Category Archives: Global Health

This article originally appeared on Bike.com and was republished with permission. When Covid-19 locked up retail stores in March, bike shops were as worried about landing on the other side as Brooks Brothers and Gold’s Gym. When the pandemic motivated millions of people of all ages, interests and abilities to get on a bike forContinue reading “Wall Street Suddenly Loves Bike Companies Thanks to Cycling Boom”

“The conditions were pretty awful, to be honest,” says Thomas Laakso, referring to his time testing ski prototypes on Mount Hood at the tail end of this summer. He continued, “but that’s a good thing for us. Skiing variable conditions like crud helps evaluate what works and what doesn’t a lot faster.” As the VPContinue reading “Inside America’s Biggest Ski Factory”

This article originally appeared on Surfer.com and was republished with permission. With the World Tour nixed for the foreseeable future, the pro surfing landscape has been pretty barren. While free-surf edits have kept us entertained in lieu of competition, the World Surf League managed to reignite pro surfing in the form of the Australian GrandContinue reading “Pro Surfers Score Perfect Barrels at Australia’s South Stradbroke Island”

The physical and mental health threats of COVID-19 are real and well-documented, but if you’re simply feeling bummed about missing your buddies, canceled pickup sports leagues, or—hell—your commute, that’s valid. The pandemic is affecting mental health in myriad ways. “The isolation many are experiencing is one of the most devastating things about this moment,” says AviContinue reading “What to Do if Your Lack of a Social Life Is Impacting Your Mental Health”

This article was produced in partnership with T1. As 2020 has indeed proven to be an unrelenting year of challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, government mandated quarantines, the economic collapse, and more, now more than ever, Americans are realizing the importance of maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle. While the year hasContinue reading “Health and Fitness Visionary Dr. Jeremy James Launches The FITFOREVER Platform”

Talk to any bike industry insider and you’ll hear the same thing. Two categories are poised for exponential growth in the next decade: gravel bikes and e-bikes. Gravel bikes, the sweet spot between road cycling and mountain biking, invite open adventure along any road. E-bikes offer unprecedented accessibility, an undeniable fun factor, and an alternativeContinue reading “The Two Top E-Gravel Bikes Reviewed”

From skiing the Alps to backpacking across South America, COVID-19 has caused many international winter plans to come to a screeching halt. However, over the past few months, RV travel has increased exponentially and the winter season affords many opportunities to explore the American landscape. And choosing the right mattress for cozying up in yourContinue reading “The Best RV Mattresses for Cross-Country Road Trips”

This article originally appeared on Bike.com and was republished with permission. At this point, pretty much everyone has an opinion on e-bikes. Some love ’em and others hate ’em, but there’s no denying their advantages. For a prime example of just how versatile and fun e-bikes can be, we dug up this edit from LevyContinue reading “Are E-MTBs High-Performance Enough For You? Here’s Your Answer”

This article originally appeared on Surfer.com and was republished with permission. Pipe is officially open for business. Last week, a solid NW swell hit the Hawaiian islands and lit up Banzai Pipeline for the first time of the 20/21 season. Naturally, Jamie O’Brien and crew were chomping at the bit to document their season-opening sessionContinue reading “Watch: What it Looks Like to Surf Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii”

What it is: This slim, sleek device is all you need to keep your phone charged in the field. Whether you’re out on the trails or just exploring a new city, the Fast Charge Power Bank by Otterbox frees you up from having to locate an outlet and makes sure you never miss an importantContinue reading “Field Tested: Fast Charge Power Bank by OtterBox”