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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?
You need only the essentials, but make sure you know what to look for
Learning to ski can be overwhelming. Here we help you narrow down what gear you need to take your skills to the next level.
Sanborn Canoe's paddles are so pretty, we almost don't want to get them wet.
Heavily cushioned running shoes, the 'New York Times' reports, are on the rise. But a closer look at the trend reveals a different story.
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.
Three new, surprising offerings from a heritage knife maker.
Can a top-shelf belt-driven mountain bike help galvanize the single-speed movement?
Some picks are unexpected—or downright geeky—but we'd run with any of them.
What kind of base layer should I buy: synthetic, wool, or a blend?
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
Barely-there shells for all kinds of conditions
A new generation of portable cameras let you shoot like a pro, and two superior quadcopters give you better aerial video
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
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?
A classic car that knows what it's doing, sans-gas
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…
If you spend $1,500 on a new kit, you better make sure it lasts more than a season or two
In honor of his 70th birthday, Eddy Merckx launches a new heritage line, starting with the limited-edition Eddy70.
The best-looking gear from the hipster corner of Outdoor Retailer 2015
A cooler that does double duty as an air conditioner.
One of the toughest, most waterproof gloves on the market.
Part of a new breed of adventure road bikes that lets you keep riding long after the pavement ends.
We thought the last iteration of this bike couldn't be improved. We were wrong.
Perfect your roof-rack skills, and keep your gear and ride in perfect condition.
They're more important than you think, and high-quality options are plentiful
Six products to make the most of hero snow
Editor Sam Moulton gives a quick tour of Outside's infamous “Gear Cage.” It's locked for a reason. Few and fortunate are those who hold the keys to the kingdom. …
Waterproof skins that don't gain weight on the ascent
Surround your teens with furniture inspired by the 11-time world champ
The weirdest teardrop trailer we've ever seen
The Colorado startup wants to change the way companies make waterproof-breathable layers with its new core construction technology.
The coolest, most high-tech solution to goggle fog we've seen
