Health benefits of being by the sea

Here at booicore, we love being by the sea. We love to breathe in the salty air and the crashing waves make it seem like the sea itself is breathin...

Mountain biking during cold weather

With more cold weather on the way and the threat of more COVID-19 related lockdowns still looming, how can you safely continue to get out on your m...

Make 2021 the year you get into mountain biking (finally)!

In case you hadn’t already realised, we love mountain biking here at booicore. After all, it’s one of the main reasons why booicore exists. Julian,...

Family Friendly Festivals in the UK (updated for 2021)

2020 has been a different year for all of us, not least because we haven’t been able to get out on as many adventures as normal. We had such big pl...

How surfing can help your mental health

2020 has been a tough year. COVID-19 and its associated lockdowns have had an impact on many individuals - many of whom may not have struggled with...

The most awesome Christmas presents for friends & family

It's that time of year again - the trees are getting decked, the cake is being made, and Father Christmas is getting ready to load up his sack of g...

Eight steps for healthy swimming

Here at booicore, we love outdoor activities - from mountain biking to swimming and surfing. With the coronavirus pandemic being at the forefront o...

Carveboarding: What do you need to know?

Carveboarding, also known as surf skateboarding, is rapidly growing in popularity. Bigger than a normal skateboard, shorter than a surfboard, some ...

A Guide to Outdoor Swimming in Winter

If you’re anything like us then you’re probably not feeling confident about your swim fitness at all.  Usually, at the end of summer, we have month...

Bikepacking: Everything You Need to Know

Bikepacking is the latest buzzword in the world of biking. It’s all about adventure - off-road rather than touring - with as little gubbins strappe...

A Thorough Guide to Cleaning Your Mountain Bike

So you’ve got yourself a mountain bike, and it’s well used (and if it’s not, what are you doing reading this? Get out there and use it!). Are you l...

Holiday planning - Most extreme adventures in the UK

So we’ve all been stuck indoors for weeks on end, and if you are anything like the team here at booicore, you are probably starting to climb the wa...