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2011 donkey cross

Red Bull presents the 2011 Donkey Cross – Click above to watch video after the jump

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to cross the challenging world of motocross and walking donkeys? No? Neither have we. Red Bull, however, feels the two should be combined into one event. The result is Donkey Cross, and it recently took place in the hills of Makrinitsa, Greece.

Thirty riders from around the world converged in eastern Greece. The difficult terrain was the perfect place for the skilled two-wheelers to exercise their talents. We’re still not sure why the donkeys are involved, but no matter. There is video from the event and it’s waiting for you after the jump.

[Source: Red Bull, YouTube]

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Jeeper Champagne

Jeeper Jeep 60th Anniversary – Click above for high-res image gallery

To help commemorate the 60th anniversary of Jeep, vineyard Jeeper has teamed up with Delta 4×4, a company well-known in Europe for aftermarket wheels, tires and other offroad accessories, to produce a limited-edition champagne.

The history of Jeeper, a high-end vineyard in the middle of the champagne region, gives it some pretty cool credo with the offroad crowd. Turns out vintner Armand Goutorbe came home from WWII to his old job with some fairly serious inuries. Handicapped by his wounds, he couldn’t navigate the rough terrain of the vineyard on his own, so he bought a U.S. Army Jeep to help him get around.

As time went on, the Jeep became so much a part of him that his friends nicknamed him “Jeeper,” and he eventually re-named the vineyard in honor of his trusted vehicle.

The commemorative drink is officially dubbed “Delta Jeeper Grande Reserve Brut Jeep 60-year anniversary.” Talk about a mouthful. Speaking of mouthfuls, Jeeper says the champagne is marked by “the long-lasting scent of flowers with a honeyed fruit bouquet that gently lingers on the close.” Uh, ok. We’re sure it’s delicious.

Save your pennies if you want some; a half case (six bottles) will run you just shy of $360. You can read more in the press release after the jump.

Gallery: Jeeper Champagne

Jeeper Champagne Jeeper Jeep press release

[Source: Jeeper]

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