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It’s been a long road to recovery following his devastating 2019 crash, but the four-time Tour winner believes he can get back to his former riding prowess—and potentially take home one more victory in Paris
From rolling road rides and family-friendly singletrack to downhill bike parks, Vermont has world-class routes for cyclists of every kind
From the park to the podium, the Privateer 141 does it all
Step up your cycling game with these road, gravel, and spin shoes
Rigorous testing was no match for these pieces
Devices bringing innovation to the trails and beyond
Allied’s new gravel-road crossover bike is the best two-in-one we’ve ever tested
A squeeze of honey, a squirt of ketchup, and other non-solids you can toss down your gullet if you so choose
To become one of those people who joyfully hikes, bikes, and skis in the nude, she’d have to train for it
It’s time to settle a longstanding debate once and for all. Which sandal will be crowned king?
They’re essentially adventure flip-flops and therefore superior to every other sandal
An analysis of power data from pro cyclists quantifies the effects of hot and cold air temperatures on performance
A recent climate commitment pledge among leading cycling brands conjured an unexpected feeling in our Bike Snob columnist—empathy
Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio turned a canalway into a 90-mile trail perfect for hiking and biking, and our 63 Parks columnist highly recommends a ride
Yolanda Davis-Overstreet is fighting for safer streets and mobility justice in the marginalized communities of Los Angeles
How safe are Black cyclists in America?
Can two and a half minutes of instruction turn you into a better athlete? Givego thinks so.
An analysis of pro cycling data finds that altitude-born South American riders race better at high altitudes than their lowland-born rivals
Is there anything better than seeing kids having fun outside?
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.
The average woman in the U.S. is a size 16. Here are five gear companies that are actually making clothes for her.
From a scenic path that extends the entire length of New York to a new route connecting Yellowstone to Grand Teton, here are the most scenic ways to experience America’s wilderness by bike
There’s an art to creating a mountain-bike trail. Just ask British Columbia’s Dan Raymond.
As demand for the fitness brand’s famous bikes and treadmills peters out, its dedicated user base might be its saving grace
‘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
Whether you’re mountain biking or just commuting around town, a few key parts will keep you riding, regardless of the elements
‘Crossing Iceland’ follows Payson McElveen as he navigates the strong winds, steady rains, glacial rivers, and subfreezing temperatures of the Iceland Highlands
Andrew Jackson reveals his favorite places to ride a bike, fuel up, and play in his home city
Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? We share everything you need to know to help you have a successful first race.
Fitness comes and goes. Allow Glen Plake to make a case for prioritizing style—that elusive athletic skill that endures.
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
Hoping to help my brother beat his alcohol addiction, I set up a two-wheel road trip through the scenic terrain of northeast Kansas. As usual, he was funny, endearing, maddening, and burdened by problems I couldn’t solve.
On a whim, I decided to ride 370 miles across New York State. Here’s what I used most.
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
Meet the innovators and activists who are making their favorite sports more accessible to plus-size adventurers
Yes, this flannel is expensive. But judging by its effect on our writers, it’s worth every penny.
We still love these runner-up apparel pieces and accessories
With this gear, twice the ice is just as nice
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 link between serious cycling and poor bone health is well established, but researchers are still debating what to do about it
Even after a life-changing diagnosis, I can still experience the thrill of adventure
Is there a more universally loved month in the outdoor world?
Our experts sought out epic adventures in every landscape, from new desert outposts to off-the-grid wellness retreats, with plenty of trails, beaches, and base camps—all perfect to give or get
A 16-year-old in Texas drove into a group of cyclists in Waller County, Texas. Should he have been behind the wheel in the first place?
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.
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
Williams is offering the biggest prize purse in U.S. cycling at a new criterium in Sacramento
Aging doesn’t mean you have to stop getting stronger. Here we’ve provided training tips for continued improvement.
This bike is a big alloy coil-sprung 29er for those who don’t like big alloy coil-sprung 29ers (and also for those who do, too)
Follow the founders of the Collins Cup as they organize and train for a new kind of global triathlon
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
Growing up as a Mexican American kid in an anti-immigrant environment, Eric Arce began a yearslong struggle with anxiety and depression. In this essay, he explains how biking has helped him.
In a new series from Outside TV, two pro cyclists train three beginner riders for the one of the nation’s toughest mountain-bike races
Katie Compton has said she never intentionally or knowingly took a banned substance after the USADA issued her a four-year ban
Daniel Pérez and the Sanba Cycling Team are proving that delivery workers, line cooks, and mechanics race bikes, too
Fifteen riders and five alternates have been selected to compete in the 20th year of the big-mountain freeride competition in Virgin, Utah
Leaf peeping in New England. Surfing California’s coast. Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage (yes, Alaska, in fall). We scoured the world to find the absolute best destinations to satisfy your autumn wanderlust—especially this year, when we all have a little cabin fever.
Leaf peeping in Colorado. Surfing the Azores. Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage—yes, Alaska, in fall. We scoured the world to find epic adventures and stunning destinations to satisfy your autumn wanderlust, especially this year, when we all have a little cabin fever.
