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Two Wins for Team GearJunkie (in one Weekend!)

It was a solid weekend of racing in the Midwest, where two Team GearJunkie/WEDALI squads competed in different 24-hour adventure races. Our team split up…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2012

Art+Bikes. New Film Explores ARTCRANK Show

We ran the teaser last week. Now, here is the full video on ARTCRANK, a touring “poster party for bike people” that was created in…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2012

Trend: Reusable Glass Water Bottles for Outdoors

Polycarbonate water bottle were standard in the outdoors for years. Next, metal bottles came onto the scene. This year, glass is in the spotlight.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2012

Grand Finale: USA Pro Cycling Challenge in downtown Denver

There was plenty of cowbell in downtown Denver on Sunday afternoon as American Christian Vande Velde sprinted to the top of the podium in the…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2012

Fast, Protective, Ultra-Light: Gear for Running a Mountain Race

Six days and 120 miles of rugged trails at the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run was a perfect testing ground for GearJunkie editor Sean McCoy. Here he…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 24, 2012

Debut: ‘Almanzo 100’ Bike Film

The annual Almanzo 100 race takes riders on a journey through some of the hilliest country in middle America. This new video, produced by Royal…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2012

‘Krampus’ is a Fat-Tire Mountain Bike

With 3-inch-wide tires, the Krampus from Surly looks like a fat-bike. But this to-be-released ride is actually a 29er mountain bike built to accommodate the…

Written by T.C. Worley August 23, 2012

Gear Deals – 8/23

Today’s “deals of the day” post is now live. Click to see some of the best bargains on outdoors gear on the web today. .…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 23, 2012

Video reveals ‘Most Deadly Whitewater on Earth’

Many have tried, only four have succeeded. Watch as these elite kayakers attempt to conquer the Inga Rapids of the Congo River, the most deadly…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 23, 2012

How To: Traverse a Mountain Range in TransRockies Run

Running 120 miles over six days, our contributing editor Sean McCoy finished 12th place with teammate Leon Lutz in last week’s GORE-TEX TransRockies Run. Here…

Written by Sean McCoy August 22, 2012

Bike Film Event ‘REELS X WHEELS’ Debuts in Minneapolis

This week, at an independent theater in Minneapolis, four short films about bikes will be shown on the big screen. The event, called REELS X…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2012

Portraits: All City Alleycat Bike Race

The Gear Junkie headquarters served as one of about a dozen checkpoint stops at this year’s All City Championship Alleycat, an annual urban bike race…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 20, 2012

Warning: Graphic Content (Heat Stroke, Exhaustion, Vomiting)

Warning: This video contains graphic scenes of vomiting, heat exhaustion, and the loss of equilibrium due to the effects of an adventure race. Watch as…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 20, 2012

Sailing Jacket put to Test in Alaska

A sailing-specific jacket from Helly Hansen keeps our tester dry and warm on a day-long trip to sea. We test the HP Race model on…

Written by T.C. Worley August 20, 2012

Teaser: Artcrank Film Debut

Artcrank is a “poster party for bike people” created in 2007 that now takes place in cities around the globe. Next week, Royal Antler will…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 17, 2012

Surly Cross-Check, now in Single-Speed

Gears or no gears? Surly Bicycles offers a new single-speed version of its tried & true Cross-Check model. GearJunkie got a sneak peek.

Written by T.C. Worley August 16, 2012

Hiking Boots go Minimal, Get Weird

The trend of minimal footwear is not lost on hiking boot manufacturers. After years of boots getting lighter and more flexible, a few companies are…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 16, 2012

The Wölvhammer: Heating Up Winter Riding

If 45Nrth has its way, the phrase “It’s too cold to ride today” is going to become irrelevant. The Minneapolis-based brand this week announced the…

Written by Patrick Murphy August 15, 2012

Roundup: Summer Cycling Gear Put to Test

We spent the spring and summer testing some of the latest and greatest in cycling gear. Only the strongest survived. Here we’ve compiled our top…

Written by T.C. Worley August 14, 2012

Mountain Run: 120-Mile TransRockies Begins

More than 350 racers — including a GearJunkie editor, Sean McCoy — start the 120-mile GORE-TEX TransRockies race today. Here’s a peek from the start…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 14, 2012

You Win Some, Lose Some: Team GearJunkie Recap

The past few days provided some major ups and downs for Team GearJunkie racers, including a first-place finish for one squad and a DNF (did…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2012

EPIC Award: Inventors of BioLite Stove

Today we announce the recipient of our fourth EPIC award this year. Alec Drummond and Jonathan Cedar invented a new type of camp stove and…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2012

Clip-On/Clip-Off Camera Holder

Cameras can be a pain to haul on a hike. Neck straps are not always a good solution. The Capture is a “camera clip” device…

Written by T.C. Worley August 09, 2012

Former Reality-TV Star Turns Outdoor Endurance Athlete

You may recognize him as the original “Bachelor” from the ABC television show. These days, former reality-TV star Ryan Sutter is a firefighter who competes…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2012

Team GearJunkie begins Adventure Racing World Series Event

Today our GearJunkie/YogaSlackers team toes the start line at the Gold Rush Mother Lode, a 5-day event in Calif. that’s part of the Adventure Racing…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 08, 2012

‘Best in Show’ Awards, Part II: Gear for 2013!

Our second article on the best new gear as seen at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City last week covers an inflatable…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 07, 2012

Diamondback Returns to Action! New CX Race Bike

Pulled from the grips of “department store” infamy, the Diamondback brand is kicking out some exciting race bikes. Our writer saddled a new CX model…

Written by T.C. Worley August 07, 2012

Best ‘Pseudo-Underground’ Bike Event of Year

The multi-event All City Championship weekend in Minneapolis is one of the best grassroots bike competitions and gatherings of the year. Full weekend schedule on…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2012

Fixed Racer: Interview with an Alleycat Champion

Sean Martin runs a popular cycling blog and is a rare sponsored “street racer” who travels widely to compete in alleycat events. We caught up…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2012

‘Best in Show’ Awards: Greatest Gear for 2013!

In Utah over the past five days more than 1,000 brands gathered for the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show. GearJunkie editors and reporters met with…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 05, 2012

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