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# Discover Adventure | Blog
## Rachel Beard
### Recent Posts
## [TEN REASONS TO GET OUT CYCLING](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/ten-reasons-to-get-cycling)
Posted by [Rachel Beard](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/rachel-beard) on 7 Jun 2017, 16:50:11
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As it is National Bike Week, an annual event encouraging daily cycling for everyone, we thought we would support this and give you ten reasons why you should start (or carry on) cycling.
Check them out now and after you're done, [**get on your bike!**](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/#/holidays?FC.Activity=Cycle&sort=ordering%7CASC&page=1)
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## [9 TOP BIKING CHALLENGES by grade](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/top-biking-challenges)
Posted by [Rachel Beard](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/rachel-beard) on 31 May 2017, 15:20:36
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National Bike Week will soon be upon us, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to pick out a few of our cycle challenges which we think will take your fancy. We have included a selection for all abilities.. so what are you waiting for? You might just find your trip of a lifetime!
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## [Ultimate road cycling: A guide to 5 famous climbs of the Giro d'Italia](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/ultimate-road-cycling-5-famous-climbs-of-the-giro-d-italia)
Posted by [Rachel Beard](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/rachel-beard) on 19 May 2017, 13:25:55
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The [Giro d'Italia](http://www.giroditalia.it/eng/) started in 1909 and has run every year since, except for brief stops for the two World Wars. Like the Tour de France, this race is a multi-stage ride, taking place in May-June each year and 2017 marks it's centenary year! In celebration, and, to indulge the keen road cyclists amongst us, we've delved into some of the famous climbs featured on the route; so if you're following the race right now, here's a short guide to 5 of the classic climbs - including the epic Stelvio Pass...
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## [ZAMBIA: What you need to know before you go](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/zambia-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-go)
Posted by [Rachel Beard](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/rachel-beard) on 12 May 2017, 07:36:00
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[Zambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambia) is a place of spectacular natural beauty, friendly culture and, of course, the magnificent [Victoria Falls](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/lusaka-to-victoria-falls). But beyond the sugar plantations, Baobab trees and colourful local villages, there's a little more about the people, food, culture, weather and importantly, what to read to whet your wanderlust before you go...
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## [THE BENEFITS OF TAKING PART IN A FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-does-completing-a-fundraising-challenge-mean-for-charity-0)
Posted by [Rachel Beard](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/rachel-beard) on 5 May 2017, 09:26:13
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### **An interview with HOLLY EVANS, EVENT FUNDRAISER at SUE RYDER**
Sue Ryder held an incredible fundraising challenge to Nepal in 2014, raising an amazing £150,000. So, we decided to talk to Holly, Event Fundraiser, to find out what your fundraising means and how it makes a real difference by providing amazing hospice and neurological care for those who are facing a life-changing illness. They also have a very exciting, up and coming trek in [Bhutan](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/bhutan-trek). (yes you can still book a place!) which will contribute to their charity even further as Holly explains below:
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## [WHAT IT'S LIKE TO TREK COSTA RICA](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-its-like-to-trek-costa-rica)
Posted by [Rachel Beard](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/rachel-beard) on 21 Apr 2017, 12:02:37
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Want to know more about our [Costa Rica Coast to Coast Rain forest Trek](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/coast-to-coast-rainforest-trek)? It's the go-to destination at the moment, so when our very own Kim (DA HQ IT Manager by day) decided to take on this adventure herself, we couldn't wait to ask her what it was like to swap the UK winter for the heat and humidity of the Costa Rican jungle...
**So what to look out for in this blog?**
- Kim's personal trip highlights (of which there were many!)
- The reason it is classified as a TOUGH challenge (grade three)
- Kim's five top tips (for you to be able to make the most of the challenge)
- Why she recommends it and who it will suit (to find out if this challenge is for you!)
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