Outdoors
The fierce pioneers of Lebanon's first female roller derby team
Shiny Tiny — Roller derby has made its way to Beirut and slammed down with an intentional thud. These women aren’t just pioneers: they’re the architects of a new future.
Written by: Jessica Holland
Gliding across borders: Taking flight in Iran
A new perspective — The last foreign glider to fly in Iran found himself locked up behind bars. When American pro-glider Nick Greece took flight, he had no idea how his border-breaking trip would end.
Written by: James Joiner
The Batman of skateboarding
If you build it, they will come... — From New York to Ethiopia, DIY legend Jerry Mraz transforms neglected spaces under the cover of darkness – selflessly crafting skate spots for anyone and everyone.
Written by: Anthony Pappalardo
Meet the retro road warriors battling for glory on the streets of Sri Lanka
No gears, no teams, no prizes — For the amateur street racers of south Sri Lanka, competing on antiquated bikes is the ultimate test of endurance. Only cool heads and sheer determination will prevail.
Written by: Cian Traynor
How to escape your life and begin again
Ghosting the world — Sometimes the only way to survive is to pack everything up and start over. But whether you’re drawn to the unknown or driven by a need to cut ties, life lessons have a way of catching up with you. Here are three stories of people who reinvented themselves.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The art of simplifying your life (by getting rid of stuff)
The Minimalists — After giving up six-figure salaries in the corporate world, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus decided to get back to basics. Now, as the Minimalists, they help others make space for what's important in life.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The island escape for de-stressing your creativity
Drop Everything — Mary Nally started a cultural biennial on a small Irish island, giving people a chance to unplug and reignite their creative spark.
Written by: Ella Guthrie
DIY motorbike magazine Sideburn celebrates the power of unsung heroes
Go fast, turn left — Launched in 2008, Sideburn Magazine was created as an antidote to the stale offering from other motorbike magazines on the market. Little did Gary Inman know that when he started telling stories about everyday heroes, he'd created a home for bikers from all walks of life.
Written by: Alex King
My stint as a financial dominatrix taught me free money isn't all it seems
Who holds the power? — We've all got our own little kinks in the bedroom, fantasies of all types and fashions that provide a thrill from the bizarre to the sublime. Abi Wilkinson received a message from a man offering her cash, for which she'd have to do nothing. It made her wonder, is the world of financial domination just too good to be true?
Written by: Abi Wilkinson
Europe’s most epic mountain cycling climbs
Man against mountain — Incredible photography captures the most brutal challenges you can put yourself through on a bike.
Written by: Alex King
