Tag Archive | mountain biking

The Arizona Trail is Open for Business

Monday, January 9, 2012

The 818-mile Arizona Trail, which runs from the state's northern edge down to the Mexican border, can be hiked, biked, or ridden by horseback. Here's your pre-departure guide.

Danny MacAskill is Riding for YouTube

Friday, December 9, 2011

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Danny MacAskill is a different kind of athlete, with millions of (online) fans and no real competition.

The Ten Best Adventure Trips in Chile

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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World-class rapids, double-overhead surf, and deep-sea expeditions are just a few of our favorite Chilean adventures.

When Animals Attack: What Happened to Evan van der Spuy

Friday, October 14, 2011

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Everyone is talking about the hartebeest that trampled Evan van der Spuy. But what motivated the attack? We called a zoologist to find out.

The Seven Best Mountain Biking Parks in the Country

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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From coast to coast, everyone from first time downhillers to experienced acrobats can flex their tires at these singletrack sanctuaries.

Your Perfect Weekend, June 4-6

Thursday, June 3, 2010

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The summer season has officially begun, and this weekend we think you should take advantage.

Your Perfect Weekend, May 28-30

Thursday, May 27, 2010

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In West Virginia, wild rivers and cliffs are calling, and in New York, fighter jets and vintage planes will scream across the sky this Memorial Day Weekend.

Your Perfect Weekend, May 14-15

Thursday, May 13, 2010

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Music, beer gardens, bouldering, mud runs, air dog competitions — this weekend we recommend running wild through the great outdoors in Richmond, Virginia, or Boulder, Colorado.

Race Across New Zealand: What Doesn’t Kill Us Will Save Our Marriage

Monday, May 3, 2010

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Race Across New Zealand: What Doesn’t Kill Us Will Save Our Marriage

Two kids under five. 50-hour-per-week desk job. Three-hour daily commute. Wife struggling with mommy-track blues. Taking on your first three-sport adventure race — out of the question, right? No, the solution.

Race Across New Zealand: Map Details

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Day 1, Miles 0–2: “Just pin it, mate!” That was the best pre-race advice I received, and it came from Tom Butler, our host at the Grasmere Lodge (grasmere.co.nz). Don’t pace yourself off the start, he said. “Go hard, so you’re in one of the faster packs of cyclists.” Day 1, Miles 35–57: With 3,200 [...]

Race Across New Zealand: Prep & Gear

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Prep & Gear Six Months Out Learn to kayak: Master the prerequisite skills for Class II whitewater — breaking in and out of swift current, ferry-gliding, self-rescue. Start budgeting: Back-of-the-envelope, all-in estimate: $7,625 per person, including the $656 (U.S.) entry fee. Four Months Out Buy your ride: No niche racing bike required, just a versatile, fast [...]

Your Perfect Weekend, April 24-25

Thursday, April 22, 2010

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It's a great weekend for the great outdoors: Mountain bike through Utah canyon-country or loop through Hot Springs, down the Appalachian Trail.

Analyze This

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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The Pedal Brain app lets you download exercise data in real time, maximizing your training routine.

Your Perfect Weekend, March 5-7

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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From Colorado to California, the West is the place to catch the first rays of spring sunshine this weekend. Whether you're on a mountain bike atop the summit of Pike's Peak, the golf course at your resort digs in New Mexico, or the snowy slopes of a volcano in the Sierra-Nevadas, one thing is certain: staying indoors is so last month.

Your Perfect Weekend, February 26-28

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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What better way to spend this winter weekend than biking 33 miles up 2,675 feet of hilly terrain to find a pot of chili waiting for you at the finish line? Film screenings in between powder runs and snow sports at The Big Lepowski in Utah might take the cake. It's your call.