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What does it mean to be or get stoked? Why do surfers feel so stoked all the time? Discover the origins of the most spoken word in post-heat interviews.

In Old English, the word “stoc” meant a “place.” That is why you can often find the word “stoke” in the name of cities and villages – Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke Newington, Stoke Bishop, etc.

As time went by, the word gave birth to   …  More

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This is what happens when you go to the Alps in Europe and drive 25 mountain passes in five days. Together with 9 great handling cars, a drone and cameras.

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Some random moments from 2014, it certainly was a busy and fun year, i travel with my pet drone everywhere I go and I’m excited to start 2015 as a licensed drone operator, its going to be a freaky industry to work in.

Thanks to all the crew and talent that take me on these amazing adventures – Stu Gibson

Talent:  Mick Fanning, Shaun Wallbank, Ian Alldredge, Mikey Brennan, Justin Allport, Dave Kalama, Noa G, Connor Coffin and Matt Wilko

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This article is a collection of literature (both academic and non-academic) having some connection to economic impacts of mountain-biking. In this article I attempt to analyze the literature and abstract data to the extent practical, to allow for some very rough, comparative analysis between regions, countries and times. There are no standardized baselines for comparison, so I used my own judgment to come up with categories that would hopefully make sense.

These articles, the analysis within and the methodology employed are rough and ready. Criticism and input are welcome. I’ve been told that the information has been  …  More

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