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In a small town in England in the early 1950s, a group of Brits gathered at a pub to form the world’s first off-road cycling club. They came from all classes—barons rubbed elbows with foundry workers—but were united by their love of the wild and a shared belief that a bike could get them anywhere they dreamed of. Seventy years on, Tom Vanderbilt heads to the UK to join a few current members in pursuit of the rough stuff.
There’s an art to creating a mountain-bike trail. Just ask British Columbia’s Dan Raymond.
‘As We Have Always Done‘ follows three organizers from Pedal 2 the People and shares how they brought their fight for racial justice to the cycling world
This small but mighty Washington-based apparel brand wants to change your mind about what a mountain biker looks like
A mountain-bike ride like you’ve never seen
With two sprayer tanks that hold a total of 14 liters of water, and mounted on Old Man Mountain Divide racks, this contraption kept the dust at bay, making rides more enjoyable for cyclists
Through his work, Julien Howard has connected with people from all walks of life, whether in the office of a Wall Street banker or the studio of a jewelry designer in Brooklyn
Colombia’s only Tour winner underwent two surgeries to address multiple injuries after a crash on Monday
‘Crossing Iceland’ follows Payson McElveen as he navigates the strong winds, steady rains, glacial rivers, and subfreezing temperatures of the Iceland Highlands
One day Brandon Sneed’s girlfriend called him to deliver alarming news: she’d impulsively signed up for a half Ironman. On a whim, Sneed decided to do the race, too.
The cancelation of the Tour of Utah could signal the end of professional stage racing in the United States
In ‘A Space for All,’ a new film from Pearl Izumi, Brooke Goudy shares her passion for getting more Black women and people of color into the cycling community
Beta’s ‘Outliers: Sage Kotsenberg,’ which premiered at the Beta Film Festival last month, follows Kotsenberg and his fellow pro-snowboarding friends as they take to the biking trails around Park City
We hear from ”German Forrest Gump” Jonas Deichmann, Colorado renames a controversial mountain, and a family of bears shows their holiday cheer
There’s the pathological response, and there’s the reasonable one
Christina Birch becomes pro cycling’s first astronaut, a new route on Mount Everest sidesteps Khumbu Icefall, and CopenHill wins an award
I’ve been unprepared for everything that’s happened to me since a criminal driver plowed into me in July 2019, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise that I was also unprepared for the feelings that confronting my attacker in court stirred up
Jonas Deichmann swims, bikes, and runs the globe, Aspen cancels ski race due to snow, and a skydiver flies into a volcano
Cyclists who love the Dark Crystal Trail, located in Whistler, British Columbia, have Scott Veach to thank for its creation
The Interior Secretary creates panel to change racist names, Life Time launches new pro cycling series, and Lachlan Morton shares a mid-ride beer
The defendants are accused of committing 29 burglaries of bicycle shops over seven months, sometimes using rocks, sledgehammers, and stolen U-Hauls for their smash-and-grab heists
Cerra is giving back to Whitefish, Montana, through the Last Best Ride, an event that encourages community members to participate, no matter their skill level
Experts break down the ADA laws surrounding service dogs and emotional support animals at races
In episode two of Chasing the Elements, a freeride legend links up with one of the sport's rising stars in search of new lines
IOC changes rules for transgender athletes, Aspen’s expansion goes to a vote, Andrew Cotton’s breakfast barrel
A California nonprofit is connecting 15 mountain towns with 300 scenic miles of hiking, biking, riding, and running. ‘A Trail for Everyone’ shows how the extraordinary project is coming together.
The Olympic cyclist is proving that age really is only a number
Could racing a pedal-assisted mountain bike up the highest peak in the Northeast become cycling’s next great race?
Take a look behind the scenes of L39ion of L.A., the team making waves across the sport, and its partnership with Zwift
Dreaming of where to tri next? These picturesque races offer a reason to gawk at the surroundings of the world’s most scenic triathlons while you swim, bike, and run.
Farid Noori didn’t grow up with a love of cycling, but the palpable joy he now feels for the sport makes it seem like he was born to ride
Israel Start-Up Nation owner Sylvan Adams and UCI played key roles in helping young Afghan women cyclists escape the clutches of the Taliban
The eight-day Tour de France Femmes represents a step forward for women’s pro cycling, but a sizable gender gap still exists in the sport
A short film explores the trials of a Team USA athlete struggling to overcome obstacles to compete at an elite level—and challenging our notions about what life as a quadriplegic can look like
Looking for a city packed with adventure and history? Head for Little Rock.
Hardcore cyclists are repulsed when a guy rides naked from the waist up. Why? During a long, sweltering summer, our writer defied the haters, risking all to bring blissful freedom to his sweaty torso.
This episode of Gnarly Nutrition’s four-part video series, Fuel for Life, shines the spotlight on racer Blake Hansen. The series pulls back the curtain on the pursuits of four athletes and illuminates the underlying values and human stories behind our favorite sports.
The endurance cyclist completed the 257-mile Iceland Crossing route in 19 hours and 45 minutes
Christopher Blevins became the first U.S. man since 1994 to win a round of the cross-country Mountain Bike World Cup
Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of the Big Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon’s Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah.
Williams is offering the biggest prize purse in U.S. cycling at a new criterium in Sacramento
Are you even bikepacking if you’re not hiking your bike, wiping out, making wrong turns, and going completely off plan? We’d argue no. But does that make it any less rewarding? Well, that’s up to you.
Aging doesn’t mean you have to stop getting stronger. Here we’ve provided training tips for continued improvement.
Follow three professional athletes on their grueling journey to make the cut for the inaugural Collins Cup
Each one is a reflection of our society—for better or for worse
News of the death was announced during the race’s awards ceremony Sunday, and some athletes held a moment of silence for the deceased rider
Katie Compton has said she never intentionally or knowingly took a banned substance after the USADA issued her a four-year ban
Plus, inspired whiskey drinks to enjoy once you arrive
Fifteen riders and five alternates have been selected to compete in the 20th year of the big-mountain freeride competition in Virgin, Utah
The former pro climber became paraplegic after a bad fall on El Cap. Now she wants to raise awareness for how accessible the outdoors can be.
Catalina Island’s trails have long, sweeping climbs and descents, steep and chunky sections, plus buffalo, foxes, and more views than you can imagine
Whether you’re looking to spin endless country roads, grind backroad gravel, or cruise rugged singletrack, Texas has a ride for you
Initially, Andres was all about adrenalin—downhill, drops, roots, ruts, berms, rock ‘n' roll. But Bea was more intrigued with the mythical side of mountain biking: the soul of the trail.
Check out this hidden mountain-biking gem in Nevada with Beta magazine
Kai's cycling roots run deep starting with his mother, Paula Lenny, a Pinarello athlete who was the Oregon amateur state champion in 1986.
The Colorado-based provider of active-lifestyle content and services has expanded its portfolio again, bringing on three new cycling brands
The Australian WorldTour pro bikepacked the route from Brest to Paris
Look forward to dirt races, gravel rides, and more in 2021
When an elite cyclist attempts to ride a bike as far as possible in an hour, one thing is guaranteed: they will hurt like never before
Amity Rockwell says, “Cycling is this thing I’m never going to figure out,” which helps remove the pressure of winning Unbound
"I fell in love with cycling while watching the Tour each year with my father. When he was dying last summer, it became so much more than just the world's biggest bike race."
A self-supported bike and ski tour with 200 pounds of dehydrated food in tow and 14 days to complete the route
With endless rain and a half-drowned camera, all Jack Davies and his friends could do was laugh at the type-two fun
Through Get It in Cyclists, Anthony Carter is doing the work of bringing young cyclists of all abilities into the sport
Our ethics columnist on the right and wrong way to share the trail this summer
A few choice words on how to not be an A-hole on the trail
From high-alpine tracks to technical mountain traverses and gravel countryside roads, here’s where to ride in the Gunnison Valley.
Whether you’re looking to ditch your car, haul kids or cargo, or simply add some oomph to your next mountain, road, or gravel bike, there's a perfect e-bike for your lifestyle
Outdoor athlete Alex Showerman spent years trying to escape a secret about herself, only to crash headlong into it
There are easy ways to prevent both, yet we carry on as if nothing is wrong
As part of our #2020CyclingDeaths project, we published the obituaries of Melissa Williamson and Coleen Huling, who were killed while riding their bikes. The driver has received a maximum sentence. But outcomes like this are still rare.
Josie Fouts’s story is the beginning of the bicycle industry’s evolution to include all bodies
L. Renee Blount is a designer, a photographer, and an outdoor enthusiast. In this new series, she tries a new activity every month.
This isn’t just a film about three best friends riding bikes in Silverton, Colorado. It’s the story of everything that happens in between.
Champion endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch figured her quest for enlightenment on the Iditarod Trail would hurt. She was right.
He’s not only one of the fastest cyclists in the country—he’s also one of the sport’s most outspoken champions for diversity. But his mission has morphed into the greatest moon shot of all: to bring bike racing to the American masses.