Welcome to the Christmas 2019 Bumper Special Issue
Our Christmas Bumper Issue is now available. In an action packed edition, we have another wedged issue with articles including
- The Continental National Adventure Race Series 2019 in review…
- Competitor Spotlight: Shane Herlihy & Caroline O’Rourke
- Ollie Kirwan: An insight from the Race Directors chair
- Gadgets, Gear & more: We checked out the latest gear to get you “Winter Ready”
- Yoga for Athletes: Laura O’Driscoll is back with another helping of flexibility exercises to help you reach your best
- MTB. A starters guide
- and much much more.
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Past Issue Archive
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