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ArchiveThe Wahoo Kickr is one of many expensive indoor bicycle trainers. Here's a serious review of a machine that will never see a ride under the open sky.
Tinker Juarez continues to compete againstand beatathletes half his age
A record number of participants took part in the most thrilling marathon on American soil
The women's race was about working together, while the men's race was about fighting alone
The documentary 'Safety to Nome' follows 26 competitors racing 1,000 miles across the Alaskan tundra on foot, bike, or skis
At the U.S. Olympic Trials, amateur runners have nothing to lose
Six decades after learning on wooden planks, one person's quest for the holy grail
Iain Mickle's secret to tackling sub-three-hour marathons late into his fifties? Running buddies.
Even if you're not into groad, the trend is probably improving your cycling experience
It's not easy to make a living as a professional mountain runner, but the globe-trotting Coloradan is doing it on his own terms. We sent our writer on a weeklong bus trip with Gates (and a bunch of sweaty strangers) to find out more.
At last weekend's California International Marathon, several runners made it by the skin of their teeth
Author and political consultant Stuart Stevens loves a good sufferfest, so he couldn't resist Border to Border: 420 kilometers of nordic sliding through a country that defines what winter is all about
The technology hasn't gotten anywhere close to the early hypeand I'm fine with that
The filmmakers behind HBOs Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season had to deal with a sudden plot change while documenting the legendary skiers quest for a coveted record before her retirement, but ended up with an even more interesting story
Things didnt go as planned for the reigning Western States champ at The North Face Endurance Challenge, but she fought through it. (And drank a lot of Coke.)
The fastest woman on skis isn't slowing down
Following a breakthrough in shoe design, the IAAF might have to start regulating footwear. We asked the best runners in the world for their two cents.
The Olympic Trials are only a few months away, but Des Linden and Jared Ward aren't afraid to hammer the streets of New York
Tune in to the hotly anticipated race on November 3
Pro cycling in the U.S. is actually kicking assyou just need to look beyond the men's WorldTour
The 45-year-old likes to undergo days-long adventures that combine mountain biking, rafting, and climbing
Brigid Kosgei just ran 2:14 in Chicagobut she believes a woman can run sub-2:10.
If you cheat in a virtual bike race, should you suffer IRL consequences?
The two-hour barrier and the womens marathon world record both fell this weekend. The history makers, Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei, have one obvious thing in common.
Crunching the data suggests that distance runners at this years track world champs paced more aggressively than ever
After switching from marathons to ultras six years ago, Boulet continues to blow away the competition
The online-cycling game has some big goals, and with the announcement of a UCI e-sports world championship, it just notched an important milestone
Distance runnings G.O.A.T. is unpredictable and flawed. Just like the rest of us.
This weekend's Road World Championships may be your last shot for a while to see Chlo矇 Dygert Owen and Mathieu van der Poel animate the peloton. Don't miss it.
The former downhill champ has had his fair share of spillsand he likes to show them off
The OSR10K in New York City is setting the standard for unsanctioned racing
The IAAF World Championships are happening when the season should already be over
The 2019 Trans Am bike race ended two months ago for everyone except one 78-year-old competitor
After I lost 20 pounds and my red-blood-cell count dropped to dangerous levels, doctors finally knew what the problem was. But no one knew how to fix it.
Overhead cameras accidentally caught a marijuana grow operation on a rooftop in Igualada, Spain
John Joesph's diet is key to his longevityboth on the stage and in races
A historical analysis of world-record pacing suggests that beating your own best time can be complicated
By offering minimal prize money, the sports most prestigious race might be excluding the best runners
The demands of being a celebrity chef forced the former professional mountain biker to abandon the sport completely, but he's back in the saddle now
Yes, raw speed helps. But it isnt everything.
This weekend, the worlds best mountain runner sets his sights on Pikes Peak
We tested three new kicks that incorporate the controversial feature
She's one of the most successful cyclists in U.S. history. And she's done it her way.
Coaches told him he was lazy, unconventional, and his DNF records were something to marvel at, yet he repeatedly found the top of the podium
When it's too hot to cook, opt for refreshing salads, noodle bowls, and smoothies
A pair of presentations explore the biomechanics of the controversial shoe, and whether it wards off marathon-induced muscle damage
Start-line nerves, finish-line beers, and lots of fast, hard miles in between aren't easy on the gut. Here's what I've learned over a decade of racing.
With big names out injured and the super-team depleted, we were treated to some top-tier bike racing
The front forks may be prone to snapping, posing a potentially deadly threat
Cyclings most infamous legend talks us through the twists and turns of the Tour with his daily podcast and exclusive updates on '窪蹋勛圖厙'
Cycling's international governing body is busy going through the motions of looking for cheating riders, but what if it just looked for the motors?
For the third year in a row, tempers boiled over at cycling's biggest race, causing two disqualifications. This time it might affect who wins.
In his long-awaited memoir, 'One-Way Ticket,' a cheater turned reformer tells all about performance-enhancing drugs, the Tour de France, and a rider he used to know named Lance
Following months of uncertainty, the most exciting marathon on U.S. soil has been upgraded to Gold Label status. Heres what that means.
For decades professional bike racing has marginalized women riders and lagged behind nearly every major sport in promoting gender equality. Retired star Iris Slappendel is changing that.
A local legend challenges a pro climber to a 64-route race
The disqualified former Tour de France winner speaks openly about doping in cycling, moving forward, and his burgeoning CBD business
The city's riding scene is unique and diverse, and the best way to dodge the infamous traffic is on two wheels
Im not slow. Everyone else is just fast.
With their unsanctioned events, OSR offers a slice of vanishing New York
A simple self-test zeroes in on the most efficient stride rate for your running style
You've heard of Ineoss Egan Bernal, a possible Tour winner, but don't miss these other fantastic talentsboth men and women
The world-champion obstacle course racer has had a 20-year history with anorexia. But now she's in the process of recovering, and she has some important lessons to share.
Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance
If he cheated, he deserved to be disqualified, but the bullying crossed a line
Don't miss a minute of this year's legendary race
Walmsley just bested his own time by an impressive 20 minutes
The new documentary Maiden tells the story of the first all-female sailing team to finish the Whitbread Round the World Race. We talked with the crew's skipper about the historic feat.
Or, the story of how I ate snacks and felt pain
The elite competitor and full-time lawyer talks to Tim Ferriss about training and nutrition
A promise of sustainability helped the bid from Cortina-Milan beat out Stockholm for the right to host the Games
You can't force your way to healthy habits
The 44-year-old Ironman competitor wakes up earlyand we mean earlyand only takes one rest day a month
A broken femur and other injuries forecast a long and uncertain recovery
The two brands continue their heated public spat about who uses superior ingredients, among other things
The history of the oldest womens-only race is the story of progress, but also of missed opportunities
Or how running and meditating both led one woman to the same unexpected place
When youre in your fourth decade, youre still young enough to run a personal best. But its also the beginning of the end.
Last July, then 28-year-old Alexandera Houchin won the women's Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile race from Canada to Mexico over the Continental Divide. Next on her list? The new Dirty Kanza XL, a 350-mile unsupported race across Kansas.
till繹 Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, theres no biking. Thats great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.