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Turn your smartphone into a sophisticated music player
How to build a high-quality quiver on a budget
The TSA might give you trouble about those compressed-gas canisters. Here's how to avoid it.
Forget wearables. The secret buzzword this year is “invisibles."
Cycling is finally grappling with its dark past. But until today’s pros speak out about practices within the peloton, nobody will know how far the sport has really come.
A flashlight, a fitness tracker, a GPS...the list goes on.
Cycling’s governing body knows there’s a long way to go before the peloton races clean. But in releasing a self-critical report, it has finally confronted the elephant in the room: its own complicity.
The power of the crowd will have more to do with the success of the device than the features it will have when it debuts.
Stuff these in your pack and head out of the country with peace of mind
In the world of backpacking, there’s a band of craftsmen who have been making boots by hand since the Nixon administration.
Your activity tracker knows a ridiculous amount about you—from the wear on your running shoes to what coffee shop you'll stop at on your next ride. And that data's getting shared for financial gain.
Chinese company Xiaomi just launched a camera that—on paper—rivals the entry-level GoPro.
A Texas startup wants to convert shipping containers into portable rooms that would put an end to limited lodging at sporting events.
At least not yet. Three very good reasons smart clothing is still in beta.
Break new ground in your snowsports repertoire without breaking the bank
On the chairlift, in a kayak, at the crag, we’ve all dropped our phones. This handy tether prevents the device from hitting the deck.
Control your sustainable energy on the go with a smartphone app
Though many companies are rushing to the 27.5 standard, BMC’s new trail 29er proves that big wheels are still the best choice for many riders.
Learning the virtues of a solid, well-designed utility bike
Because a world without internal-frame backpacks, bike derailleurs, and wetsuits would be a darker place
By doing so, the sport's international governing body is sending a clear message to the pro teams: You can't expect to get away with doping anymore.
Gociety, a Denver-based startup, wants to harness one of the fastest growing movements in fitness—group workouts.
While he was clearly not in peak form during the 2011 Tour de France, it was here where he cemented his reputation as an incessant attacker. Here he drives up the Alpe d’Huez, and although he was eventually caught and passed by Frenchman Pierre Rolland, Contador garnered kudos from the…
XensAir collects all of your data—airtime, speed, vert, distance and force—to help you become a better athlete.
What one town's quest to replace pavement with dirt trails means for the rest of the country.
Turns out your favorite dirtbag climbers aren't the only gross thing hanging out at the local wall.
The springs inside this sole could make you a faster runner
All you need is a good shovel and some advice from a terrain-park expert.
The sports brand is making savvy moves into the wearables market, surpassing misguided apparel giants with software plays. Is an overthrow imminent?
Heavily cushioned running shoes, the 'New York Times' reports, are on the rise. But a closer look at the trend reveals a different story.
Sanborn Canoe's paddles are so pretty, we almost don't want to get them wet.
Learning to ski can be overwhelming. Here we help you narrow down what gear you need to take your skills to the next level.
You need only the essentials, but make sure you know what to look for
The finest XC and endurance race bike money can buy just keeps getting better. But $12,000? Really?
You may be able to fool the Body Mass Index, but you can't hide from the electrical impulse.
Some picks are unexpected—or downright geeky—but we'd run with any of them.
Three new, surprising offerings from a heritage knife maker.
Can a top-shelf belt-driven mountain bike help galvanize the single-speed movement?
How Hoka One One invented a revolutionary type of shoe, turned an entire industry on its head, and ushered in a new era of running
What kind of base layer should I buy: synthetic, wool, or a blend?
A new generation of portable cameras let you shoot like a pro, and two superior quadcopters give you better aerial video
Barely-there shells for all kinds of conditions
Geoff McFetridge is an artist with a passion for pushing the envelope and learning something new. In this case, he decided to build the ultimate human-powered surf exploration vehicle, called the “Sea Rambler.” This short film from Farm League tells the story behind the bicycle. …
Electronic mountain bike suspensions may sound convoluted and unnecessary, but the French manufacturer proves that the tech is here to stay.
Pro athletes on the gear they want to unwrap this Saturday
The media is in a tizzy about new findings that suggest your smartphone is a better fitness tracker than that wearable device on your wrist. They're wrong.
A portable sound system built for the demands of the outdoors
A classic car that knows what it's doing, sans-gas
Paying attention to the details lead the team to amazing victories in 2012 and 2013, but a string of problems brought it all crashing down last year. Can cycling's top team rise again?
Nimbler than your average pick-up, with plenty of room and nice extras
Move over, Volkswagen. There's a new adventure vehicle on the street.
Surprise! BMW is trying to become an eco-friendly brand. (And it's working.)
A powerful truck with the fuel-sipping soul of an eco-friendly car
Stands out for its luxury features and super-smooth ride, if not for its economy as a hybrid
Electronics are slowly but surely creeping into cycling, including mountain bike suspensions. Last year, we rode Magura’s excellent, but not widely distributed wireless eLect system. And at this year’s Buyer’s Guide bike test, Lapierre sent their Zesty 529 Trail, a 120mm 29er equipped with the E:I electronic suspension the…