Her Name is Grace Megan Michelson|July 1, 2019 Western States Endurance Run has adopted a new policy for runners who are transgender. They created it in part to welcome one runner in particular: Her name is Grace Fisher.
The Complicated Story Behind Bike Helmet Safety Julie Brown|July 1, 2019 Why ensuring bike helmet safety is trickier than you might think—and what one lab is doing about it.
Ayesha McGowan Is Having Her Best Season Yet Julie Brown|June 27, 2019 The path to becoming the first African American female professional cyclist is anything but straightforward. How Ayesha McGowan continues to push toward her goals and big dreams.
What Happened On Everest This Year: The Big Picture Charlotte Austin|June 25, 2019 I summited Everest this season—and there’s more to it than what we saw in headlines.
“It’s Flat” and Other Nonsense We’ve Told Newbies Aer Parris|June 25, 2019 “It’s the desert,” I told my partner a few weeks ago, exasperated. “It’s totally flat.” Their eyes rolled back in their head so far I almost...
U.S. Mountain Bike Organization Gets More Kids On Bikes—But Aims for More Equity, Diversity Jess Daddio|June 24, 2019 The National Interscholastic Cycling Association preaches five core values—fun, inclusivity, equity, respect and community. But what work still needs to be done in the way of equity?
Introducing ‘Uncommon Path,’ a Print Magazine From REI Aer Parris|June 20, 2019 We’re thrilled to introduce Uncommon Path, brought to you by the same editorial team that produces the Co-op Journal and published by Hearst Magazines.
I Went to an LGBTQ+ Camp. Here’s What Happened. Aer Parris|June 17, 2019 A-Camp is Autostraddle's week-long summer camp for LGBTQ+ adults. I went this year and this is exactly what happened. (Spoiler: It was awesome.)
State Offices Are Changing the Conversation Around Outdoor Recreation Matt Wastradowski|June 14, 2019 There are now 13 state offices aimed at improving access to wild spaces, encouraging conservation, bolstering the recreation economy and more. Here's a look at three of the newest state offices of outdoor recreation.
This Year’s Wildfire Season Could Look Similar to 2018, Officials Say Mike Faulk|June 14, 2019 58,000 wildfires burned more than 8.7 million acres on federal, state, tribal and private land in 2018. Testifying before Congress on Thursday, officials said 2019 could look very similar.
The Racers of the Longest Off-Road Cycling Race in the United States Jess Daddio|June 14, 2019 These are the Tour Divide racers who have persevered, set records, completed the course on a tandem bike, and added another 2,000 miles—because they could.
Sally Jewell to Serve as Interim CEO for The Nature Conservancy Aer Parris|June 12, 2019 Former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell will serve as interim CEO for The Nature Conservancy (TNC), effective September 3, 2019.
