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OLYMPIC GAMES 2020

While no one really knows the exact origin of the Olympic Games, it’s generally agreed that they began back in 776BC in Olympia, Greece. Initially lasting just a single day and with just one event, the ‘Stadion’ race, a short sprint the length of the stadium, the Olympics soon grew to incorporate a second and [...]

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DIRT DOWNHILL FANTASY LEAGUE 2012 NOW LIVE

The Dirt Fantasy League in association with Trek has returned for 2012, once again offering up a full build bike to the most clued up Downhill World Cup manager out there. UK residents will also be eligible for the second place prize, a training day with none other than 2011 World Cup Champion, Tracy Moseley. [...]

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Zero to Hero Episode 3

There’s no doubt about it, action sports can be intimidating. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking to push the boundaries of what is possible or a newbie looking to master the basics, the consequences are high and it’s an unfortunate reality that some people pay the ultimate price. For those looking to break into any [...]

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“Good Morning Gravity” wins Short Stories

“Good Morning Gravity” wins Short Stories, the filmmaking competition fuelled by Relentless Energy Drink. MPORA Action Sports Richard Forne has walked away with a £10,000 prize and the chance to work with Relentless Energy drink in 2012 for his emotive portrait of, Relentless Energy Rider, Nikki Croft’s recovery from a serious brain injury, ‘Good morning [...]

UCI BMX World Champs Birmingham

As many of you will already know, the UCI BMX World Championships are coming to Birmingham next year for what organisers promise will be the biggest and best BMX show in 2012, and tickets are now on sale at bmxworldchamps.co.uk. The event, which takes place at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena (NIA) from May 24th-27th, will [...]

Are you a Factory Filmmaker?

With the advent of DSLRs and smart phones capable of high-definition 1080p footage, we’ve come a long way since William Lincoln first patented his “moving wheel” of images back in 1867. Day in day out the MPORA team are being blown away by the work of young action sports filmmakers, whether it’s a highly polished [...]

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Kelly Slater – World Title Rerun

Michael Schumacher, Tiger Woods, Chris Eubank, there comes a point in time when you just don’t want winners to win anymore. The initial hope of a fresh face atop the podium fades as an all too familiar story unravels before your eyes. Time is precious, filling it with reruns is not the best return on [...]

MAXXIS British Championship Highlights

The Desertmartin track in Northern Ireland is considered by many as one of the best race tracks in Europe and is known for its demanding nature and unpredictability. The fifth round of the MAXXIS British Championships would see misfortune for series leader Zach Osborne with the rough sandy circuit taking its toll, although the heavy [...]

Sexploitation The Movie

Ok so it’s not a movie, it’s a short edit featuring nearly naked women, surfing and nearly naked women, which some say is blatant exploitation. But who’s being exploited here? Is it man’s weakness for beautiful ladies or is it beautiful ladies being sexually objectified? Make your decision right here… LNF Ep. 3: SEXPLOITATION >>