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A Solid win at Red Bull Defiance for Braden Currie & Dougal Allan
In sweltering weather that could not be more different to last year’s arctic blast, Braden Currie and his teammate Dougal Allan displayed their world-class credentials, winning the two-day Red Bull Defiance Elite category in 12hours:14mins:48secs on Sunday. Photo by: Miles Holden It was their... Read Post
- 22 Jan 2018
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Rod’s Top Gear Picks for Torpedo7 Skyline Traverse
The countdown is on and my pre-race butterflies have started earlier than usual, have I done enough training is what keeps going through my mind, should I trade my chair for a standing desk and why is everyone in the office coughing in January! I have a history of getting sick in the weeks... Read Post
- 12 Jan 2018
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Away in Awakino
Sara: “just googled images of the St Mary’s range….check this out…decision made…I am DEFINITELY going…you in??” Me: “Yes! I’m in!” Sara: “Well that was hard ;-)” And with that brief conversation, we were signing up to mountain bike up the... Read Post
- 11 Jan 2018
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Red Bull Defiance – Compulsory Equipment
The information below provides reference to the compulsory equipment required for the Red Bull Defiance two day teams event and the single stage events (Minaret Burn MTB and Skyline Traverse Run). Compulsory equipment checks WILL be conducted at race start and may occur at anytime during the course... Read Post
- 10 Jan 2018
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Guide to Trail Shoes and Accessories
Choosing the right pair of trail shoes and equipment can be equally fun as frustrating. There are so many brands available and such a wide variety of terrain and conditions on offer to run or walk that buying the right equipment for your feet and body can make people nervous. Among the many things... Read Post
- 09 Jan 2018
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Team Skoda Racing 2017 Report
Team Skoda Racing 2017 Report (September to December) With Christmas upon us we thought it was a great time to reflect on 2017 and share how the team has gone both on and off the bike. By all accounts, this has been our best season yet and we are excited about what 2018 will bring. […] Read Post
- 19 Dec 2017
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Summer Festival Gear Guide
Packing for a festival in NZ can be tough! Don’t get caught out with the wrong gear this summer! Check out our festival gear guide below to maximise your summertime festival fun this year! The Basics Sunscreen Water bottle Cell phone and charger I.D. Credit/Debit card Cash Ticket Trash bag... Read Post
- 05 Dec 2017
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Day Hiking Checklist
We’ve blown out this list of gear essentials so that you don’t forget anything (although not completely exhaustive!). Grab what you need from the list below based on the experience of the hikers, the remoteness of the location, and the weather conditions. Remember, the conditions in New... Read Post
- 04 Dec 2017
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Listen to your body – T7 Athlete blog: Holly Pawson
‘Be strong because things will get better, It may be stormy now But it never rains forever’ Louis D’Alto. I am often in awe of the human body. Time and time again it demonstrates an incredible resilience against injury, pain and insult. It knows all the short cuts and the... Read Post
- 01 Dec 2017
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Top Tips to Get Kids Riding – By T7 athlete Andrew Sloan
Get Your little one riding with my top tips as below: 1. Helmet always – we have always role modelled and enforced that a helmet is essential no matter where you are riding as your head is a pretty important part of your anatomy to look after! 2. Open space hard surface – tennis... Read Post
- 27 Nov 2017
