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The Tough Mudder and Spartan Race champ is paving a new path through the sport
A new record has been set in the marathon, edging us 15 seconds closer to the two-hour mark. Will we get any faster?
Now Shimano unveils the R785 levers, which are optimized to work with Ultegra Di2. Because they are electronic and not mechanical, the R785s are trimmer than their SRAM equivalents, with sleek ergonomics that closely match Dura Ace and Ultegra feel.
The Forefront is as lightweight and airy as many XC helmets, thanks to a highly breathable honeycomb-style polymer called Koroyd, yet it has the lower rear coverage and extra protection of an enduro-style lid.
E-bikes and fat bikes are once again getting a lot of buzz at this years Interbike show. And while the e-bikes get faster and sleeker and cooler looking and fat bikes get lighter and more tricked out, we only found one bike that embodies both trends: Felts concept e-fat bike, which mates an electric motor from Bosch to a rigid-framed fat bike.
There are quite a few cool kid- and cargo-hauling utility bikes at this years show. But there are a bunch of reasons why Xtracycles new Edgerunner is our favorite.
Peter Metcalf, CEO of Black Diamond, on climbing, keeping your composure, and the nature of pain
A late-summer weekend at Angel Fire bolsters our writer's belief in all the benefits of the bike park
Recent endurance milestones in open-water swimming and trail running suggest that women may one day be faster than men
What do you get when you combine six eye surgeons, thirteen runners, six educators, two nonprofits, 871 cataract patients, 63,000 students, two of the fastest men on the planet, and one trail race in the remote highlands of East Africa? Accelerate Ethiopia. Welcome to the brave new world of adventure philanthropy.
We rode the 2014 Epic at Specializeds Leadville 100 launch and walked away wondering, as always, whether theres any better race bike out there.
PowerIce, a cross between a hydration drink and a popsicle, might just be the perfect summer nutrition product for athletes
On a riding trip in the north woods this summer, Salsa showed off deft new redesigns of its venerable Spearfish and Horsethief models
In an already fast and remarkable year at the Leadville 100 mountain bike race, Matt Dewitt made history as the first double amputee finisher
With programs like the Biological Passport, the sport has made admirable progress. But more still needs to happen, including some bold new steps.
Like it or not(not)suspicion still clouds pro bike racing. Is there a way racers can prove they're clean? One wild plan to quell the critics.
Though the course of this race, which starts Monday, lacks a defining uphill finish, the strong field of contenders should make for exciting racing.
How do professional bike racers stay fresh and fit during grueling stage races? By eating meals perfectly tuned to deliver maximum performance and optimized recovery. Here are five of them.
How do professional bike racers stay fresh and fit during grueling stage races? By eating meals perfectly tuned to deliver maximum performance and optimized recovery. Here are five of them.
Larry Ellisons bid to convert Americas Cup sailing into a high-risk action sport was labeled a disaster before the first race. But it still might work.
The first large-scale study has linked endurance training to irreversible heart damage. Should the report be giving you panic attacks?
Garmin finally released Vector, its pedal-based power meter system, to the public this week at a launch in Boulder, Colorado. We rode along to test them out.
These sports aren't necessarily deadly, but they certainly instill an imminent sense of deathwhich is what makes them so thrilling and why we can't look away.
The Olympic 10,000-meter champion Mo Farah has challenged Usain Bolt to a 600-meter race for charity. Who's the favorite?
Kitsbow is bringing bespoke-quality apparel to the dirt bike crowd. But how much are mountain bikers willing to spend?
End summer right. Celebrate Labor Day with our make-your-own backyard pentathlon.
Obstacle-course racing is the nations fastest-growing sport, with millions of annual participants. Its time to join the party with our handy guide to all things obstacle racing.
Just back from following Le Tour, our writer explains why every cyclist should book a flight to France now, while the ticket prices are still inexpensive
The Olympic decathlete on how to eat, train, and perform better
Maybe you're raising a family of kayakers and runners, but you should still teach your children to play tennis and mini-golf. Here's why.
This year's Tour was one of the most exciting to date. We look back on the race's most riveting moments and explore its most important trends.
Jennifer Kessy and April Ross prepare for domination
Many American rivers are out of condition by the end of spring. Not this one.
Not everybody can get behind screaming, flourescent shades. That's OK. This year's crossover designs pair subdued styling with hotshot performance.
A terrific new documentary about injured snowboarder Kevin Pearce takes a searing look at the dark side of action sports
Forget about Lance Armstrong. These ten scandals rocked cycling to its core.
Pundits claim the 2013 Tour will be the cleanest in decades. Maybe. Or maybe not. Based on conversations with doctors and coaches, these are likely to be the races most popular performance enhancers.
This years Tour might well be the most open race in years. We consider the players.
The Tour makes for great viewing, but not everyone has the time to watch all 21 stages of the race. Here are the key stages to tune in for this year.
Want to watch the Tour de France but don't have premium cable? Try these nifty alternatives.
Whether they're mountain bikers or roadies, cyclists are often their own worst enemies when it comes to training. Repair your routine by eliminating these ten common mistakes
Austin Smith and Bryan Fox said no to energy drinks, and in the process said yes to clean water.
I like to compete in endurance events, like Ironman, but rarely do I place in the top 50 percent of my age group. Why am I so slow?
Mountain bike brakes take a ton of abuse. Adjust yours to stay safe and quiet.
Whether youre in your garage or on the trail, a flat tire shuts down a bike ride instantly. Heres how to fix it and be back on the blacktop or singletrack.
Does your chain skip between gears when you pedal, phantom shift, shift twice instead of once, or refuse to shift when you need it to? Here's how to fix it.
Theres a new generation of U.S. riders emerging at the pointy end of the pelotonhopefully in an honest manner. This is the final installment in a series of interviews with these young Americans.
New technology has made it easier than ever to keep real-time tabs on an endless array of fitness metrics. Don't drown in the data stream.
Those who continue to fixate on cheaters and unfairly accuse innocent riders are missing the point of cycling.
The champion South Carolina kayaker cant train full-time. But that hasnt stopped her from holding her own in some of the worlds biggest water.
Set your mountain bike suspension for a better ride in three steps
Learn how to set up and ride your bike down the steepest of descents.
Five-time STIHL Timbersports World Champion Arden Cogar Jr. explains how to swing an axe like a pro
Finish one of these nine races, and everything afterward will seem like a neighborhood fun run.
Emily and Dane Jackson of Rock Island, Tennessee continue a family tradition of kayaking excellence.
The reputation of American cycling has been dragged through the dirt in the last few years. Time has shown that Lance Armstrong, Tyler Hamilton, Floyd Landis, Levi Leipheimer, and many others built their reputations on cheating. But theres a new generation of US riders emerging to take their placeshopefully in an honest manner. This is another in a series of
The Clif Kid Backyard Game of the Year contest encourages children to invent their own outdoor games rather than sitting in front of the TV. The top prize? A scholarship for ten grand.
We gave a former corporate lawyer $10,000 to fund his back-of-the-napkin plan to sea kayak from Minnesota to Florida. He made it all the waythen he turned around and started paddling home. Here's why.
Already an Everest record-holder, the 29-year-old climbing great shares what it takes to reach the top
窪蹋勛圖厙 reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyers Guide, including the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition
Rapture for the watersports set: Goggle-like, smudge-free, water-shedding.
In promoting pro mountain biker Rebecca Ruschs record run on the Kokopelli, Red Bull is undermining their athletes accomplishment.
Its not yet known how the UCI will proceed with its regulation on unsanctioned races. But many in the mountain biking world sound prepared for a division.
It's a tough day for sailing and the America's Cup, but the news is hardly shocking.
Environmentalists gain an unlikely ally
Fourteen years after barely surviving a mountaineering accident in Alaska, Paradox Sports founder and amputee Malcolm Daly is making it his mission to bring hurt climbers back to the tribe
After three years, Aaron Gulley finally made good on his obsession with one of the harshest, self-supported mountain bike races in the West.
If youre still among those who look at fat bikes and wonder why, Id venture to guess that you havent tried the Fatback.
Clothing Manufacturer Nalini has revived the brash pro cyclist's denim racing kit.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has proposed longer bans, increased flexibility in sanctioning, and going after support staff. But they still have work to do to help win back our trust.
What do rock-climbing heart transplant patients, Somali pirate hunters, and arctic cowboys have in common? All could be found on the big screen at this years Tribeca Film Festival. Of this years 217 films, these seven outdoor-focused picks were a cut above.
After freeskier Shane McConkey died in a ski-BASE accident four years ago, a group of his friends created McConkey, a documentary of his adventures that is as thrilling as it is heartfelt. We spoke with two of the directors about the film.
Using Twitter and a lot of hugs, a renegade tribe from Boston attempts to reimagine fitness as a social event
