Fresh from his stint as a TV commentator for the X Games, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk flew to South Africa, then ventured to the outskirts of Durban and discovered a skate park in what seems the most unlikeliest of places for such a facility: a Zulu village.
“I can’t believe what I am seeing here in this community,” he said. “It is one of the most amazing skateboard sites I have ever been to. The experience of seeing these young people from disadvantaged backgrounds is something that will stay with me forever.”
Hawk is a member of the Laureus World Sports Academy and was on hand for the launch of a partnership with Indigo Youth Movement, as part of a larger project to help young people in rural communities develop life skills and confidence through skateboarding…Â Details & Picture
In an effort to raise awareness and money for Your Life Counts, a youth suicide prevention organization, extreme rider Dale Vranckx set a new world record by riding a Sea-Doo RXT iS 255 personal watercraft 786 miles (1,265 km) in 16 hours 10 minutes. His average speed for the run was an amazing 56.7 mph (91.2 km/hr).
Starting at 5:15 a.m. on June 19, the St. Williams, Ontario native began riding his first eight-mile lap in Long Point Bay, from Booth’s Harbour Marina to Port Rowan Marina. 786 miles later Vranckx finally finished at 9:25 PM of the same day after completing an astonishing 98 laps.
“Your Life Counts is a great cause and this challenge was a great opportunity to raise awareness of their work and help save young lives,†Vranckx said. As of today, he has raised over $2,000.00 for Your Life Counts. Donations can still be made at www.yourlifecounts.org.
“I have not met anyone else who embodies the sheer grit of determination and perseverance to make it through no matter what. Dale is a great example for our youth showing that by focusing on moving forward and working through difficulties one can accomplish great things in lifeâ€, said Rory Butler, Your Life Counts Founder and CEO… Details
This popular L.A. bike destination is surrounded by tons of dirt trails that, despite a lack of man-made features and uphill gondy access (things the official Mammoth Mountain resort bike park offers), don’t sacrifice much in the way of scenery, conditions or challenge. Mountain bikers on a budget may want to check these out on their next drive up Hwy. 395 to Mammoth Lakes:Â
Easy – Horseshoe Lake
Follow Lake Mary Road past several lakes to its end at the Horseshoe Lake parking lot. A 1.2 mile trail circling the lake is flat the whole way so it works for families.
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The powerful two-boat Qatar team has withdrawn from the remainder of the UIM Class 1 Offshore series, citing ‘misconduct and bad sportsmanship’ as behind the decision.
Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor, president of the Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF), said the Qatar team would not be taking part in any of the remaining four races.
The Sheikh partners offshore legend and throttleman Steve Curtis in the Qatar 96 boat, while Abdullah Al Sulaiti and Matteo Nicolini handle the Qatar 95 boat.
It is rumoured that another team, believed to be Norwegian, is also contemplating pulling out of the championship, while Australia’s Bill Barry-Cotter, owner of the two boat Maritimo team, has come out in full support of the Qatar team… DetailsÂ