This weekend saw the First ever Beat The Bore Race, along the banks of the River Severn. www.beat-the-bore.co.uk As sun rose over the river Severn on Saturday morning we awoke from our Five Star Bivy with anticipation of the race ahead. For once I handed over the responsibility of photographing to my apprentice and partner in crime for the weekend" BD (Badly Drawn Boy lookalike). The first entrants turned up with great excitement. In total there were only 5 entrants. But that did not deter those of us that entered. So after having our photo ...
read full story We were feeling the cultural pull of Bristol on Saturday. So we hopped in the car and headed to the Bristol City Museum in Clifton, to take in the Banksy exhibition. My good Buddies"BD" and Simon descended from the multi-storey car park, we faced the mother of all ques!. The side street up the side of Brown's Restaurant was blocked off, we named this The "Pig Pen". The Pen was full of people,as we made our way up the street our eyeballs were assaulted, yes there was another Que "Happy Days" so we laughed and joked ...
read full story My good Buddy BD and I headed out in search of the PHOTO of Photo's. We headed to Painswick Beacon to catch the sunset.Then in to see Gloucester's annual fair finished in style on Saturday night, with a monumental fire work display that shook the buildings and made the air vibrate. Photos available to purchase on-line in the Skies and Movement Galleries. ...
read full story 30/07/09 Today I got out and got inspired. I ventured into Cheltenham looking for new material. Snapping away at fountains,Stone Columns and Sunsets from Painswick Beacon. Photos are now in the the Reflections and Skies Galleries to purchase on-line today. ...
read full story South African Greg Minnaar takes the win in Fort William. Greg accelerated down the motorway leaving the competition in his dust. Greg clinched the win 4:38.98sec with fastest recorded speed of 69.498kmh. The crowd in Fort William went wild as Greg hit the finish, 2nd place went to Sam Hill 4:40.43 top speed 0f 63.130kmh, 3rd place Sam Blenkinsop 4:41.85 top speed of 68.597kmh. Current World Champion Gee Atherton finished 4th 4:41.97sec top sped of 67.567kmh. Steve Peat narrowly missed his Fiftieth podium finish but overall still leads the 2009 Down Hill World Series. Sabrina Jonnier took ...
read full story 4th June 2009 The road trip to the world cup heat in Fort William is underway. 2feet and BD are on route. The ipod has been exausted and in need of charge.So we have decided to stop in The Lake District tonight and re-charge.Sitting in the sun with a pint of Black Sheep and a game of Snakes and Ladders. Our aim this year is to bring the Extreme To The Main Stream as Steve Peat goes for a record 50th podium finish in the UCI World Down Hill Series. We have on standby The Sun, The Daily Mail, The ...
read full story Since we started selling our unique imagery. We have been proud to supply OS with some lip smacking map covers. We are proud that our images adorn some of the best selling maps in the UK. So if you want to own a piece of us go and buy one today. Happy Travel's "PETE" ...
read full story The agency was pleased to be approached by the Festival to take the official photographs for this years event. Pete had great fun sampling the delights of the Bowmore Distillery and partaking in the party at the Snow Goose Restaurant. The special festival ale courtesy of The Atlas Brewery kept the week swinging nicely. The day time courses and activities kept everyone busy. The Tuesday brought fantastic blue bird skies and perfect conditions so everyone was either climbing The North Face of Ben Nevis or ripping up the slopes at Nevis Range on boards or skis. The audiences were ...
read full story Get ready the place! Nevis Range Fort William the time 6th / 7th June 2009, World Cup Downhill action from the Worlds Favorite venue.Joe Barnes at home. The new website for the 2009 event is now live. Tickets are available so get them quick to avoid disappointment. http://www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk/ "WORLD'S BEST EVER DOWNHILL RIDER AIMING FOR MOUNTAIN BIKE FIRST AT FORT WILLIAM WORLD CUP"-Steve Peat reveals hopes for UK leg of 2009 Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, presented by Shimano-The legendary British mountain biker who is currently dominating the downhill World Cup has his sights set on a record-breaking performance ...
read full story 3 Climbers killed in Avalanche on the Buachaille Etive Mor. 9 climbers in two separate parties caught in Avalanche in Glen Coe. 2 RAF helicopters air lifted the casualties to the Belford Hospital in Fort William.Full story from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7848934.stm ...
read full story The last day of 2008 was seen out in style. We exited the cloud just after starting up number Five Gully to cast our eyes over The Douglas Boulder standing proud with clouds lapping around it. The sun shone and on exiting the gully we were greeted with a spectacular cloud inversion. Happy 2009 from all the gang. ...
read full story On a dissmal week in August we had one good weather window of a drier clearer day. That day I spent with Joe Barnes working with him on getting some new imagery for his new website. Since I have re-located to Fort William Joe and his family have played a big role in helping me settle in the area. So a big thank you. That morning was just like any other morning for every one else, but for Joe and I it was another adventure. We opted for the car as Joes dad had the race van, ...
read full story The Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup has descended on Fort William again. Kicking off the action, with the elbow banging action from The Four Cross. Women's Final Results in Number one spot Anneke Beerten NED,2nd Jana Horakova CZE, 3rd Anita Molcik AUT.Mens Results 1st Guido Tschugg GER, 2nd Dan Atherton GBR, 3rd Rafael Alvarez De Lara Lucas ESP.Next event action sees the cross country event taking to the trails around the Nevis Range on Saturday 7th June.Sunday sees the Zen Master's in action in the Down Hill Final. Featuring Sam Hill ,Steve Peat, Gee Atherton and Greg Minnaar ...
read full story The full low down and photographs from our cheap as chips 2008 challenge to hike and ride in Scotland. Participants "Two Feet Pete"(Peter Collins), "The Yetti" (Andrew McClure) and "BD" (Mr Gary Write). Friday 14th March 2008 Depart time 14:30. After a stressful morning in Bristol, it was time to load up the car and let the road trip commence. I do not know how we did, but we managed to get all the camping gear, snowboards and three people in to Jimmy the Jimni. Bags strapped to the roof every conceivable nook and cranny in the car rammed ...
read full story Sir Edmund Hillary died from a heart attack in Aukland Hospital, New Zealand at 09:00 local time Friday 11th January (20:00 Thursday 10th GMT). Sir Edmund will always be remembered along with Tenzing Norgay for being the first people to climb Everest in 1953. Their achievement inspired the world, and became legendary in the annals of mountaineering. Sir Edmund will be missed by all, his inspiration will carry on through his family and charity. A truly great human being. ...
read full story Jake Burton throws down the gauntlet to all Snow boarder's with a keen eye for a video, a sense for fun and adventure. Burton are offering $5,000.00 for the best video showing Snow boarder's poaching the four Ski only resorts in the USA. MAD RIVERS GLEN VT, DEER VALLEY UT,ALTA UT and TAOS SKI VALLEY NM. Yes if you won all four you could earn yourselves $20,000.00. So if your state side and a mind to earn some cash check out http://www.burton.com/poachers/ and get the low down. HAPPY POACHING ONLY IN AMERICA.We look forward to seeing some cool ...
read full story Yipee it's one our favorite times of the year, batteries charged, cameras packed. Yes we are heading up to the NEC this weekend to take in the Bike Show. See what exciting new bikes are on display, drool over the gleaming machinery and sparkling models !!! . Watch this space for photographs and news from the event. Find out about our likes, dislikes and our must haves. My main dislike before even hitting the show, is that extortionate car parking fee charged by the NEC of £8.00. Come on guys what's the crack?. Like's the traditional egg ...
read full story Photo Stroud Festival of Photography 15-27th October 2007 has opened. Lots of cool exhibitions, talks and workshops are going on over the duration of the Festival. To find out more visit www.stroudphotofestival.co.uk to view all of the dates exhibitors and event information. You will all be pleased to know I have some work being shown on the digital projection exhibition www.digitaljourney.org.uk the images on Climate will be projected on buildings in Stroud. ...
read full story Earthrace has been moored in Bristol for the last two days. After hearing about the biodiesel boat that will be attempting the Global Circumnavigation Record Attempt. 24,000 Nautical miles in 65 days, 4 Crew powered by 100% pure biodiesel. I decided to go and see for myself. Earthrace has been receiving lots of well deserved publicitiy on the teleivision news. Local school children have beeen visiting the boat during its stay in Bristol. Learning about the 100% biodiesel fuel it runs on and the unique wave piercing design. I found myself asking questions. Why do the ...
read full story SPEEDWAYS PREMIER LEAUGUE RIDERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL was held at The Abbey Stadium in Swindon tonight. Starting with a display of Free Style Motorcross. Lots of hot action on the track saw lots of competative racing this evening. Action on the M4 also stopped some of the riders from being able to compete in the final.1st Place Honors went to James Wright form Workington2nd Place went to Jason Lyons from Birmingham3rd Place went to Jacek Rempala BerwickPhotos to follow ...
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