Since we have some staff members from the Lone Star state, we are throwing a little love their way with the Lone Star Edition Stand Up Paddle Board. Actually it is pretty sweet, that is the real reason. Emblazoned with the Texas Lone Star (or it could be a star from Ohio’s flag), this gorgeous…
The new Zipp 454 NSW Carbon Clincher is something like we have never seen before, evolutionary by nature and inspired by the Humpback Whale. In the natural world, creatures are honed over generations to achieve a competitive edge within their environment. Zipp has adapted that − new shapes and forms that are designed to achieve a…
Trek is making live video streams available for the DVV Insurances Trophy cyclocross series, starting with the Koppenbergcross race. The videos will be streamed lived on Trekbikes.com at no charge. Replays will not be available. “Providing U.S. consumers seamless access and exposure to the fast-growing sport of cyclocross is a key initiative for Trek,” the company said.…
All 29 of Patagonia’s U.S. retail locations will lock their doors and remain closed on election day, as will its Ventura, Calif., headquarters and its distribution and customer service center in Reno, Nevada. The closure is part of the company’s Vote Our Planet initiative. “During a time of catastrophic environmental crisis, when America needs strong leadership to confront…
Bottle Cap Blues Motorcycle tires, wheelchairs, skateboards, and 2x4s … there’s no limit to creativity and motivation when a closed beer bottle needs opening in this fun short video. Cheers! Bottle Cap Blues from chris sumers on Vimeo.
Everyone thinks they are a bad ass! Outside Magazine crunched the numbers and consulted the pros to answer the perennial barstool debate But how can we quantify which one is actually the toughest? Here’s how: Outside Magazine chose five competitive sports that we feel are tough to learn, can be dangerous to perform, and require a high degree of…
Northern Michigan has a lot to offer including great trails to ride and run, water sports, good beer and beaches. Ironically, you can find all this at Boyne Mountain. You really don’t need to leave the property.
So you’ve spent the day traipsing great swaths of land, catching glimpses of bears and billygoats or maybe out catching the fall colors, staring up at sky-high waterfalls and down into prehistoric craters. You are, of course, exploring one of the great National Parks, America’s best idea. You’re also in need a cold one somethin’…
A new day launched, National Day Of Adventure, by the makers of the Swiss Army Knife stamps October 14th as a day to get outdoors, push limits, and try something new. Victorinox wants you to turn your day off into a “day of adventure”. So get ready to take a vacation day or play hooky on Friday, Oct.…
You thought the Midwest had some hills? Check out this video of Jim Walmsley en route to a new Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim record Earlier this week, Jim Walmsley set a new record for the double crossing of the Grand Canyon (also known as Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim), besting Rob Krar’s 2013 record by an astounding 26-and-a-half minutes. This video, by…
A wearable just for kids? Meet the Garmin vívofit jr. This stylish, swim-friendly² activity tracker encourages your kids to stay on the move. Parents, Garmin didn’t forget about you. While the youngsters will love the compatible app for its fun mobile adventure trail they can unlock, you can control the app and use it to monitor…
The Red Bull Illume photo contest, now in its 10th year, highlights the best images and photographers in the outdoor adventure world. Fifty-three premier photo editors whittle down almost 35,000 images into 55 finalists. Those images are separated into 11 categories, with a winner in each, plus a grand prize winner. Tens of thousands of…
How The Mountain Bike Evolved From Clunker to Global Phenomenon In the 1970’s a group of California hippies built a new technology that changed the world. Computers? Nope. They were building the earliest commercial mountain bikes. Off-road bike pioneers Joe Breeze and Charlie Kelly explain how their “goofy hobby” turned into a global phenomenon and…
1,143 miles, 14 beers, 6 glasses of wine, 3 Mexican Cokes and 2 bikes. Yes that was our official testing ground for the Yakima SpareRide bike rack.
Former World Champion and 4x Leadville 100 winner Rebecca Rusch shares some mountain bike training tips.