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Kit: Leadville Trail 100 MTB
Take 104 miles of dirt road, pavement and single track; mix in over 12,000 feet of elevation gain; sprinkle in oxygen-deprived mountain air and — voila! You’ve got the Leadville Trail 100 MTB.
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OutdoorsCycling Skyward: Conquering the West’s Toughest Climbs
One month after he set out from King’s Beach, CA, on a 5,000-mile bike tour of America, GP contributor Will Eginton stood on top of the Continental Divide at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park and reflected on the mountains he’d climbed.
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OutdoorsFor Commuters, the Smarter Smart Bike Is Nigh
A new contest-winning commuter bike solves the woes of urban cycling through cleverly simple design.
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OutdoorsThe Art of the Fishing Lure
Fishermen have long known that fish are often smarter than they. But the rest of us probably haven’t given the lures used to catch these clever, wary creatures their due.
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OutdoorsRods and Reels for Any Kind of Fishing
Before getting on the water, you need the right gear for your fishing goals.
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OutdoorsBest of Outdoor Retailer, Summer 2014
You know it’s time for another Outdoor Retailer show when South Main Street in Salt Lake City is populated by fat bikes, single-wheeled skateboards and tan people with good beards.
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OutdoorsMaxed Out: Get More Out of Your Road Bike
Even inexpensive upgrades can make a huge difference when it comes to grinding your way up the local hill or beating out your buddies in a county-line sprint.
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OutdoorsTested: Casio ProTrek PRW-6000Y-1A
While Casio’s G-Shock series has the extreme sports category on lock down, their ProTrek line is blazing a trail in the world of outdoor adventure.
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Outdoors15 Best Day Hikes of the West
The beauty of the West isn’t up for debate: it’s ubiquitous, grandiose and unchallenged. But hidden within these 13 states are secrets that can’t be seen driving an SUV through the “scenic” route.
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OutdoorsFarther, Faster: A Primer on Ultralight Backpacking
A guide to ultralight hiking: rethinking pack weight, preparedness, safety and more.
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OutdoorsKit: Ultralight Backpacking
Obsessive weight-trimmers with less than 10 pounds strapped to their backs are considered “ultralight” hikers, a term as ubiquitous and unregulated in the hiking retail market as “organic” and “grass fed” are in the food industry.
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OutdoorsPro Road Bikes of the Tour de France
The best in bikes trickles down from what professionals use on race day.
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OutdoorsViewfinder: This Is Dane Reynolds
Dane Reynolds sparked controversy in 2012 when he dropped out of competitive surfing.
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Outdoors48 Hours of Sun and Swell in Montauk
When we invited Forest Woodward, one of our favorite photographers, to Montauk for the weekend, we had no idea we’d be graced with the best waves we’ve seen in years.
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OutdoorsJordan Rapp: Another Day at the Office
Pro triathlete Jordan Rapp is a poster boy for endurance — and not just because he’s won five Ironmans, two Leadman Epic 250s and the 2011 ITU Long Distance World Championships.
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Outdoors30 Minutes With: Knut Frostad
How do you popularize an obscure sporting event that runs through the remotest oceans for three quarters of a year? That is Knut Frostad’s task as CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, a round-the-world yachting competition that takes place every two years.
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OutdoorsThe 10 Best Minimalist Running Shoes
The original minimal movement and natural running got joggers quick stepping on the track and trail. Then came the backlash: those saying minimalism leads to injury, hurting more than it helps.
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OutdoorsThe Rise of the European Soccer Fan in America
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team (#USMNT) was knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium in the Round of 16, but you already know this. You watched it.
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OutdoorsHow to Fell a Tree Like a Logging World Champion
A Swedish World Champion logger shows us how to properly fell a tree with a chainsaw.
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OutdoorsTested: LifeBEAM Smart Helmet
The LifeBeam Smart helmet is the first bicycle helmet with a built-in heart rate monitor.