Tested: Running Shoes 2015
Our editors tested nine diverse shoes this spring running in a range of conditions and terrain.
Western Cities Ranked By ‘Most Polluted’ Air
Los Angeles and Fresno are worst, Prescott and Bellingham best.
50 Reasons: Minneapolis Is America’s ‘Bike Capital’
’50 Reasons: Minneapolis Is The Bike Capital Of America’ is an original production by GearJunkie.com and Twin Cities filmmaker Erik Nelson.
’50 Reasons’ Minneapolis Is the Bike Capital of America
An original production by GearJunkie.com and Twin Cities filmmaker Erik Nelson, ’50 Reasons’ stakes a claim that Minneapolis is the bike capital of America.
Hammock Virgin, ‘Kniper’ Knife, Colombia Feature: GearJunkie ‘Week In Review’
The top stories from GearJunkie this week, including reviews, videos, and a major feature story on South America.
‘Ski Patrol Dogs Of Snowmass’
Some here firmly believe “died and gone to heaven” means being reincarnated as a ski patrol dog. For a glimpse at the bliss that is being a canine on call for avalanche and rescue at a ski area see this video, ‘Ski Patrol Dogs of Snowmass,’ released this week. Notes the producer, the dogs “always… Read more »
Fast & Wide: Mavic Launches Wheels, Tires For Summer 2015
With the popularity of gravel endurance riding showing no signs of slowing down, Mavic is launching a new wheel/tire system.
384 Miles: ‘Alexander’ Is Mother Of A Gravel Race
Day fades to night fades to day again as a rider crosses vast gravel expanses by bike.
The ‘Extreme Slackliner’ Is Artist And Athlete
It requires incredible balance and core strength to walk a slackline. These athletes make it look easy.
One-Gallon Portable Beer Tap
Bring the portable, pressurized ManCan 128 to a camp fire and you’re guaranteed to be a very popular guy.
10 Tips: Recover Fast With Ultra Champ Michael Wardian
Recovery is key to continued athletic success. These simple tips will help get you back in action quickly.
A Tribute: Dean Potter
A tribute to the athlete and artist Dean Potter, who died last weekend in a wingsuit accident.
Drink Nature: Pine Tree Soda
Forget Coke and Sprite. Homemade “pine tree soda” is delicious with ingredients found right outside your door.
Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CITYTRAIL’ Race 2015
Race through the city on the Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CITYTRAIL’ course in this video.
Vast Distances, ‘Ends Of Earth’
An unexpected month with back to back trips, to cold and hot climates alike.
Cluesheet, App, Running Shoes… Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CityTrail’ 2015
Hidden trails through the city, pedestrian paths and urban graffiti were highlights of the first ‘CITYTRAIL’ race this year.
Everest Earthquake: Video Shows Avalanche From Base Camp View
“Hit By Avalanche In Everest Basecamp” — that is the title of this rough video, loaded today on YouTube from Nepal.
Rider Paralyzed, Trek Corp. Recalls 1 Million Bikes
If the quick release is improperly adjusted or left open it can become caught in the front disc brake, potentially causing a crash.
Gravel Rides, Bike-Packing Rigs, CX… Best New Gear At ‘Sea Otter’ 2015
Look for these to-be-released bike products at your bike shop this spring and beyond.
Bike Tour To ‘Save The Boundary Waters’
“No sulfide-ore copper mining in the watershed.” That’s the goal of this group, which is on a 725-mile bike tour to rally support.
‘Rare Earth’ Project: 20 Top Adventures Around The World
From ice-biking in Siberia to “camel-joring,” these trips are nothing if not unique.
‘Empty Quarter’ Camp-Out
“Thank God for my GearJunkie buff. It saved our ass in the storm,” Cooper said.
Tiny Bike Light ‘Bright As Car’
The Urban 800 has three brightness settings and a “pulse mode” that fades the light instead of flashing.
UNEEK Footwear Is ‘Cord + Sole’
“It’s a total love or hate shoe — people are like ‘that’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,’ or ‘I hate that, I want to beat up the guy who designed it.'”
Unsanctioned: ‘Lord Of Griffith’ Street Race
Fixed-gear bikes with no brakes are the only allowed type in this race. Competitors, more than 250 this year, pedal through traffic and complete three hilly laps.
‘Survivorman’ Les Stroud Seeking Co-Host
To be considered, upload a five to 10-minute film convincing Stroud why you’re the right person for the job.
Ready To Roll: Blackburn Outpost Bike-Packing Bags
The Outpost line lets you add storage to a bike. You can then pack a tent, sleeping bag, small stove, food, and any other gear to hit the road or trail and camp out.
First Look: Petzl ‘Macchu’ Kid Climbing Harness System
Petzl has a new kind of climbing harness system for kids. We test it with a tiny gear junkie at the local climbing gym.
Full Submersion: ‘Night Water Butterflies’ Club
Jump into the icy waters with them in this video, shot and edited by Erik Nelson as a part of a new series, GearJunkie TV.
2016 Preview: Swappable-Lens Giro Goggles
Later this year, Giro is releasing its Contact Goggle. The 2015/16 product has a new kind of interchangeable lens system.
Multi-Tool ‘Utility’ Biner
The Whar-Biner is machined out of titanium, bronze or zirconium and then finished in a 24 hour tumbler to give it a handsome patina.
