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A mountain biker swoops through Pisgah National Forest.

Updates Planned for Mountain Bike Trails in North Carolina’s Pisgah Ranger District

Graham Averill//February 13, 2019

In the coming year, three iconic mountain bike trails in North Carolina's Pisgah Ranger District will receive critical updates thanks to the Recreational Trails Program. Read More...

The Athletes Who Brave the Cold for Winter Triathlons

Amanda Loudin//February 11, 2019

These triathletes swap road bikes for fat bikes and swimsuits for skis to compete in multisport events year-round. Read More...

The Great American Rail-Trail Is on the Way

Julie Brown//February 5, 2019

Converting former rail lines to multiuse trails, a nonprofit identifies a route to build a trail separated from the road across the country, from Washington state to Washington, D.C. Read More...

Back in the Saddle

Kade Krichko//February 5, 2019

In 2015, Walton Brush was diagnosed with a form of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Here's how an ebike is helping him return to the sport that he loves. Read More...

Ultramarathoners brave the Arrowhead 135 Race

A Race Through the Polar Vortex

Jonathan Olivier//January 31, 2019

Nearly 150 ultramarathoners braved subzero temperatures during the 15th annual Arrowhead 135, which traces a route through the frigid Northern Minnesota backcountry. Read More...

How Anita Naidu Connects Mountain Biking to Social Change

Leslie Hittmeier//January 30, 2019

A professional mountain biker and coach, Anita Naidu is inspiring a generation of women—both in Western and Eastern cultures—to break the rules. Read More...

A view of the "High Road" trail in Malibu Creek State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains NRA, CA. National Park Service, NPS. 2000, CA

The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks

Diane Regas//January 22, 2019

Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks. Read More...

Electric Bikes Are Having a Moment. Here’s Why.

Julie Brown//January 22, 2019

Trends show that electric bicycles are seeing exponential growth in recent years. Research sheds light on who is riding ebikes, and why. Read More...

REI Co-op members using gear in the field.

The Gear REI Members Love: Top Products of 2018

Ashley Brown//January 16, 2019

From camp chairs, to ambphibious sandals, to cycling gloves, find out which pieces of gear are among REI Co-op members’ favorites from 2018. Read More...

Mountain Biking is Booming in Appalachia—But What Does It Take to Get Trails Built?

Jess Daddio//January 14, 2019

Throughout Appalachia, towns are embracing multiuse trail projects to help diversify their economies and improve community wellness. Read More...

New Study Reveals Why Biking Is a Healthy Form of Transportation

Kade Krichko//January 3, 2019

Is there something about riding your bike that makes you feel better? Well, it turns out science may validate your experience. An article re... Read More...

After the Blaze, A Trail’s New Beginnings

Julie Brown//December 19, 2018

In the aftermath of California’s wildfires, rebuilding trails becomes a community effort and for some, a chance to heal and to help. Read More...