Danica Patrick has all the magazine covers.
The fact that she was the most-searched athlete on AOL in 2008 shows she has the fan interest.
Patrick, the biggest name in the IndyCar Series, also has the endorsements and top-flight sponsors.
Now the series’ most recognized driver is getting something even more important to her — the results she’s been seeking since her IndyCar career began in 2005.
“So far we’ve had a really good season,” Patrick said. “We’ve had strong runs. We’ve been working really hard as a team, having a lot of fun and our pit crew has been awesome.” … Details
Kayak Cycling Mt. Bike Road Rock Climbing – A mountain of outdoor competition ahead in Vail
Teva Mountain Games offer climb-paddle-ride cornucopia
VAIL — When Teva sandal inventor Mark Thatcher first dreamed up the idea for the world’s first “sport sandals,” he never envisioned how many sports his shoes would ultimately dip their toes into.
But that little ankle strap the former river guide attached to his flip-flops to keep them from floating away back in the early 1980s has hung on long enough for the soles to sprout some soul and branch out to any number of adventure activities — from rock climbing to trail running.
Those two sports, along with five others, are on display at this weekend’s eighth edition of the Teva Mountain Games in Vail. Scheduled today through Sunday in the streets and creeks of Vail Village, some 1,400 athletes are expected to compete for more than $100,000 in 21 disciplines, attracting the best of the best. Nearly 35,000 spectators are expected to contribute to the festive celebration of mountain culture…Â DetailsÂ
Skiing down under is well underway with resorts in New Zealand starting early and a couple of Aussie ones opening this weekend. There’s snow in Norway and a fresh fall in Austria. Oh, and some in India too. It’s melted in Saudi Arabia though.
Here’s a the round up with some help from our friends over at www.skiinfo.com.
The 2009 ski season has kicked off in the Southern Hemisphere with the opening of Mt Hutt in New Zealand. In North America, Whistler Blackcomb, has finished earlier than expected due to warm weather as we have already reported on PlanetSKI, but a handful of resorts remain open. More than a dozen ski centres are still open in Europe across six countries, with fresh snow reported in Austria and Norway … Details
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The wait is over – and the ski season is about to begin
Hundreds of keen snow sports enthusiasts have for weeks been waiting impatiently for the 2009 ski season to begin; wistfully eyeing the snowy peaks surrounding Queenstown, stocking up on new season’s skis and boards, purchasing new outfits, waxing their equipment and practising their stances in the comfort of their lounges.
Some have trekked up Coronet Peak just to get in a pre-season run or two, while others have waited for …Â Details