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The Brendan Voyage (Book)

russ — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:12:29 +0000

This is a great story of adventure that documents Tim Severins, ,Arthur Magans,George Malony & Trondur Patursson 1976 sail across the North Atlantic from Ireland to North America in a currach, recreating the legendary voyage of St Brendan the Navigator. The crew stopped off in the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland and finally reaching Newfoundland in North America. St Brendan lived during the sixth century, and is one of the most famous Irish saints who may even have reached America in his travels. The Turas team recently filmed in the Faroe Islands and Iceland and are presently working on a documentary. Tim Severins, The Brendans Voyage Book Review 9/10

Landrover Owners Club Australia

russ — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:16:29 +0000

Turas will be posting a documentary on Australia’s oldest Land Rover Owners Club in the coming months.The Sydney based Land Rover Owners Club (LROC) was formed in 1966 by a group of enthusiasts who shared an interest in four wheel driving and the great outdoors. It caters for all models from Series I right through to the current Freelander, Defender, Discovery and Range Rover. the Club organises day, weekend and extended trips to satisfy various interests of the wide range of membership and cater for the novice through to the experienced driver. Stay tuned for some exciting footage with the Landrover Owners Club for more information check out http://www.lroc.com.au/

Mountain Biking (Free Riding)

russ — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:15:07 +0000

Check out the collective Free Ride Mountain Biking video. Freeride is a relatively new discipline of mountain biking, combining different aspects of the sport such as downhill and dirtjumping and big mountain which has progressed rapidly in recent years, and is now recognized as one of the most popular disciplines within mountain biking.The term is a derivative of freeriding, which originally came from surfing and is now also used in other sports including snowboarding,skiing, windsurfing, snowmobiling and Jet skiing. 9/10

Motivate Challenge 2010

russ — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:45:53 +0000

Check out the Motivate Challenge 2010 at Punchestown Racecourse, in conjunction with the Avon Ri Lakeshore Resort. Aiming to bring adventure racing to the next level on September 11th 2010. The Motivate Challenge is an adventure race, which consists of 3 disciplines – kayaking, running and cycling. for more details visit
www.motivatechallenge.com

Liffey Descent announced for the 4th of September 2010

russ — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:49:05 +0000

The Turas team will be filming the 2010 Liffey decent and posting the short film to the website ….. The Liffey Descent Canoe Race canoe race is an annual down river canoe and kayak race, of some 18 miles in length, that has been held on the River Liffey in Ireland since 1960. (Click here to see a short film of the event )It starts by the K Club above Straffan weir in County Kildare, and finishes by the Trinity Rowing Club. 2009 saw the 50th anniversary of this eventstay tuned for more details

Basecamp Adventure Adventure Racing night-4th August 2010

russ — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:07:06 +0000

Want to learn from Ireland’s most experienced adventure racers? Want to get last minute advice before races like Gaelforce? What bike to choose, what gear to bring, what tyres to use, what shoes to use, what to eat…. The night will feature slideshows and video from one day races such as Gaelforce, WAR and Roar as well as footage from races such as Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge and Primal Quest for those who feel like tackling the more extreme end of Adventure Racing or purely if you want to see what these mad men do!!!!check out the facebook page by clicking HERE Entry is free and there will be a spot prize or two on the night!
When: Wednesday August 4th, 7.00pm

The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race-2010

mark — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:05:20 +0000

The Beast of Ballyhoura eveny takes place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Jul 30th–Aug 2nd 2010.The event features a uniquely Irish 36 hour non-stop race across the ancient & magical surroundings of counties Cork, Limerick & Tipperary.http://www.ballyhourabeast.com/

Achill ROAR multi- sport event announced for Sept 11 2010

mark — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:02:24 +0000

“Achill Island will once again host the hugely successful Achill ROAR multisport adventure event on the 11th September 2010.The Achill ROAR event is unique in its format by offering two levels of difficulty and a choice between those wishing to Swim or Kayak followed by some testing off-road running and superbly scenic but challenging cycling.

The experience of the main organisers Paul Mahon and Brian Keogh as participants in similar events at home and abroad was in evidence in this well presented and universally well received event which is sure to become a permanent feature on the Outdoor Event Calendar”

You can also view an extended (7 min) version video of last year Roar.

Visit the event website at www.roar.ie

The West Wicklow Roar

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:22:19 +0000

Congratulations to all that competed and completed the West Wicklow Roar in glorious sunshine.. Winners in the Men’s Expert Category was John Caffrey just 7 seconds ahead of Niall Somers and Cormac Conroy in third.In the Ladies Expert Category a titanic battle up front all day saw former Olympic mountain biker Jenny Mc Cauley finish just ahead of current Irish MTB Champion Beth Mc Cluskey and WAR winner Derval Devaney in third. In the sports category the clear winner in the mens race was Brendan O Brien ahead of Philip Kavanagh and Michael Curley whilst Emma Donlon led home Jenny Kilbride and Mags Fitzgerad in the ladies event.

The West Wicklow Roar was the second race in the National Adventure Race Series following on the recent WAR Glendalough event.

Next up for the ROAR team is Achill on September 11th – Don’t miss out on what will be a super race and rocking party

www.roar.ie

4×4 Adventure Show 27th, 28th and 29th August 2010.

russ — Sun, 23 May 2010 02:36:58 +0000

Turas will be soon posting film footage of the The Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT inc. This was a cracking event taht introduced the first Sydney 4WD Adventure Show, a show that will become an important feature of this great city’s and of NSW annual events calendar.This show is for all those businesses to present their products and services to an audience with an adventurous spirit.The shows audience is interested in experiencing Australian adventure such as 4WD vehicles and accessories, travel, caravanning, camping, canoeing, mountain bike riding, hiking, scuba diving, mountain climbing, fishing, skiing and boating to name a few.

When was the Show?
This show took place on the 27th, 28th and 29th of August 2010 and will be an annual event.Sydney Dragway, at Eastern Creek, will be the permanent home for this event. Sydney Dragway will partner Four Wheel Drive NSW and ACT in developing this site as a four wheel drive hub of Sydney. It will host permanent off road tracks and a commercial 4WD training facility as well as a site for the development of other outdoor adventure facilities.

For more information phone 1300 908 669 or email the Event Manager
em@4wdadventureshow.com.au

http://www.4wdadventureshow.com.au/index.php