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Armenians and Turks have a long and hostile history that includes a genocide. On a cross-country journey in 2006, two young cyclists formed a bond that bridged this fraught past.
A tale about two-wheeled island hopping in the midnight sun
Given that most of us have stayed put for the past few months, the Outside staff came up with some exciting ways to make the most of being on the home front. Puppy, anyone?
From Alabama to Wyoming, we found the best off-grid sites for chilling out, escaping the hordes, and finding adventure
Makeovers of these fan favorites are worth a spin
Gear to maximize your comfort on even the roughest of roads
Coronavirus hasn't stopped Italian heartthrob and two-wheeled avenger Vittorio Brumotti from righting society's wrongs. The cyclist has delighted audiences with his TV news segment "100% Brumotti," shaming people for parking in handicapped spaces and taking on no less than the Mafia. We ride along with Italy's favorite bike hero.
With at-home schooling the norm in many areas, we put together a P.E. plan for a full semester of fun and creative movement
This high-tech—and high-priced—workout gear looks like it's out of science fiction
There are those that help you see and those that help you be seen. Here's the difference—and how to buy the ones you need.
These affordable digs are within driving distance from major cities but feel like far-away escapes
Black cyclist Jonny Altrogge shares why he biked the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route—and what he learned along the way
A team of Black cyclists will traverse the historic Underground Railroad on a mission to empower and inspire
From trails to post-ride tacos, the decorated Mountain Bike World Cup champ shares her favorite Northern California spots
The Colorado-based maker of bike racks and locks is a case study in the uncertainty that small outdoor businesses are navigating right now. With the right combination of luck and creative thinking, their future may not be all gloomy.
Mountain-bike world-famous slickrock at our 62 Parks Traveler's 14th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year
On the Dirty Kanza and the cycling world's reckoning with a racist, exclusionary past
It took 16 riders several weeks—and countless laps—to find the most comfortable, protective, and versatile lids for downhill, cross-country, and everything in between
In an excerpt from 'The Cold Vanish,' a new book about people who disappear in the wild, Outside contributor Jon Billman looks at the rare, tragic case of a fat-tire rider who couldn't be found
Here's the gear that will get you outside and pedaling in no time
For those unfamiliar with northwest Arkansas, the region is quickly making a name for itself as a paradise for both road and mountain bikers
This task might seem daunting, but it's actually quick, simple, and cheap to do at home
It's a strange time in the world of bicycles. That's one reason we chose two favorite road rigs: one for pavement and one for gravel.
This was the most exciting mountain-bike category of our test
The inside scoop on the locations for the 2020 Outside Bike Test
Whether we needed another documentary about the disgraced cyclist is up for debate, but 'Lance' is an entertaining look at the saga—and wait until you hear what he says about Floyd Landis
John Cordoba thinks the future of bikes—and bike racing—includes e-bikes
Top-notch gear for road and trail riding
Yes, it involves nonstop time in the saddle, lots of beer, and plenty of technical jargon
These innovative whips rode to the top of the heap
This is not the category it used to be
Patagonia's Nano-Air line works for almost any adventure, thanks to its rare combination of durability, stretch, and breathability
Organizers of the popular Grinduro California gravel event wanted to do better than its 15 percent non-male participation rate. So they set aside spots for women, femmes, and trans and nonbinary people, and sold out in four hours.
Cleaner air, quieter streets, more people riding—there's an opportunity here for cities and cycling advocates willing to grasp it
Locked-down cities have opened streets to cyclists and pedestrians. But what happens when the traffic comes back?
Seriously. They work for everything from backyard BBQs to all-day gravel rides.
A deeply personal story of one rider’s painful saga—and what we can all learn from it
You can't stop what you can't see happening
Rugged, high-clearance, all-wheel-drive vehicles are great for getting out there—but at what cost to cyclists and pedestrians?
I was biking home when you barreled into me with your car and left me to die
Being involved in a crash with a driver while on a bike or on foot is bad enough, but the trouble doesn’t always stop when you get yourself to safety. Navigating the justice and insurance systems afterward can also be an ordeal.
The Leadville 100 is an iconic mountain-bike event that puts racers through a course covering 100 miles and 12,000 feet of elevation change
Gravel may be all the rage, but nothing teaches you more about being a cyclist than riding on the road
Hemmed between the Oregon and Washington border, this windy water-sports mecca has something for everyone. Add it to your list of adventures worth waiting for.
Instead of figuring out what to do about the 2020 race, organizers should start planning for next year and use the opportunity to finally create a true women's Tour de France. Here's how it could work.
From polar explorer Eric Larsen to rock climber Sasha DiGiulian, here's what adventurers are doing with their downtime
'The Swift Campout' proves that a four-day bikepacking trip in Idaho is readily accessible, especially in a landscape like this
Jeremiah Bishop is still riding strong and staying healthy without a spring race schedule
For endurance athletes, new research suggests that different pre-race rituals, or even no warm-up at all, give pretty much the same results
Flatten the curve, skip the group ride, and head for the hills solo—it'll do wonders for your body and mind
The Wahoo Kickr is one of many expensive indoor bicycle trainers. Here's a serious review of a machine that will never see a ride under the open sky.
Like many outdoor sports, cycling struggles with gender equality. In Colorado, a handful of youth organizations are trying to change that.
Tinker Juarez continues to compete against—and beat—athletes half his age
The Mexico of your dreams still exists at the hiking and mountain-biking playground of Rancho Cacachilas
When the sun goes down, they take to the streets
The documentary 'Safety to Nome' follows 26 competitors racing 1,000 miles across the Alaskan tundra on foot, bike, or skis
In this short video, photographer and fat biker Ann Driggers shares why her bike commute is an integral part of her day
Can the sport’s trendiest discipline reinvigorate its national governing body? And should we even care?
After tireless testing, these were our favorites under $150
The basketball icon knows that if you want kids to succeed, you need to give them access to bikes and bike lanes
Patricia Baker established multiple track-cycling records in her age group after taking a 20-year break from racing
New Zealand's South Island is undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful places, where golden beaches and dense rainforests border the snow-capped Southern Alps and adventures are endless. But for those of us who can't pick up and move to Christchurch, here's a definitive guide on how to make the most of your time there.
From visiting Alaska's fat bears to traveling solo across Scotland, here's how we're spending our PTO
Extend that layover—these megacities have plenty of outdoor activities within an hour or two of downtown
Bad behavior might be jeopardizing access to Kingdom Trails, one of the premier networks on the East Coast. Here's what we can learn from it.
Peloton is a fun distraction, but you don't have to relegate yourself to the trainer because it's cold outside
For years, Benedikt Boehm has been chasing speed records on some of the world's tallest peaks
Hotel Rodavento in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, serves up an entrancing mix of downtime and adrenaline
Here's why you should stop Zwifting and start truing