Biking is an extremely popular sport, whether you watching as a spectator or participating in the events, there’s always excited to be found when it comes to BMX and MTB. Therefore, we decided to include the most popular two-wheel events that will occur in 2019, many of which will also be streamed live on several sporting channels.

Simple Session 2019

The simple session provides the best street and indoor BMX park contest in the world which takes place in Tallinn, Estonia every single year. The riders will need to dress quite warmly in early February as it’s in the middle of winter in Estonia. The event will take place on 2 and 3 February 2019 and will feature separate contests for Street and Park competitors.

Yukon Arctic Ultra

Canada’s coldest winter brings out the most unbelievable humans who are willing to cycle extremely long distances along dog sledging trails in the snow. The Yukon Arctic Ultra is considered one of the coldest and toughest bike races in the world. Competitors can choose to participate in either 430 miles, 300 miles, or 100 miles in temperatures that can drop to around -50C. The 430-mile race will be a test of endurance stretching over 13 days. The event takes place from 3 February to 16 February 2019 at Whitehorse, Canada.

Crankworx Rotorua

The season for freeride and racing arrives in the southern hemisphere with the sensational Crankworx festival. You will find a huge name slopestyle comp, an Enduro World Series, and a wide variety of gravity races to ensure you are constantly entertained. The Crankworx Rotorua is the place where you can get a glimpse at what the season will look like in terms of new bikes and teams for the UCI World Cup season. The event will occur from 19 March 2019 to 24 March 2019 in New Zealand.

Cape Epic

The Cape Epic attracts amateurs and professionals alike, where you will see the world’s best in cross-country mountain biking. The MTB stage-race, consisting of 700km, goes deep into the remote interior of South Africa and across terrain that constantly changes. Riders will compete in groups of two and the team with the best time after seven stages will be declared the winners. The event will take place from 17 March to 24 March 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

UCI MTB World Cup

The 2019 season of the UCI MTB World Cup will take place in France with a remarkable downhill-only round that occurs in Lourdes during the month of April which is then followed by a round of cross-country-only during the month of May in the Czech Republic. This is undoubtedly one of the best two-wheel events that manage to travel to 9 different countries in 2019. The first event will take place in Maribor. Slovenia from 27-28 April and will end in Snowshoe in the United States on 7/8 September 2019. Other locations in this event include Germany, France, Switzerland, Andorra, and Canada.

While extreme sports are super-exciting, for most people the stock market is not and therefore investing borders on being boring. Yet, it all about to change as extreme sports adored by the selfie-loving and adrenaline-seeking societies is what is opening doors to investors looking for diversity, which is not something they normally get with the S&P500 or the TSX/Composite.

So, if you are surprised to learn that there indeed does exist an Adventure sports index on the stock market, you won’t be the only one. The adventure sports index is called the TWBASI or the Transworld Business Adventure Sports Index and you can invest in the companies and earn a great return from extreme sports consumers who simply can’t function without an adrenaline thrill.

Before you give this type of investing a go you might want to talk to a financial advisor who can create a plan based on the desired risk tolerance you desire. Although, there is no harm in at least looking at these companies or to look at how they performed since 2016. At the moment the booming niche is extreme sports and so is the TWBASI return at 268% for Billabong in 2015. It is most certainly a good market for investors.

Skull-candy & Go-pro

Both Skull-Candy and Go-pro are two of the most preferred brands and in 2011 the stocks for Skull-candy dropped from $20 to just under $4 in March 2016, while Go-pro was at $85 near the end of 2014 and is now down to $12.60. Which means that it is a market that you need to study in order to make wise decisions.

Vail Resorts Stock Trading

Operating as ski resorts, Vail Resorts can be found throughout Australia and the United States. In 2008 it was trading below $25, which was its lowest point and since it has recovered and is trading at $127.28. The stock value increased by 36% in 2015 and is mostly one to pay attention to as it constantly lands on the annual list of Forbes’s best ski resorts.

Nike

Nike is one of many that need no introduction at all, and this company is on the blue-chip stock list. What can’t be denied is that the company continues to make big money and enjoyed a 34% increase in the stock market during the past year.

Extreme Sports Stocks Worth Investigating

We selected three extreme sports stocks you could look at and these include Deckers Inc, and most certainly Skull-Candy especially while its stock is trading at $3.95, while the third choice is Luxottica, currently down by 16%, which makes it a good choice as any extreme sports enthusiast knows it will increase in value and when it does it will be substantially, since the company makes eye-wear for the fashionistas of extreme sports as well as the average Joes and the millions in-between the two. Luxottica licensed and makes some of the most renowned brands including Armani, Chanel, Ray-Ban and Oakley.

Purchasing a new snowboard can prove to be an overwhelming and confusing experience. With an extraordinary variety of different shapes and sizes, how do you know which snowboard is best suited for you? You will need to look at different specs and stats, and if you don’t know what they mean, it’s impossible to know what to get. Fortunately, we are here to help. Below, you will find a wide range of snowboards that cater to beginners and experienced snowboarders alike.

Ride Burnout 155 – $650

Anyone who witnessed the 2018 Winter Olympics will know who Billy Morgan is. He won the bronze medal in the dramatic Big Air event and used this board to achieve it. This board is ideal for freestyle riding and is far from the most expensive snowboard on the market. The mid-stiff flex provides plenty of speed, and it’s not so rigid that you won’t be able to ride rails on it. It’s basically a fantastic all-rounder at a very good price.

K2 First Lite – $380

The K2 First Lite is ideal for beginners. It’s essentially designed with female riders in mind which means its available in much shorter lengths too. With a forgiving profile and a soft flex, this is the perfect board to improve your tuning technique. The sizes range from 138cm to 154cm, making it perfect for females due to their lighter bodyweight.

Solomon Villain – $540

The Villain is the perfect example of a snowboard that can be used by both professionals and beginners. The flat profile and soft flex make it extremely easy to turn and is ideal for improving your overall technique on intermediate red and easy blue runs. The board is also suited for presses, making the edges harder to catch.

Bataleon Storm – $600

The Dutch brand entered the world of snowboarding in 2006 and managed to create quite a splash due to their Triple Base Technology. This essentially means that the edges of the board’s base are lifted, which makes it more difficult to catch. Therefore, turning is much easier for beginners. This is a responsive and stiff board which is designed for intermediate and advanced riders.

Burton Custom X – $800.

The Custom X has been a part of the company’s range of snowboards for an extremely long time with new improvements featured every single year. The 2018 model is a stiff flexing model which is best suited for intermediate and advanced riders. If you enjoy a bit of everything along with charging down a mountain at a fast pace, you can’t do better than the Custom X from Burton.

Korua Pencil – $520

Korua is a small German-based company which was established by a small group of professional snowboarders who aimed to create snowboards that stood out in a crowd. With strangely shaped tails and vibrant colour schemes, it definitely stands out. For those that are into carving, this is the best board on the market. It also floats like a dream due to the spoon-like nose and is ideal for tricks.