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Photo courtesy of edvvc on Flickr.The gizmo that fuelled billions of workout hours over the past 31 years is going the way of the eight-track, the AP reports.Sony is discontinuing production of the Walkman in Japan. Since the cassette player was first introduced in July 1979, over 220 million…
Here's my recurring nightmare: I'm hurtling down a hill when my rim, worn away by repeated gritty brakings, ruptures and warps, stopping the bike instantly and launching me over the handlebars for a high-speed, unscheduled appointment with the pavement. So far, this has only happened in real life while I've been pedaling uphill. But, have any manufacturers come out with a road bike with disc brakes? I know they're heavier, but I don't care about weight if I can save skin and teeth. Mark Portland, Oregon
Word is spreading that Garrett McNamara surfed a record 90-foot wave off Portugal. In 2008, Mike Parsons surfed a wave estimated to be 70 feet at Cortes Bank. Ken Bradshaw is believed to have surfed an 80-footer at Outer Log Cabins in 1998. McNamara's camp has estimated a wave height…
Just in case you're looking for something to read on the flight home, we've compiled a list of the most popular Outside magazine features released this year. 10. BSNYC vs. PDX, by Bike Snob NYCProgressive hub Portland, Oregon, is a kaleidoscopic smorgasbord of all things cycling. Our wheelman in New…
Week of July 25-August 1, 1996 Non-leisurely Virgin Islands cruises Resorts that ‘have it all’ Adventure Grants for lucky teens Northwestern Ontario sights and sounds Visiting Apostle Islands by kayak Northwestern Ontario sights and sounds Question: Some friends and I are heading on…
Fifteen-year-old Ashima Shiraishi is on the fast track to becoming the sport’s greatest athlete
Pro photographer Larry Rosa looks for pain, postcards, and the hidden stories within every endurance race.
Courtesy of Polish Winter Himalayan MountaineeringWeather forecasts aren't good for the Polish mountaineers making their way up Pakistan's 26,400-foot Broad Peak this week. “The beginning of the summit attempt doesn't look too well,” reported team member Rafal Fronia from base camp on March 7. “Weather conditions on slopes of…
When it comes to performance anxiety, fitness competitions can be a lot like taking the SATs or giving an important speech. And yes, over-thinking or stressing about them beforehand can, indeed, cause you to “choke,” according to a study presented last week at the British Psychological Society’s annual conference.