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European Edition Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Adventure Xtreme

Extreme sports across Europe: skydiving, wingsuits, climbing, surf, paragliding, MTB — where to do them, and the people taking on gravity.

ADVENTURE XTREME

Where to do every extreme sport in Europe.

Skydiving, paragliding, rafting, surf, climbing — mapped country by country. Plus the Gravity Industries Jet Suit report.

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US Distillers Challenge European Alpine Spirits Monopoly

American craft producers are formulating local substitutes for European amari and herbal liqueurs, threatening a traditional expor…

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The Best Trail Shoes for Summer Running 2026: Dirt Tested

From do-anything all-arounders to speedy racers, mountain-tamers, and road-to-trail ramblers, we found the best trail running shoe…

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How to Set Up a Vertical Scavenger Hunt That Will Make Kids Love Climbing

When my kids’ motivation to climb waned, I began testing out an unusual idea this summer. The post How to Set Up a Vertical Scaven…

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US Park Service Investigates Mystery Illness Among Grand Canyon Rafters

A cluster of unexplained flu-like illnesses among Colorado River rafters has triggered a federal health investigation, raising con…

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Oak Components Levers Claim Increased Power for Hope Tech 4 V4 Brakes

An aftermarket upgrade to get even more power out of the Hope Tech V4 brakes. ( Photos: 7 )

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Shuvl Bikes designs modular e-mountain bike frame to break motor supplier lock-in

A UK-designed e-mountain bike frame compatible with major drive systems like Bosch and Shimano could disrupt the industry’s relian…

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Norco defies bicycle industry inflation with lower-priced trail bike lineup

Norco has launched its third-generation Fluid mountain bike at a lower price point than its 2022 predecessor, offering a rare exce…

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Fox introduces algorithmic suspension calibration to eliminate setup guesswork

The cycling components manufacturer has introduced a data-driven calibration tool that uses rider biometrics and terrain mapping t…

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Mountain Bike Geometry Evolution Slows, Shifting European Manufacturer R&D Focus

The mountain bike industry has reached a design plateau, prompting European manufacturers to redirect research and development cap…

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Video: Reece Wallace Previews His RW Invitational Backyard Freeride Course

The fourth annual RW invitational takes place on July 17-18th in Nanaimo, BC.

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Bosch eMTB Challenge Returns To Crankworx Whistler

Amateurs and professionals alike will face diverse and demanding courses, with deep fields serving up competitors from the Pacific…

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Garage micro-manufacturing highlights niche custom youth bicycle market

A high school teacher’s custom-built youth mountain bike illustrates how accessible digital fabrication tools are lowering barrier…

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Slovenia's Kope resort opens second Flat Out Days festival

The second edition of the Flat Out Days festival has opened in Slovenia, drawing dozens of international riders and highlighting t…

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Deal of the Week: Pearl Izumi Summit Knee Guards for $47.50 (50% OFF)

Keep those knees safe for half the price. <br /><br /><i>Pinkbike may earn commission on any sales through this …

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Two arrested over suspected arson as Fontainebleau fire burns 5,000 acres

A suspected arson attack has devastated over 5,000 acres of the Fontainebleau forest, threatening a major European tourist destina…

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US authorities probe fatal skydiving accident at Massachusetts facility

The death of a 28-year-old software engineer in a Massachusetts skydiving accident has prompted a federal aviation investigation, …

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Vandals Smashed The 95-Year-Old High Rock Cabin Overlooking Mount Rainier. Hikers Are Refusing to Let It Die.

Vandals severely damaged Washington's historic High Rock Lookout right before its decade-long restoration finished. Volunteers are…

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This Artist Is Painting the Pacific Crest Trail, One Gorgeous View at a Time

A California landscape artist is thru-hiking the iconic trail with his art supplies in his backpack. Every day, he stops and paint…

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Officials Have Canceled All Boundary Waters Canoe Permits Amid Surging Wildfires. Now What?

The USFS has temporarily closed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness due to rapidly spreading wildfires. Find details on refu…

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A Timeline of What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Running for a Few Days to One Month and Beyond

It's not unreasonable to worry about losing fitness when you take time off running. Here's what happens to your body, and how to b…

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Ultimate Mountain Athlete: Episode 5

Mountain biking, the final discipline in the competition, gets under way and we see who has the ultimate speed, endurance, skill, …

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Ultimate Mountain Athlete: Episode 6

The competition really heats up with the Impossible Climb, a diabolical mountain bike ascent riddled with obstacles The post Ultim…

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California desert surf lagoon deploys Wavegarden tech, cuts water use

A new California surf lagoon is using Wavegarden technology to generate 1,000 waves an hour while operating on a closed-circuit wa…

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Rare 1970 Shelby Mustang GT500 Resurfaces After Three Decades in Storage

A largely untouched 1970 Shelby GT500 fastback has emerged from long-term storage with its original engine intact, underscoring th…