6 Amazing Unusual Sports

We all know that the Olympic Games bring you glory.
...that being said, there are some sports out there that will turn you automatically into a Rock Start!

1. Wife Carrying

Wife Carrying, or as they say in the original Finnish "Eukokanto", is a simple sport. A male has to race a hard kind of cross-country 253,5 m long track while carrying a female teammate.
There are several styles of Wife Carrying and there is even an annual World Championship held in Sonkajärvi, Finland.
Who doesn't love a cool outdoor sport like this?

You can read more about it here: Carrying Wives

2. World Sauna Championships

With it's roots in the unofficial sauna sitting competitions where everyone wants to prove they can take it a little bit hotter than the next guy, the World Sauna Championships started on 1999 in Heinola, Finland.
This idea is also very simple: sit in the sauna longer than everyone else and manage to leave unaided (and that says a lot!).
But there is one slight problem: the starting temperature of the sauna is 110ºC, half a liter of water will be poured on the stove every 30 seconds, you must sit erect and you cannot touch or brush your skin.
Ai, ai, ai...

You can read more about it here:  World Sauna Championships

3. Ferret legging

What in the hell?!? Yes you read it right, they are putting live ferrets inside their trousers.
It is thought to have started among the (lonely) miners of Yorkshire, in England, and the objective is to be the one that holds the longest with the Ferret inside the trousers.
The world record is at the moment five hours and thirty minutes.

You can read more about it here: Ferret Legging

4. Swamp Football

Who wouldn't like to have a mud mask while playing football with his friends?
Well, Swamp Football is exactly what the name says, it is Football which is played on a muddy swamp. There are some changes from the normal football rules: 13 minutes each half, no outsides, 6 players and no substitution limit.
The annual World Swamp Football Championships are held at Vuorisuo Bog in Hyrynsalmi, Finland, since 2000.
Not for every couch player, but, for the ones who dare, it is a lot of fun!

You can read more about it here: Swamp Football

5. Ladder racing 

The name of this sport is self explanatory: you have to race going up a ladder.
If you dream about being either a Fireman or Spider man, if you are not afraid of heights and you like wearing tight colorful tights, this is the sport for you!

6. Mölkky

This sport not only has one of the coolest unpronounceable names, but it is also one if the nicest summer-outdoor-drink-a-beer-while-you-play sports in the world.
It is a simple throw a piece of wood to make other pieces of wood fall. You will get as many points as fallen pieces of wood or, if you fall only one, then you will get as many points as the number written on that one piece of would which you hit. The first to reach exactly 50 points wins!
Lots of fun!

You can read more about it here: Mölkky


Have you noticed that from this unusual sports, 4 of them have its roots in Finland? What this this tell us about the finnish people?


Maybe some of this sports will come into the Olympic Games very soon and we can win a medal for our country carrying a beautiful woman on our back!
...let's keep dreaming!

6 Amazing cycling accessories

We all know that cycling is nice and good for your health!
...that being said, cycling can also be a good way to make other people super jealous of your cool cycling gadgets!

1. LightLane

I thought it would be a good idea to start this list with an accessorie i have been drooling about for some time: a laser light that makes our own Bicycle Lane on the pavement.
This is a simple but very good idea, and the people at LightLane are making it into a very nice, stylish and useful product.
It started as a concept for a competition and now they are developing it into a product we will all want!

You can read more about it here: LightLane

2. TiGr Bike Lock

The TiGr Bike Lock "is a titanium lock that is Smart, Versatile, Elegant, Light, Tough and Easy to use". That is how the people at TiGr lock describe it, but i would still add that it is the most cool looking lock i have seen for a while and, and this is a big thing, it is really practical!
With a very original "storage" method and a high level of security, the TiGr lock is a great candidate to become you favorite tool to keep your precious bike safe!

You can read more about it here: TiGr Bick Lock

3. Topeak Hexus II Multi-tool.

There are a lot of Multitools out there and they all say they are the best. So, choosing one Multi-tool to present you here, was not an easy choice.
The Hexus II is an award winning Multi-tool with 16 hardened steel tools put together in one single ergonomic and stylish composite body.
At only 167g, the Hexus II you always be with you and, who know, save you from many uncomfortable situations.

You can read more about it here: Topeak Hexus II

4. Turtle Shell Speakers

Cycling is not a time to have your head in the clouds. But at times having some music would make it much more interesting.
The OT Turtle Shell Wireless Speaker is a sleek, functional and rugged Bluetooth Speaker that started as a Kick-Starter Project and is now on it's way to become a well known, and loved, product.
You can easily pair it with any of your Bluetooth devices and you'll always have your favorite soundtrack at hand on all your Outdoor Activities.

You can read more about it here: Turtle Shell Speaker

5. Overade Foldable Helmet

Why do cycling helmets always need to be so ugly and unpractical?
I think that was exactly the idea that went through the head of the creators from this amazing Foldable Helmet.
The Overade Foldable helmet offers a simple and easy to use, yet safe, stylish and reliable Helmet for the everyday use of the most demanding commuters.
Now you'll have no more excuses not not wear a Helmet.

You can read more about it here: Overade Foldable Helmet

6. Siva Atom Bicycle Generator

After a successful Kick-Starter the people at Siva have a super great product: the Siva Atom!
The Siva Atom is a lightweight, highly efficient bicycle generator and rechargeable battery pack designed to power virtually any of your electronic or mobile devices vis USB.
The Atom is the ideal product for the modern commuter cyclist, the urban biker, the weekend rider, the gadget lover or every sustainable minded cyclist who needs a charge on the go.

You can read more about it here: The Atom


With gadgets like this even I could keep up with Miguel Indurain!
...let's keep dreaming!

MusucBag

MusucBag Classic - the original sleeping back with Arms and Legs.

We all know that sleeping bags are not the coolest and sexiest thing to carry around!
That being said, we have to understand that the MusucBag in a whole new sleeping bag category on it's own!

With features like the double front YKK entry zipper to allow an easy entry, a quick-release hand closure system,  an insulated hood with 3D collar, ventilation zippers on the legs that enable temperature control, a chest pocket for a smartphone, velcro around the ankles for confortable and stumble free walking and reinforced nylon soles to prevent wear the MusucBag Classic is the perfect choice for those of us needing to stay active and keep our mobility on a nice cold night either in the wild under the stars or (who knows) at home in front of the TV.

You can find more information about it here: MusucBag

With a sleeping bag like this even E.T. will want to come camping with us!
Let's keep dreaming...