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Biking to run errands is commonplace in other countries, so enough with the 20 questions.
The sudden, joyful rise of America's cross-country squad makes you wonder: Is happy faster than angry?
In case you weren’t aware of how oppressive bright orange is as a safety color, don’t worry. No one else was, either.
Two big-wave pros on shitty things they've heard in the lineup and their work toward creating pay equality in the sport
An unlicensed truck driver killed a 13 year-old cyclist in Brooklyn. It’s time to take motor vehicle licensing and registration into the 21st century.
It’s time to kill the surprisingly prevalent myth that cycling causes sexual dysfunction
Aspen Ski Co’s vice president of sustainability on embracing change—and density—in our remote, idealized hamlets
The industry has moved its trade show, but not its stance on diversity
The interior secretary's idea to organize public land by watershed was a great idea when it was first voiced a century and a half ago. But it won't work today.
If you really want to fight climate change, you can't just sue Big Oil. You also have to embrace e-bike delivery.
If the government shuts down tomorrow, Ryan Zinke wants to keep these lands open. What that actually looks like is at best confusing and at worst dangerous.
Ultrarunner and author Mirna Valerio on the TransRockies Run, snags, and just some of the things her body is capable of
In short, your children are in vastly more danger in their own driveways than they are in a bicycle child seat
Maybe that do-anything, go anywhere machine you’ve always wanted is one you already have
The simple reality is that, with a touch of nuance, we can have our mountain biking and Wilderness, too
Sometimes the most crowded landscapes are also the most expansive
Short film captures the former national monument’s unique value
The new bill argues that lawsuits have made wildfires much worse, but its solution won’t do much to help
Salt Lake City’s Jackie Biskupski faces one of the most conservative congressional delegations in the country, but that’s not stopping her from trying to push her city into a future of clean air, renewable energy, and (hopefully) deep snow
The intensifying war between Republicans and Patagonia could now move to Capitol Hill—exactly where the outdoor industry could make the most impact
A new survey across the Department of the Interior shows that it’s not just the National Park Service plagued by these issues
The do’s and don'ts of securing the outdoor-rec vote
The charities suing the Trump administration to save Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments—and how you can help
When Patagonia, REI, and the North Face stood up to Trump’s national-monument shrinkage, did they earn more goodwill than they lost? We reviewed social comments to hear what you had to say.
By slashing the Utah monuments without listening to the sovereign indigenous voices, the secretary of the interior regressed to a time when the feds oppressed and disrespected the tribes
The outdoor industry has been a fierce advocate for the now-decimated national monument—but it may have been too little, too late
You don't need to get kitted up before every ride
Want to change people's minds about cycling? Start with the school drop-off and go from there.
It’s long overdue that we started talking about it, and it affects all of us
On the road, the window to the soul is more of a one-way mirror
Is riding with headphones really such a big deal?
Hunting fights habitat loss and poaching, even in unstable countries
Did Fabian Cancellara really use a motor? And if he did, what does that mean for cycling?
The accomplished alpinist Lydia Bradey looks back at her life, 31 years after making the decision to get sterilized
The case for rethinking one of cycling's oldest and most misused components
The GOP doesn't think the feds should oversee our national heritage. Here's why they're wrong.
Sometimes the best performance upgrade is portability
Boulder, Colorado, celebrates 50 years of Open Space this year. Here’s what I’ve learned as a 16-year resident.
Mikah Meyer, who's making his way through all 417 National Park Service sites and just happens to be gay, is willing to bet you haven't
Pedaling toward the truth of the “bikes-vs-cars” debate
Allowing girls is great, but the country's two scouting organizations need more serious change to better serve the next generation of outdoor lovers
The National Park Service findings, released last week, are troubling. The reality is even worse.
Why it will destroy cycling, society, and the planet if we let it
A newly-released survey finds a culture that discourages victims from speaking out
Sometimes preparation is all about what you leave behind
With few options for dealing with online harassment, individuals are often left to address it on their own
Caroline Gleich’s Instagram feed is full of epic shots of the pro skier conquering the planet’s hardest lines. But in recent years, it was marred by an ugly shadow: anonymous bullies whose abusive comments left a wake of anxiety and doubt. Then Gleich spoke out about her tormenters—and realized she wasn’t the only adventure athlete being harassed online.
The cycling universe tends toward increasing specialization and extreme anal retention
Why cycling—and the world—would be better if we all stopped driving to rides
Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune on why the land is worth more than just the resources that are on it
The new bill is part of the GOP's latest assault on public lands
A little hands-on experience is a much better performance investment than that tempting new upgrade or those mind-numbing hill repeats
Over 99 percent of the people who commented on Trump's national monuments review supported the protected areas. Why did Zinke discount the public's voice?
Loving your pet too much is putting people with real disabilities at risk
Your tires are as important as they are boring, which is why you're totally overthinking them
The Spandex-clad "roadus velocipedus" species is being subsumed by the "adventure bike" category. Has the sun finally set on road riding?
How to alert walkers, hikers, and runners to your presence—and why "On your left!" needs to die, already
Whether you're a child getting your first bike or a new commuter, you need a place that's going to stoke your excitement and indulge your imagination
In the fairy-tale-esque village of Ostrov in the Czech Republic, women are gathering to progress their skills in the sport of slacklining
Because why are you even riding if you can't haul your family, your dog, your friend's dog, and groceries for the next year on a bike?
Women have come a long way since they were banned from running marathons and competing in ski jumping for fear of damaging their wombs. But pros are still fighting the pay gap on the slopes, trails, and surf breaks.
Living the dream has never been easy in the West's most beloved adventure hamlets, where homes are a fortune and good jobs are few. But the rise of online short-term rentals may be the tipping point that causes idyllic outposts like Crested Butte, Colorado, to lose their middle class altogether—and with it, their soul.
At the recent Women's Outdoor Summit for Empowerment, we talked to outdoor enthusiasts and change-makers about the future of the industry
It's too long, too male, too boring, and in desperate need of a rethink
Working as a reporter in Central America, I've gotten used to men asking if I'm married and offering unsolicited advice about how to live my life. While it's usually framed in some well-intentioned way, the subtext has been obvious: If you're a woman, you shouldn't be traveling alone.
More than 396,000 people have spoken up so far about the Trump administration's desire to shrink or abolish the national monuments. Will the White House really read all of them?