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News from the Field
Some men dream of peace on earth. Others, of fame and love. And then there's the trio of visionaries whose idea of a better world centers on, well, a really comfortable tent.
you won't catch on cable, the Kahuna of ice surfing defends his crown.
over the grizzly bear's return to Idaho.
to bring the nation's kayakers to their feet.
to make even
Letterman proud.
PLUS: slip into spandex, a surprisingly tries to row around the world, go into a frenzy over jars of Exxon Valdez oil, the unhappy ending to a couple's odyssey, and .
The Platypus Prophecy
The trouble with middle age is that you begin looking for meaning in the strangest damn places. Such as belly-side-down in the Aussie underbrush, searching for a platypus.
By Tim Cahill
Fool's Gold
A whiskey-loving, gun-waving old millionaire suggested he hack his way into a murky and cursed Ecuadoran jungle, to look for a fabled cache of Inca treasure. Crazier still, he went.
By Melik Kaylan
How can the Pacific be higher than the Atlantic? How do chameleons do their thing? Can a paper clip really sub for a compass in a pinch?
Fitness Revolution
The case for two-wheeling as the core of your fitness plan.
into the perfect pedaling position.
rookie Tyler Hamilton's tips for getting into cycling shape.
, as the motivational carrot to the training stick, a roundup of the season's best group rides.
Bicycles Built for One
With the current bounty of specialty bicycles, you're going to need some help sifting out the mount that's right for you.
, and other cycling geegaws.
all of the above in for an off-road tour.
PLUS: , by Sara Wheeler; Red-Tails in Love: A Wildlife Drama in Central Park, by Marie Winn; and more.
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