Red Bull X-Alps 2011 - Nuno Virgilio http://www.redbullxalps.com/ Red Bull X-Alps 2011 en Red Bull X-Alps 2011 - Nuno Virgilio http://www.redbullxalps.com/fileadmin/setup/templates/images/Red-Bull-X-Alps-2011_sharing_small.jpg http://www.redbullxalps.com/ Red Bull X-Alps 2011 TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:03:00 +0200 What a race http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/22/what-a-race.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/22/what-a-race.html

Well, it's been a great adventure. Thanks to all the support messages and

best of luck to the remaining teams. It's a privilege to have had the

opportunity of doing this with you all. Very good staff as well. See you

next time :)

God speed!

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:40:56 +0200 Day 5 http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/21/day-5-1.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/21/day-5-1.html

Another take off, second of the day.

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:29:14 +0200 Teamwork. I destroy, he fixes... http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/21/teamwork-i-destroy-he-fixes.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/21/teamwork-i-destroy-he-fixes.html

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:02:00 +0200 Day 4 http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/20/day-4-2.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/20/day-4-2.html

Enjoying the penalty...

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:54:25 +0200 Day 4 http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/20/day-4-1.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/20/day-4-1.html

Its raining again...

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:15:45 +0200 Day 4 http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/20/day-4.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/20/day-4.html

24h penalty that's bad. But not so much, is time to rest and tomorrow come

back with full power.

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:00:08 +0200 Not looking that good... http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/19/not-looking-that-good.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/19/not-looking-that-good.html

After hurting my knee on the way down from Dachstein I got some nice

blisters.. Well,no one said it would be easy. It's time to rest and recover.

Still a long way ahead

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:00:01 +0200 Day2 http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/19/day2.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/19/day2.html

Hard work..

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:01:14 +0200 Day 2 http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/18/day-2.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/18/day-2.html

Hard day...hike and hike!

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:35:17 +0200 Adamekhutte, where we've spent the night before going up to Dachstein http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/18/adamekhutte-where-weve-spent-the-night-before-going-up-to-dachstein.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/18/adamekhutte-where-weve-spent-the-night-before-going-up-to-dachstein.html

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:21:26 +0200 Would ask for a chocolate but she's not blue.. http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/18/would-ask-for-a-chocolate-but-shes-not-blue.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/18/would-ask-for-a-chocolate-but-shes-not-blue.html

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:52:43 +0200 Too strong wind trying to pass to south face of dachstein http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/18/too-strong-wind-trying-to-pass-to-south-face-of-dachstein.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/18/too-strong-wind-trying-to-pass-to-south-face-of-dachstein.html

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:52:34 +0200 Day 0 http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/16/day-0.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/16/day-0.html Dinner... Some carbohidrates more... Eh...eh...!

Dinner... Some carbohidrates more... Eh...eh...!

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:05:49 +0200 Small tribute to the supporters. They also play a crucial role http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/16/small-tribute-to-the-supporters-they-also-play-a-crucial-role.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/16/small-tribute-to-the-supporters-they-also-play-a-crucial-role.html

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:00:15 +0200 Last minute checks... http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/16/last-minute-checks-1.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/16/last-minute-checks-1.html

Just before the race start the weather seems to be improving and getting

good for flying. But we check the alternatives... Just in case

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:52:42 +0200 Last minute checks... http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/16/last-minute-checks.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/16/last-minute-checks.html ]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:03:16 +0200 Prt http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/14/prt.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/14/prt.html ]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:47:42 +0200 Video test http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/14/video-test.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/14/video-test.html ]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:41:44 +0200 Por http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/14/por.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/14/por.html ]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:41:20 +0200 Briefings... http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/14/briefings.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/07/14/briefings.html ]]> Nuno Virgilio nunovirgilio@gmail.com Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:26:24 +0200 flying flying flying http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/06/21/flying-flying-flying.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/06/21/flying-flying-flying.html ok.. it's flatlands all over the Iberian peninsula but at least we've had some airtime

we've been to some local competitions in order to check airworthiness of the gear and have some fun :)

 

check our webpage and facebook for further details

]]> Nuno Virgilio Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:46:00 +0200 it's been a while http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/05/30/its-been-a-while.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/05/30/its-been-a-while.html since our last diary entry

well, a lot of stuff happened in between:

we've been to the Pyrenees where we could climb the highest peak together with Joao Garcia, one of the few in the World to climb all the 14 peaks higher than 8000m without oxygen. it was great to be up there with such an inspiring guy!

after that i got the new glider and could try it in some small xc flights. first impression is... GREAT WING!!! :) i'm loving it and i'm sure it will be a nice partner for the upcoming aerial adventures..

meanwhile...

]]> Nuno Virgilio Mon, 30 May 2011 11:56:00 +0200 some more mountains http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/04/19/some-more-mountains.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/04/19/some-more-mountains.html before the Alps: the Pyrenees

spring time has arrived here but unfortunatelly the conditions are not booming yet.. we're getting a bit frustrated with the lack of flying specially when seeing already some 200k+ flights on the Alps..

well, at least we can get some sun by the beach :)

 

we're heading soon to the Pyrenees for some high terrain training.

 

check our website and facebook fan page for more updated news!

 

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:25:00 +0200 time to fly http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/03/18/time-to-fly.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/03/18/time-to-fly.html spring is arriving and so are the first thermals

we've been training on the ground, mainly some trekks on the small "mountains" nearby. now the weather is improving and we already have some nice spring conditions. it's time to spread our wings.

 

 

-we're posting some more detailed news on our webpage and facebook

 

]]> Nuno Virgilio Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:35:00 +0100 magazine SobreVoar http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/02/26/magazine-sobrevoar.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/02/26/magazine-sobrevoar.html monthly tv program from Portuguese Free Flight Federation

X-Alps is going to have a big coverage and we were asked to give some words about our participation

]]> Nuno Virgilio Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:51:00 +0100 the night train(ing) http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/02/25/the-night-training.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/02/25/the-night-training.html trekking @ arrábida by night

me and Sam headed up to our closest mountain - arrábida- for a night walk.

a torta de azeitão for good energy ;), headlamps on and here we go!

made it up to the top starting on the north side, trough forest tracks changing to muddy and then really steep rocky path on the final leg. the view up there was amazing. all the lights from the city under the stars, with no wind and very nice temperature.

we came down on the south side and went around through west.

nice tracks on the ancient...

]]> Nuno Virgilio Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:39:00 +0100 media http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/02/23/media.html http://www.redbullxalps.com/no_cache/athletes/athlete-diary/nuno-virgilio/date/2011/02/23/media.html tv interview

i'm going for an interview today.

some clip to be broadcasted this weekend on national tv. stay tuned! :)

]]> Nuno Virgilio Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:12:00 +0100