newcomers; seafarers know that nautical termin[...]
If you’re thinking of living on the water, whether it’s a static houseboat, barge or other live aboard vessel, or to cruise the canals and inland waterways on a narrow [...]
Rugby League is the 13-a-side version of the rugby football that was developed by professional players. Changes to the rules were made to encourage a faster game, with more [...]
A brief history of football The original players of football were the Chinese with their sport Tsu Chu, which literally meant ‘kick ball’. Over thousands of years the g[...]
The history of the game Although Women’s Rugby has been around since the beginning of the 20th Century in one form or another, it has only been within the last 15 years or so[...]
This guide gives you the low down on how to train for running a marathon. Timescale: You should allow at least 16 weeks preparation for running a marathon. Most training plans will[...]
The Origins The invention of rugby football is traditionally attributed to William Webb Ellis, a schoolboy at Rugby School in 1823. He allegedly brought the game into being by simp[...]
Origins of marathon running The marathon race has been part of the modern Olympics since the 1896 games in Athens. The event is said to have been inspired by the legend of the gree[...]
What is the Ryder Cup? Played every two years between the elite golfers of Europe and the USA the Ryder Cup is without a doubt the biggest team competition in the world of g[...]
