The new Tour of Colorado bicycle stage race is slated for September 2026, due to the efforts of British planning company Infinity Events. If everything goes to plan, the Tour of Colorado will be a huge development for American cycling. 　　Colorados last professional stage race was the Colorado Classic, which ran from 2017 to 2019. The Tour of California and...

　　The course has won the 2025 Barkley Marathons. 　　Or really, we should say the winner is race founder Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell. For the first time since 2022, there are no finishers at the Barkley Marathons. Three-time finisher John Kelly completed loop three in 39 hours, 50 minutes, and 27 seconds in the wee hours of Thursday morning, Barkley Marathons...

　　Type II fun: where nothing went as planned, but you adapted, survived, and now its the best story you tell. Gossamer Gear says its Type II Packs line fits the needs of that minimalist outdoor enthusiast who requires versatility and flexibility without compromising comfort and toughness. 　　With the exploding popularity of ultralight backpacking and fastpacking, Gossamer Gear has grown in...

　　The original and iconic Kong dog toys origins come from a Volkswagen Bus. That makes it fitting that VW and the toy brand are coming together to collaborate on a toy inspired by the retro-designed electric ID.Buzz. This isnt just any toy, though — its one with a cause. Volkswagen and Kong are selling special limited-edition dog toys with net...

　　Overlanding seems to have become all about creating the most ultra-luxurious or ultra-accessorized rig possible. If I’ve learned one thing in all the camper and trailer testing I’ve done, it’s simpler is better. Less stuff to break means more time having fun outside. 　　People spend stupid amounts of money building adventure rigs, and pour tons of their own time and...

　　You know the shoes Ruth Chepngetich and Eilud Kipchoge wear, partially responsible for some of the fastest marathon times ever recorded? Those are called super shoes. They’re thick-soled, with ultralight, hyper-responsive foam midsoles embedded with carbon-fiber plates. Think of super trainers as the more easygoing but still light and responsive cousins of super shoes. We sliced one open at our...

　　Weve been deep in the backcountry for years, and our team of guides and iterant wanderershas tested the best satellite messengers on both professional and casual expeditions. Besides getting lost, we keyed in on the most important features youll need to get the message out and found the seven ideal devices for any situation. 　　Weve put each device through its...

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

　　You know the shoes Ruth Chepngetich and Eilud Kipchoge wear, partially responsible for some of the fastest marathon times ever recorded? Those are called super shoes. They’re thick-soled, with ultralight, hyper-responsive foam midsoles embedded with carbon-fiber plates. Think of super trainers as the more easygoing but still light and responsive cousins of super shoes. We sliced one open at our...

　　Unlike other segments in the cycling industry, there is healthy competition at the lower end of the electric bike market, with numerous brands battling for the affordability crown.ENGWE is one of those brands, and the LE20 cargo bike is one of its latest models. 　　This long-tail electric cargo bike is quite similar to many other budget-friendly competitors in looks, features,...

　　A Pinzgauer fit for a god or a van that can shrink down to sub-atomic size. Theyre just two of the ultra-cool movie-used cars that are going up for sale at the Petersen Automotive Museum. 　　While not just a prop car auction, this sale will be full of on-screen stars including one of John Wicks muscle cars and a Mustang...

　　While not a katana, like the shape the roofline is modeled after on the Nissan Z, the limited-edition Z NISMO Precision Sushi Knife is one impressive blade. For the first time, Nissan is bringing its precision manufacturing ethos to the culinary world. It has partnered with Japanese knife maker Kiryu and famous sushi chef Hiroyuki “Chef Hiro” Terada to develop this...