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Sitting down with a former pro turned bike fitter to discuss how gravel brands are failing women and small riders with inappropriate sizing
Solo travel is soaring in popularity, and I know why. This is what I’ve learned after two decades of going it on my own.
Marley Blonsky is changing the cycling industry—one group ride at a time
This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.
For the past 18 years, I’ve used the same hefty lock—even when I’m riding cheap clunkers around town. Here’s why.
This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its year-round treasures all along.
The chatbot was created by the Belgian Waffle Ride’s founder Michael Marckx in an effort to engage with the community in a less serious way
A fraternity at the University of Colorado and the Magnus White charity are raising $100,000 to protect cyclists and pedestrians from distracted drivers
Surrounded by more famous destinations, this area is often overlooked. Yet it is one of the wildest and most beautiful units in the national-park system.
It’s a tough job, but I’ve been testing these warm-soak places for many years. Here are my all-time favorites.
Although the 26-year-old from India won’t break the record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bike, she will be the first to have ridden around the world twice
With modern rigs weighed down by high-performance components, two Pinkbike editors square off about whether the industry has taken things too far
Two beautiful national parks, 89 state parks, plus mountains, rivers, and coastline. Having grown up in Texas, I can attest: this state has it all.
Catch the colors and miss the crowds at these often-overlooked autumn destinations. Our parks columnists reveals where leaf peepers can see fall’s best shows.
Wilcox, 38, rode 18,125 miles miles during her journey, which is slightly more than the circumference of the earth
Ever since I moved to a beautiful town in Colorado, people have been coming to visit. I want to see them all—and there are a few things guests can do to help me out.
Our National Parks columnist, who lives in Asheville, North Carolina, shares his favorite southern towns for outdoor access, wilderness, and scenery. Who says the West is best?
Our national-parks expert headed across the Atlantic to explore. From northern Finland to the Italian coast, these spectacular spots topped her bucket list.
A lifetime cyclist, our columnist pulled the data and weighed other factors to determine the most bike-friendly small towns across America
Brooke Goudy is a driven expert in everyday adventure who's created a unique and exceptional life. Here's what fuels her outdoor experiences and why she loves the Taco that delivers them
Fan favorite Magnus Cort accepted a silly bet and kept his word. Everybody wins.
The Mountain State has it all: rivers, 36 state parks, nine state forests, our newest national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest. Our travel expert reveals his favorite ways to get outside here.
From ketones and carbs to cheat meals and candies, we break down the 8,000-calorie food plans that fuel the Tour de France
Test your skills (and limits) in America’s wildest adventure challenges
A relaxed, charming kid from Durango may make Americans fall in love with the Tour de France again
Spectacular mountains and deep fjords, powder-blue lakes and sea stacks: here’s your bucket list of national parks to visit up north
High-performance lids that prioritize safety, speed, and comfort
According to the actor, everything can be solved with one more useful piece of outdoor equipment
This beautiful 469-mile route connects Great Smoky Mountain and Shenandoah National Parks. Our local writer knows just where to stop for hikes, camping, and the best views.
These eight beauties can take any surface you throw at them
After testing 21 bike shoes, we hand-picked these road, gravel, and mountain-bike shoes
We love national parks, but they can get packed. These national monuments have the same spectacular landscapes, hikes, and adventures, without the crowds.
From western landscapes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, our national park expert maps out five beautiful road trips—all doable in a week
Cycling has always been touted as easy on the knees. But actually preventing arthritis? That’s a new one.
Kids change a lot of things—including how happy strangers are to see you (and your tiny passenger) biking by
Every great adventure needs a staging area. Here they are, from simple and affordable to dreamy and luxe, in unbelievable locations, with endless terrain to explore and a warm bed to return to at night.
It’s the original performance fabric, and still one of the best
From miles of trails to acres of public land, the explorable and beautiful terrain in these states stand out above the rest.
A handful of daredevil motorcyclists are keeping an old-school carnival attraction going
In May 2022, we took a spin with the Richmond Cycling Corps, a mountain-bike-racing team from the Virginia capital’s public-housing system. Coaches teach young riders how to shred trails and prepare for adult life. The kids, meanwhile, measure happiness one pedal stroke at a time.
At Red Bull Rampage, the infamous freeride mountain-bike event held each year in a remote corner of Utah, riders and teams construct their own runs, walking a fine line between death-defying and deadly
On April 8, the nation will experience a dramatic total eclipse. If you want fun ways to see it, check out our recommendations, from skiing to hiking to paddling.
Train travel is back and better than ever, with upgrades and expanded service hitting iconic destinations across North America. Sit back, look out the window, and wake up to new sights and adventures.
Colin Gay, a 48-year-old father of two from Virginia, is doing something that few of us could ever imagine
Two weeks in Austin with Moriah Wilson’s family
Bikes, skis, and tents can be a costly commitment. With that in mind, brands like Evo, Fjällräven, and L.L.Bean have designed outdoor trips where you can demo top-end equipment for days or weeks at a time.
Forget what other people are saying, just get out there and ride
Is that $39 roundtrip ticket to Denver worth it? Our travel expert weighs in—and uncovers the best deals and destinations to travel to.
Here’s what to know about court case against Armstrong, who authorities say killed professional cyclist Moriah Wilson in 2022
Set up to honor the late cyclist, the Moriah Wilson Foundation has funded youth sports programs across Vermont. Wilson’s family has big plans for its future.
Switch from bucket to bars and back again without pulling the rack from your hitch
They’ve long been blamed for ruining cycling for everyone else, but they’re the only ones still pedaling for pedaling’s sake
From cruising through town to shredding in the mountains, North Lake Tahoe has the trail network and varied terrain that every cyclist is chasing
How can something that looks so dorky perform so well? Our writer attempts to find out.
These great towns are in the middle of glorious mountains with spectacular leaf-peeping, mega views, and fun things to do...and eat...and drink
High-end bibs will literally save your ass
Electric and gasoline-powered scooters are changing the vibes in the Big Apple’s soaring network of bicycle lanes. And columnist Eben Weiss isn’t happy bout it.
Columnist Eben Weiss explains why the bike path becomes more congested—or empty—depending on the Big Apple’s changing conditions
The cyclist has become a focal point for the debate about trans women in sport
The beautiful scenery in popular TV series like ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘The White Lotus’ has sparked a tourism trend. Here are our five favorite locations to travel to and fun adventures nearby.
The Big Apple has changed a lot since 2009 with the introduction of bike lanes, micro-mobility gadgets, and the CitiBike program
‘Nothing’s for Free’ chronicles the history of freeride mountain biking
Finding biking after her divorce put the size-inclusive cycling advocate on a course to falling in love with herself again
It took 20 years of planning to open the new 190-mile Aquarius Trail bikepacking hut system in southern Utah’s spectacular wilderness, sandwiched between Bryce and Zion national parks. Stephanie Pearson saddles up for a wild ride.
Get down the trail safer and in style
Accessories for the beaten path and beyond
We reviewed 386 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.
From road to mountain, these are our favorite cycling kicks of the year
Competitive cycling—even at the amateur level—can teach you a lot about bikes, yourself, and life
The Talking Heads frontman wheeled up the runway on a titanium commuter bike
The ’burbs get a bad rap—sometimes justifiably—for sprawling streets and car culture run amok. But city life presents biking challenges that are just as unnerving.
With the first part of their first race day completed, we pick back up for part two of the five-part enduro. Tensions run high. Nerves are showing.
With the introductions out of the way, we welcome back viewers to the Pinkbike Academy House, located at Big White Mountain in beautiful British Columbia
Challenging solo trips can be immensely rewarding. Just ask competitive bikepackers, who ride grueling courses through the backcountry carrying everything they need to survive to the finish line.
After suffering a brain injury in a freak crash, the bike racer learned that the best way to manage his challenges was to face them everyday
The cyclist had taken pride in never having a serious accident. Then a fall showed him how to measure progress bit by bit.