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Building the Perfect Gravel Grinder
Gravel racing has a spirit of adventure and the chip-on-the-shoulder toughness of a Leadville ultra.
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OutdoorsA Visit to Thule’s U.S. Headquarters in Seymour, CT
If you’re into the outdoors and own a car, chances are you own or have owned a Thule product for hauling your skis, bikes, kayaks and other outdoor gear. Nearly 80 percent of the company’s products for the U.S.
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OutdoorsMellow Pedaling: 5 Best Cruiser Bicycles
Century ride? How about a ride to the ice cream shop.
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OutdoorsThree Diving Adventures to Plan Today
Swimming with Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas, exploring the Northern Hemisphere’s largest barrier reef, or crossing the thermocline boundary to explore ghostly WWII wrecks in Papua New Guinea might sound daunting, but whether you have three days or two weeks, there’s time enough for one of these adventures.
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OutdoorsGP Short: 2014 Tour of California
We took our espresso stateside this year, catching the Giro d’Italia on television and showing up in person for the 2014 Tour of California, where we shot this video while riding along in a support car.
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OutdoorsBest Trailers and Roof Racks for the Beach
The right gear haulers make the difference between beach misery and beach revelry. We’ve assembled ten great summer carriers that will transport everything from an ATV to personal watercraft to the smaller (but still vital) bits for the shore.
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OutdoorsPhoto Essay: Running the Grand Canyon
Going “Rim to Rim to Rim” is a double-crossing of the Grand Canyon, covering 42.4 miles and 22,000 feet of vertical, and it’s a rite of passage for ultra runners.
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OutdoorsWhat to Watch: The 2014 Giro d’Italia
The 97th running of the Giro d’Italia starts today, and during its 21 stages the pack of 200 riders will have to negotiate massive alpine peaks, winding 65 mph descents, powerful attacks and sprint finishes, all set against a stunning Italian landscape.
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Outdoors10 Most Dangerous Hikes
Stick anyone next to a cliff and they’ll inch forward and peek over; put anyone in a supercar and they’ll double the speed limit. We all want to stay safe and comfortable, sure, but in those moments when we lose our footing and time slows to a crawl, we are undeniably living in the moment.
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OutdoorsUnder Armor: Five Great Boxer Shorts
The loosest fitting of male undershorts, boxers allow free range of movement for you legs and other parts, and enough soft protection that wearing them is like getting away with loungewear 24/7.
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OutdoorsButton Up, Hike Down: Best Hiking Shirts
Apparel with the technical specs to keep you snug and dry on the trail doesn’t have to look out of place the minute you leave the wild.
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OutdoorsKit: A Photographer in Oregon’s Wilderness
Photographer Chris Burkard explains his kit for capturing nature in the Oregon wilderness.
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Outdoors15 Best Day Hikes in the Northeast
These day hikes are not pretenders. We surveyed the northeastern U.S.
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OutdoorsKit: The Perfect Day Pack
Most day hikes require a peanut butter sandwich, a water bottle and maybe some bug spray. But for the weekend warrior who wants to crush in one day what most people stroll in three, there are a few indispensables.
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OutdoorsPhoto Essay: Running the Zion Traverse
Mountaineer and ultra runner Ben Clark shares photos from his single-day run across Zion National Park, also known as the Zion Traverse.
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OutdoorsBreakdown: Wilson Smart Basketball
We break down a basketball designed by Wilson and SportIQ, which knows whether your last shot was a miss or a make and provides an in-app map of your game, showing you exactly what part of your game needs the most work.
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OutdoorsRoad Wares for the Hardcore Bike Commuter
In honor of National Bike to Work Day, 2015, we bring the best road wares for the bike commuter.
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OutdoorsTested: Weehoo iGo Bicycle Trailer
If you’re looking to introduce your kids to cycling, the Weehoo iGo Pro bicycle trailer ($400) is just the tool for the job.
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OutdoorsKit: Ski Mountaineering
Ski mountaineering is the ultimate punishment tour in the mountains — moving uphill with heavy gear through deep snow and ice — with a perfect payoff when it’s time to go down. We spent this winter testing the best winter mountaineering and ski gear on some of the biggest peaks in Utah and Colorado as we trained for the Power of 4 Ski Mountaineering Race.
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OutdoorsKit: Winter Surfing
When it comes time to hit the surf and temps are in the 30s rather than the 70s, the right gear is the difference between channeling Bodhi and becoming intimate with the symptoms of hypothermia. While it’s admittedly tough to be toasty in water less than half your body’s normal temperature, with the right kit you can at least pursue your hobby and live to tell about it.