A child of the Great Plains, Josh Patterson relocated to the Rocky Mountains for a different kind of view. He enjoys lonely gravel roads, rocky singletrack, and learning how to be slightly less bad at ...

It’s often the little things that come together to make one of those magic days on the trail. Your tires are gripping beautifully, your hands aren’t slipping on the bars, and you fly over any obstacle ...

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No matter if you’re shredding down steep single tracks or riding rolling gravel trails, getting out on a mountain bike just might be the outdoor thrill you need this summer. However, before you hit ...

Call me emotional, but I believe in attaching sentimental value to your gear — especially the crucial items. When I’m sailing, I can’t wait to put on my life jacket. And I’m similarly stoked to strap ...

We get it: summer can be tough for skiers. Those winter withdrawal symptoms lead to summer survival instincts as we spend more and more days away from our skis, miserably melting in the heat of those ...

Plenty of new (or stubborn) bikers wear any old flat soled sneaker to the trailhead. Hell, I met a guy who swears by his cowboy boots at the bike park. When bikes are so expensive, skimping on ...

All bikes with the exception of penny-farthings are geared between the crankset and the rear wheel. Most bikes will include a range of gears, so that you can choose one appropriate to where you’re ...