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World Championships Road Race Preview
Three times in a row for Peter Sagan? He’s in form, he’s versatile and he’s got nothing to lose so it makes sense. But there’s a deep field and course that makes the rainbow jersey accessible to many ...
Bose SoundSport Free Headphones
The Bose name is known throughout the world for high-quality sound in small packages, and now the company is ready to release their first truly wireless in-ear headphones. The SoundSport Free Headphones are ...
10 Notable Things We Saw at Interbike
There’s lots of talk *about* Interbike these days, but what were the most noteworthy things we saw at Interbike? Here’s our Top 10.
IB17: Boyd Cycling hits the road with new 85 premium hubs
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GJ Week In Review: Winnebago Dreaming, Worn Wear, Bog Walk
A recap of top stories for the week of Sept. 10 – 16, 2017. 1) Snow Season: Why Long Range Forecasts ‘Stink’ If you ski, right around this time of year you start paying attention to the weather. We talked to ...
The Aer Fit Pack 2 is Ideal For Runners
This bag's strong materials and smart compartments make it a great option for managing your running kit and more.
Filming a snow, skate and surf part all in 24 hours in California; video
Snowboarder Jordan Small completed the California Trifecta (surfing, skating and snowboarding) in 24 hours for his TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING "Arcadia" part. The post Filming a snow, skate and surf part all in 24 ...
Magnus Midtbø and the viral climbing video
100 thousand, 500 thousand, 900 thousand and any time now a million views on Instagram… Here’s the video of Magnus Midtbø training, attempting a "One arm muscle-up”.There’s no point highlighting that Midtbø is ...
The 7 Pieces of Gear You Need to Start Mountain Biking
With the rise of carbon super bikes as expensive as cars, it’s easy to feel like mountain biking has become the sport of the .001 percent. Yet there are bargains to be had if you look hard enough and in the ...
Justin Simoni Summits Colorado's 100 Highest Peaks in 60 Days
On September 16, Justin Simoni, aka “The Long Ranger,” completed a feat that would take a lifetime for most. Simoni finished what he's dubbed The Highest Hundred Tour—summiting Colorado's 100 highest peaks, ...
Team USA Finishes Strong at IFSC Youth World Championships
From August 30 through September 10, some of the world's best youth climbers, ages 13-19, gathered in Innsbruck, Austria to compete in the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Youth World ...
IB17: Abbey Bike Tools Four Way fixes more than a three way
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EB17: Lightweight updates Urgestalt road bike & full-carbon Meilenstein Disc brake wheels, more
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Migaloo Kokomo Ailand Floating Habitat
Cleverly named after waterlogged masses of land, the Migaloo Kokomo Ailand Floating Habitat blurs the lines between boat and island. Its oil rig-like design is split into several different decks, including a ...
Raccoon surprises policeman with sudden appearance on windshield
As he was driving to the scene of a major accident, Colorado Springs police officer Christopher Frabbiele was surprised Wednesday night when a raccoon hopped onto the windshield of his police van. “How in the ...
Rarely seen sea creature washes ashore in British Columbia
A rare and odd-looking sea creature, which according to legend annually leads salmon to their spawning grounds, washed ashore in Victoria on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The discovery was made ...
World Surf League confirms first public event at Kelly Slater’s wave pool for May 2018
The World Surf League has confirmed they will hold the first public surf contest at Kelly Slater's wave pool, the Surf Ranch, in May 2018. The post World Surf League confirms first public event at Kelly ...
1991 Honda VFR750R Type RC30 Motorcycle
There are motorcycles, and there are Holy Grails. The Honda VFR750R was made with one purpose — winning the World Superbike Championship, which it did in the first two seasons of the series' existence, 1988 ...
Video: Acadia National Park in Timelapse
For my money, Acadia National Park is one of the best wildernesses in the eastern part of the U.S., if not the entire country. I'm reminded of that sentiment after watching this video, which takes us to Acadia ...
2017-2018 Rossignol Super 7 HD
Rossignol says that the 17/18 Super 7 HD is “all-new” and “100% redesigned,” so we break down what’s changed and what’s stayed the same.
Cementerio Mezcal
Some of the best mezcals in the world honor an old tradition of aging the precious spirit in glass, underground. These limited stocks are unearthed for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, and baptisms. ...
Humans of the FREESKIER Ski Test
Gear Made Clear: Skis | Boots | Bindings | Goggles | Helmets | Outerwear2018 Ski Test: Full Event Recap | How does FREESKIER rank skis in the annual Buyer’s Guide? 2018 Buyer’s Guide: Top powder skis | Top ...
Gear Spotlight: Flylow debuts brand new ski socks and things just got a whole lot cozier
Welcome to another installment of Gear Spotlight from FREESKIER. Each week our staff provides in-depth, honest reviews about the gear they’re testing on a weekly basis. Our goal? To point you towards the best ...
The Best Urban Cycling Lights of 2017
The Gear Institute's cycling expert conducted a thorough test of the top urban bike lights for 2017. Here are the products that competed for our coveted Best in Class award.
Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends
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Vans Park Series world championships happening tonight
The Vans Park Series will crown its 2017 world champions in Shanghai, China on September 23 (September 22 in the U.S.) live on Red Bull TV. The post Vans Park Series world championships happening tonight ...
McLaren Invincible Shield
Built specifically for a client with reduced function and structural integrity in his rib cage and sternum, the McLaren Invincible Shield is personalized space-age armor. It consists of three main components: ...
Man puts ‘injured’ black bear into truck in foolish attempt to save it
A man believed a black bear lying on Highway 35 in Polson, Montana, had been hit by a car Wednesday morning, so he pulled over to check it out. Discovering that the adult bear was still breathing and presuming ...
Video: Paddling the Great Falls Near Washington D.C.
Who knew that there were impressive waterfalls to paddle a short distance from Washington D.C.? In this video we travel to the Great Falls, located 14 miles from the city, to join Rafa Ortiz as he sets out to ...
10 Awesome Adventure Vehicles Under $20,000
Sure, you can get an adventure truck or SUV for way less than $20,000, as we talked about in 11 Awesome Adventure Vehicles Under $10,000. But if you have a bit more money you can step up to the next level of ...
Best Mountain Bike Trail in Wenatchee
By John Rezell, Editor, OutdoorsNW Rolling through a sea of purple lupine and yellow Oregon sunshine wildflowers, the singletrack Glacier View Trail leaves you with a great physical workout and a Zen-like ...
Incase NoviConnected Roller Suitcase
Travelling can be hard — hard on our bodies, hard on our stuff, and hard on our device's batteries. While it can't help with jetlag, the Incase NoviConnected Roller Suitcase can assist with the latter two ...
Not Your Average S’More: Try This Fire-Roasted Treat Inside Or Out
Summer may be gone, but that doesn’t mean s’mores season is. Try this delicious twist on the camping favorite in your kitchen! Roast these at home over your stove (or over your camp stove or campfire). They’re ...
Cutting the Cord
My kids are eight, barely 60 pounds and still have a baby tooth or two to lose, but I’ve decided that it’s time to let them loose in the world. Give them each a pocket knife, eight ounces of water and wish ...
Upslope Brewing Company Pairs Craft Beer with the Great Outdoors
In case you missed it, Upslope Brewing Company returned to nature last weekend with their ever-popular 3rd Annual Backcountry Tap Room: an event that epitomizes the Colorado lifestyle with a hike to a remote ...
California snow resorts get dusting on the last day of summer
Sierra Nevada received snow on the last day of summer this week, with resorts like Mammoth Mountain and Mount Bachelor getting snow coverage. The post California snow resorts get dusting on the last day of ...
Flint Residents Experienced Decline in Fertility During Lead Water Crisis
In the year after Flint, Michigan changed its water supply to the lead-tainted Flint River, there was decrease in fertility and an increase in fetal deaths among residents, according to an analysis of health ...
Inspiring! Meet The Woman Challenging Ultrarunning Stereotypes
On the surface, Mirna Valerio does not fit the ‘trail runner’ archetype. But her actions speak much more loudly than the naysayers. This film from REI reinforces that it’s plain dumb to judge a person by their ...
Op-Ed: Downsizing Our National Monuments Is a Mistake
Following months of secrecy about the results of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s sham “review” of national monuments, some concrete details have been revealed in a memo that was leaked to the Washington Post. ...
How to Find (and Make) the World's Best Barbecue
Four years ago, when Australian filmmakers Matt Salleh and Rose Tucker were road-tripping through Texas, the pair became captivated by hole-in-the-wall barbecue joints. Salleh loved the intensity and focus the ...
Which Fitness Trends Actually Help Outdoor Athletes?
If the only way you train for cycling is by riding your bike, you’re not going to be your best. The same is true of any sport. Studies show that cross-training can improve your endurance and injury resilience, ...
The Botanist Watch
Forget diamonds and gold, we dig this watch ($84) that comes embedded with various flowers (Baby’s Breath, Forget-Me-Nots, etc.) and moss. The plants surround a numberless, stainless steel face, and the ...
2sympleks Surgo Rescue Vehicle
This concept vehicle created by a Polish firm is designed to get rescuers deep into the mountains. The interior seats eight, and it comes stocked with high-angle rescue gear, plus two rescue litters up top. ...
The Problem with the Berlin Marathon
Oh, the trials of distance running fandom! The money spent on dodgy streaming services to watch obscure track meets. The feeling of frustration when marathon broadcasts cut away from the action during the most ...
Renovo X Glenmorangie Original Bike
This road bike ($6,950) from Renovo is made almost entirely from American white-oak casks that were used to mellow scotch at the Glenmorangie Distillery. Renovo took advantage of the bent wood to create the ...
It's Time You Bought a Sleeping Bag Liner
It snowed in many of the West’s mountain ranges this week, but that doesn’t mean camping season is over. In fact, early fall is one of the best times to backpack. Before you head out, though, you’ll want to ...
Gus X Pendleton GT Rocker
This astronomically priced rocking chair ($1,950) is cool and ridiculous at the same time. The chair was designed by Gus Modern and is meant to resemble old-school airport lounge seating and '70s car ...
Aviator Nation Honda Rebel Motorcycle
To celebrate the 2017 return of its venerable Rebel motorcycle, Honda partnered with California lifestyle brand Aviator Nations to bedazzle one of its new bikes. In addition to some '70s sparkle on the tank, ...
McLaren 570GT XP Green Edition
McLaren's 570GT, the slightly more civilized touring version of the 570S, is receiving the McLaren Special Operations treatment with the XP Green Edition. Limited to just six examples, this 570GT comes in the ...
Still suffering from Hurricane Irma, Maria smashes Caribbean
The Atlantic Ocean has been in overdrive the past several weeks. And while it’s been delivering a non-stop swell train to the entire East Coast, it has also unfortunately been battering the Caribbean. ...
Video: Elevations - A High Speed Racing Drone in the Swiss Alps
A few years ago, drones were a new thing that were just finding their niche for use in daily lives. Today, they are highly specialized devices that can perform a number of different tasks, ranging from ...
Found: 4 Beacons of Affordable Performance from the ’90s
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Oregon Outback
I really enjoy the quiet and isolation of bike packing through the countryside. The Oregon Outback Route offers a lot of that. Connecting Klamath Falls with the confluence of the Deschutes and Columbia rivers, ...
Friday Group Ride #379
I don’t believe I was actually bonking in the chip aisle of the grocery store last night, BUT it had been a long stretch since lunch. I’d come home to realize we were short on groceries, and I needed to ...
Dynafit Binding Comparison — Rotation and Radical 2.0
Building on the venerable Radical series, Radical 2.0 offers a completely reworked heel unit that in our opinion is nearly impossible to blow up, as well as a rotating toe that’s said to make the binding less ...
Local Hero: Michael Brown
Boulder Adventure filmmaker, Michael Brown wants to teach others how to live like he has. Brown’s career spans all seven continents, covering subjects from wild places conservation to social justice. He has ...
Sagaponack Barn Conversion
With a palette of walnut, steel, and travertine, the Sagaponack Barn Conversion echoes back to its rustic heritage with a modern tone. The building serves as a living area to a Hamptons weekend home with a ...
Don’t Post It: Movement Proposes 8th ‘Leave No Trace’ Principle
Stop sharing your adventures on social media before we love wild spaces to death. A new movement wants ‘leave no trace’ to add this 8th principle. ‘Going viral’ is killing the outdoors. At least, it’s starting ...
Born to Photograph Skiing
Brett Schreckengost’s photo career started with a desire to ski more.
IB17: Vee Tire adds premium plus mountain bike tires for kids, big new 29er enduro treads
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Universe
We're still a long way from getting to explore the stars first-hand. Universe: Exploring the Astronomical Worldmight be the next best thing. This compilation of 300 images includes photos, paintings, ...
This Guy Just Rode and Climbed Colorado’s 100 Highest Peaks, Self Supported and Non-Stop
It took 60 days and enough vertical gain to enter outer space.
Moscow Mountain: The Making of a Mountain Bike Mecca
If you’ve ever been to Moscow, Idaho, you’ve seen it. And if you’ve lived there, you’ve probably been on it. Moscow Mountain—a long, 5,000-foot-high ridge rising from a sea of rolling hills—dominates the ...
British Adventurer Emma Kelty Shot and Killed in the Amazon
Sad news from Brazil, where it has been revealed that British adventurer Emma Kelty was shot and killed by local gunmen while attempt to kayak the length of the Amazon. Three of the suspects have been ...
Spes Ultima Dea, big new Brenta Dolomites rock climb
The memories begin to fade, but if I'm not mistaken things went roughly as follows... In August 2012 we’d placed to climb Via Emi up Castello di Vallesinella but right at the last moment Franco Cavallaro, with ...
Interbike 2017: Community
I commented to a friend today that Interbike is down so much in terms of exhibitors and attendees that it feels like that final trip to the hospital to see Aunt Mabel when you know she isn’t coming home. The ...
Ride like a King of Spain on Chris Froome’s limited edition Pinarello Dogma F10
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TapMeasure
Apple's new ARKit framework, debuting in iOS 11, is going to open up loads of new possibilities for what your phone can do. First up? Replace most of the tape measure aisle at the hardware store. TapMeasure, ...
Smart Bulb Skeptics, the New LIFX Mini Series Is for You
From bare-bones white to a compact light with 16 million color options. Read More »
Polar Moves Optical Sensor From Your Wrist to Your Arm
Officially announced at the end of last month, the OH1 from Polar moves heart rate technology away from your wrist or your chest and onto your arm. It’s a small, comfortable, easy to use, and versatile option ...
Kinomap updates video integration for virtual training on popular Strava Segments
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South Korea Reveals ‘Slashed’ 2018 Olympic Medals
The 2018 Winter Olympics kick off in February in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The Games just revealed the gold, silver, and bronze medals athletes will win. Perhaps the most coveted of all trophies, Olympic ...
Friday Inspiration, Vol. 96
Go, Mirna! (video) 5 Tips To Fall Asleep That Are No Match Against The Cold Brew You Drank At 4… The post Friday Inspiration, Vol. 96 appeared first on semi-rad.com.
San Onofre Surf Co.’s Dan Johnson on globalizing a local brand
The grassroots team behind San Onofre Surf Co. is working to build the emerging brand from a local presence to a global following. The post San Onofre Surf Co.’s Dan Johnson on globalizing a local brand ...
Transition your training from summer to fall
The days get shorter, the temperatures drop and the rain starts to fall. Move over, summer. Here comes autumn. From running and hiking to outdoor boot camps and yoga, there are so many perks to training in the ...
Australian Adventurer to Trek Tropic of Capricorn Across South America
An Australian adventurer is preparing to set out on a journey across South America following the Tropic of Capricorn from the Pacific Ocean in Chile to the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil. The trek will take him ...
Trail Mix: Rain Perry
Income streams are dwindling. Record sales aren’t what they used to be. The devaluation of music and what it’s now deemed to be worth is laughable to me. My single costs 99 cents. That what one cost in 1960. ...
First Look: Rhino Skin Solutions Review
Improve rock climbing performance, regardless of skin type
EB17: Restrap packs out new bike touring bags, rack, plus hip & messenger bags
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Genesis Gives BMW’s M Division a Run for Its Money — with Some Former-BMW Talent
The fledgling premium automaker is now flexing its muscle. Read More »
Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Brainard Lake, CO
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Awesome autumn adventures in Europe
An average amble just won’t cut it as the last outdoor foray before winter. With the summer crowds thinned and the kids back at school, fall is the time to get adventuring. Here are our picks for knocking ...
Found: Yes, 24-Hour Watches Are a Thing and They’re Rad
Three horological oddities from Raketa, Zodiac and Breitling. Read More »
Meet The New Boss
In cycling we’re used to riders losing out by a few seconds, to be defeated often means losing out by a few metres or a handful of seconds after hours or even weeks of racing. But in the world of sports admin ...
Indian and Harley-Davidson Have Two Very Different Ideas of American Performance
This year both companies pulled the wraps off new models designed to fight to attract new riders. Read More »
Two Climbers Go Into the Mountains…
...and things don't go as planned. Oh, no, they do not.
How to Get a Great Deal on Electronics — Buy Refurbished
Most "refurb" products are just like new ones — and they come with the same warranty. Read More »
How to Shuffle Poker Chips Like a Pro
Impress your friends. Fit in with the pros. Read More »
Homemade Pizza Dough Is the Ultimate Blank Canvas (It’s Easy, Too)
From Chris Bianco, renowned pizzaiolo and artisanal pizza pioneer. Read More »
Orvis Takes Aim at the Fly-Fishing Boys’ Club
If you start seeing more women with fly rods over the next few years, you just might be able to thank Orvis. Earlier this year, the company declared its mission to increase the number of women in fly-fishing: ...