Team Geared Up

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND (Team Geared Up) - When you are packing a bag for an extended outdoor trip what is one of the main things you remember to bring? A flashlight. And when does that flashlight suddenly run out of juice? Exactly when you need it most! So how would you like to have a flashlight that [...] Read More »

SINGAPORE (Team Geared Up) - We broke the news in January that an AR World Series race to be held in Ireland next summer. Valerie O’S just mailed in a press release to me. The first ever World Series Adventure Race taking place in the South West in June 14-21 2008, as part of three major rac[...] Read More »

SINGAPORE (Team Geared Up) - Not just for the fishermen among us (yawn), I would imagine that this would be ideally suited to photography too! This is the only kayak available that uses a patented extendable outrigger system to stabilize the craft, enabling outdoor enthusiasts to fish from a standi[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Siobhan has been on to let us know that entries are now open for Gaelforce West billed as “The Largest Adventure Event in Ireland”. Choose from two events; GF6, the classic one-day multi-sport challenge for solo participants or teams with biking, running[...] Read More »

SINGAPORE (Team Geared Up) - Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi rides a wave accompanied by Nicolasa his cat at the San Bartolo beach in Lima, Peru. These photos are just plain funny and I thought worth sharing. Off topic - but hey, it’s nearly Friday! I’ve been looking at ways to share m[...] Read More »

SINGAPORE (Team Geared Up) - TGU Alumni blogger Darran reports that Irishman, Damian Foxall and his French team mate Jean-Pierre Dick will sail into Barcelona tonight in the Paprec-Virbac 2 winning the 1st ever Barcelona World Race. The Barcelona World Race is a new two-handed, non-stop round the w[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) World Surf Kayaking Champion, Irish Paddler of the Year and 3rd year student at DCU, Lenny Kelleher - gets no funding!! Because his sport isn’t recognised by his college. How scandalous is that! How many world champs do you know with no funding?! (I believe hi[...] Read More »

SINGAPORE (Team Geared Up) - Thanks to Sean Murray for creating and sending TGU an Irish Adventure Racing Calendar. Good one ;-) I’m trying to promote Adventure racing in Ireland. I’ve put a calendar together which I will update when there’s more news. Thanks Sean. We’re w[...] Read More »