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What’s good in the trail running scene
This blog post is all about veering off the beaten path to explore new ground and testing yourself on unpredictable terrain. Here we cover gear, tracks and events to give you an insight into this fast-growing sport and culture. Read Post
- adventure sports, events, explore, gear guide, marathon, nz, NZ running, offroad, run, salomon, trail, trail running, trail running events
- 29 Dec 2016
- Alex Murray
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The Year that was for Team Skoda NZ – Team Report 2016
In September 2016, Torpedo7 partnered with Team Skoda Racing, promoting the sport and helping to grow some of New Zealand’s up and coming talent in road cycling. The progression of Team Skoda is getting better and better, and they’re amazing to watch. Read Post
- cycle, road cycling, Skoda, Track Racing
- 23 Dec 2016
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Video: See you out there
Torpedo7 athlete Reon Boes and his crew getting amongst it in some of New Zealand's finest riding spots! An adventure edit to wrap up a fun year. Read Post
- adventure, explore, Mountainbiking, mtb, nz, Travelling
- 21 Dec 2016
- Alex Murray
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Introducing the Nixon Mission – The World’s First Action Sports Watch!
Ultra rugged, water resistant and aggressive in looks, the all-new Nixon Mission is the world’s first action sport smart watch, built to please all you surf junkies, skiers, snowboarders. Read Post
- Android, IOS, Nixon, Smart Watch, Snowsports, Surfing, Water Resistant
- 16 Dec 2016
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Nothing goes wrong outdoors in summer, right?
Written in conjunction with the Mountain safety Council. It’s easy to be lulled into believing that New Zealand is a true paradise in summer. Long days, BBQ’s, cricket on the beach or out the back of the beach house certainly have many of us looking forward to this time of year, for a good... Read Post
- adventure, exploring, guide, HIking, Mountain safety, New Zealand, Outdoors, summer, tips, trail running, Tramping, wilderness
- 15 Dec 2016
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Adventure Series: Becky Griffiths – A New Way Of Travelling – Part 2
Our journey from Sydney to Adelaide turned out to be a challenging month-long battle against the prevailing wind, which tested us both physically and mentally. It seemed like every Australian we met said they can’t remember the last time they had such a wet and cold Spring. Looks like we chose... Read Post
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Athlete Blog: Fiona Dowling – All in a days Adventure race
Each November the Southern Lakes Multisport Club organises a 24hr Adventure race. It has a great reputation and attracts adventurer junkies from around the lower south island. It’s always fun to race local and of course to support the local club scene. And....luckily for those of us (i.e. Me!)... Read Post
- adventure race, biking, multisport, running, seeyououtthere, Southern lakes multisport club, t7, T7athletes
- 23 Nov 2016
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Papatoetoe High School Students Thrive In The Outdoors
Papatoetoe High School students recently came back buzzing from their time at Hillary Outdoors Great Barrier Island where 10 students took part in a 5 day Outdoor Education programme. These students were able to attend the programme thanks to a community partnership between Hillary Outdoors and... Read Post
- great barrier island, high school, hillary outdoors, youth
- 28 Oct 2016
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Athlete Blogs: Cam Cole – Participation Fuels Life
With the seemingly constant flow of assignment deadlines and a half rehabbed ankle I have been feeling restricted in my ability to follow my usual exercise regime, which typically involves a lot of bike riding. By participating in sporting activities people gain a raft of physical, emotional and... Read Post
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Torpedo7 Spring Challenge Rotorua Event Report
On Saturday October 8th under the watchful presence of Mount Tarawera, 180-women gathered on the shores of Lake Tarawera at the Outlet Camp, for the first of three start waves in the Torpedo7 Spring Challenge Women’s Adventure Race. When the starting horn sounded at 6:30am, swirling mist off the... Read Post
- adventure race, spring challenge, womens
- 12 Oct 2016