Are Bike Shops Open Near You? Check Out This Interactive Map
Do these trying, uncertain times have you itching to haul that bicycle out of storage? Don’t worry, this map will show you which shops are tuning bikes through the pandemic.
The ‘Epic’ Bike Race That Never Was
A traveling and cycling initiative brought two riders to South Africa for a bike race. With the coronavirus epidemic, their plans changed. This is the story of the race that never was.
Alaska Cancels Early-Season Bear Hunts
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Alaska canceled all early-spring bear hunts.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2020 Is Canceled
The annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market has just been canceled for 2020 due to concerns around COVID-19.
Out of Business: Trust Performance Goes Under During Pandemic Shutdowns
A perfect storm of collapsing financial markets and manufacturing delays just put this bicycle fork manufacturer out of business.
‘How to Buy a Tiger’: Our Favorite Search Trends During the Pandemic
We all have a lot of extra time (and sanitizer) on our hands. And Google search trends hint at what we’re doing with it.
Watch Free Surf Movies at the Virtual ‘Lockdown Film Festival’
To keep the stoke going, London Surf Film Festival created a ‘lockdown’ film fest of seven independent films.
Nebraska Halts Sales of Nonresident Turkey Tags in Response to COVID-19
The move aims to prevent unnecessary travel as states push back against the potential spread of COVID-19.
Trail Group Asks to Convert Roads to Paths for Safer Social Distancing
With more people restricted from daily travel commutes, pedestrian and bicycle trails are increasingly busy. Although a sign of healthy activity, this surge raises new ‘social distancing’ concerns.
COVID Coalition: How Outdoor Brands Are Fighting the Pandemic
People are stepping up to help others during the COVID-19 epidemic. But what are outdoor brands doing specifically? Read here find out.
‘Hike in Place,’ Recommends Superior Hiking Trail Association
While many states exempt hiking from shelter-in-place orders, that doesn’t mean you should hit the road before you hit the trail.
Inside Nepal Now: COVID-19 Strikes One of World’s Poorer Nations
GearJunkie contributor Christophe Noel arrived in Nepal just days before the government implemented sweeping travel restrictions. This is what it’s like inside Nepal now.
OutDoor by ISPO Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns
Europe’s premier outdoor trade show will not take place in 2020.
How to Buy Local (and Score a Deal) During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Keep mom-and-pop gear shops in business and get great deals when you buy from specialty retailers that have shuttered their shops but are still shipping.
The GearJunkie’s Guide to Social Distancing
We get it. It’s a confusing time for all of us. Use this handy tool to keep a safe distance while practicing #socialdistancing.
11 Simple Home Projects to Bang Out During Quarantine
Because your home is now your workplace, gym, coffee shop, and primary care facility, you’ll need to keep it in good working order.
Eddie Bauer to Produce Surgical Masks to Aid Doctors
The 100-year-old outdoor gear manufacturer will provide 15,000 masks for medical professionals battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado Sheriff Bans All Backcountry Recreation
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office called these ‘extreme measures in these extraordinary times.’
Olympics Postponed: Official Says 2021 Likely
A veteran International Olympic Committee member said, ‘postponement has been decided.’
National Parks Coronavirus Closures: Icons Lock Gates
Two of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States, Rocky Mountain National Park and Yosemite National Park, closed their gates in response to Coronavirus.
National Park Service Temporarily Suspends Entrance Fees
U.S. national park services and programs have been drastically cut due to coronavirus. But visits just got a whole lot cheaper.
Moab Doctor Warns National Parks Should Close Amid Outbreak
‘I don’t think this is the time to encourage people to take cross-country road trips,’ said Dr. Dylan Cole, Moab Regional Hospital chief medical officer.
Canada Closes All National Park Services to Fight Coronavirus Spread
In a drastic but perhaps predictable move, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suspended all visitor services at Canada’s national parks.
REI Closes All Stores, Will Pay Employees
Outdoor sporting goods shop REI will close the doors at all its 162 retail stores nationwide.
As Coronavirus Slams Retailers, This Brand Will Share Online Profits
Toad&Co’s CEO says the brand will ‘stand shoulder to shoulder’ with independent retailers until ‘life returns to normal.’
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