The Conch

Back in June, I was discussing the idea of a charity event to raise money for Cancer Research UK, a cause I owe a lot to.  That conversation led to a dare that would take me chasing across Northern England in a mad a daze, attempting dozens of adventure sports and activities, many of them for the ...

Dear friends As you may know, there are 7 days left until my 50:50 Challenge in aid of Cancer Research. If you’ve not heard about it, I’m attempting 50 adventure sports and activities in 50 hours between the 24th and 26th September. If...

There’s something very refreshing about the idea of swinging about in the treetops.  I remember many a time as a kid when I was happy to haul myself up a tree, seeing the world from a different perspective.  Soon after however, I turned into quite the tubby teenager, so tree climbing kind of sli...

I’ve been feeling a bit down this week.  I couldn’t explain why.  Lots of good things are happening at the moment but for some reason, when I sit down I feel a bit grumpy. I th...

If you’ve arrived at The Conch with directions from our friends at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative - Welcome!  Why not be the first to set up a group for mountain biking, road touring or BMX? M...

Ok, so it’s his second week at work but since we’ve been running around so much organising our 50:50 Challenge in aid of Cancer Research as well as the (week)afterparty in a Northern Quarter bar (details soon…promise), I’ve barely had the time to introduce Adam. He’s the one on the right. I’m Ad...

Cleveland Brady, a good friend of ours and an awesome adventure photographer, is looking for models for a photo shoot he’s doing in the next couple of weeks. ...

Today’s featured video is a fine example of why I love Ultimate (Ultimate Frisbee but without the brand name). ...

Not long now everyone.  Welcome to the weekend. I hope you have plans to get out and enjoy yourself.  In the UK, there are plenty of events each weekend to check out new and exciting adventure sports. ...

It seemed strange to many of my friends. An adventure sports fan takes his first holiday in years and goes…to Butlins. Anyone who knows me knows I am no elite athlete and definitely no adventure snob. In my mind, adventure can be found in the unlikeliest of places. ...

  If you’re heading to Abersoch, Wales for Wakestock 2009…have a fantastic time!! Sadly none of us at The Conch can be there but I can’t wait to see the photos and videos.  Be sure to upload yours, once you’ve recovered of course!

Today we’re heading to the Student Wakeboard Nationals at Sheffield Cable Ski in Rother Valley Country Park.  Although we technically launched our 5K Giveaway at the British Paragliding Cup in the Yorkshire Dales over a week ago, a few technical, meteorological and geographical problems meant we...

I’d like to introduce to you the latest member of Team Conch (I’ve heard they don’t mind me calling them that).  Although he’s the first official employee, Anthony joins a group that have been working hard to get the new website off the ground and to build a community you’ll love and want to ge...

I just heard on the radio some great news for the Scout Association.  They’ve managed to get the high-profile adventurer Bear Grylls to be their Chief Scout. I...