On March 1, Santa Cruz Bicycles issued a voluntary recall for its Heckler 9 E-Bikes. As part of the recall, the brand urges customers to immediatelystop using the e-bike and disconnect the battery from the ebike and charger until [a service tech has] checked if the battery is affected. 　　According to Santa Cruz, the Heckler 9s interchangeable 740Wh battery can...

　　Summer is here, and you know what that means: Its time to pack in all the hiking, climbing, paddling, and warm-weather outdoor hangs possible. Whether you’re hitting the trails or camping with friends and family, the right gear can take your summer adventures to the next level. 　　In this guide, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite summertime essentials from...

　　Le Col is a high-end cycling apparel brand that has traditionally made products geared toward road cyclists. London-based Le Col has branched into the growing gravel and adventure-riding market with the launch of its new ARC collection. 　　Released in the fall of 2024, ARC — Adaptable. Reliable. Capable. — has a full line of men’s and women’s cycling apparel, including...

　　Two dream paddles and one absolute slog. That’s what it took to turn me from a canoe curmudgeon into the sort of guy who now keeps a foldable origami kayak in my trunk at all times. (Just substitute the Subaru Outback you’re picturing for a 4Runner, and add a dash of melanin.) 　　The newly revised Oru Beach LT Sport is...

　　Imagine youre on a weeklong bike tour through Washingtons Gifford-Pinchot National Forest, camping along the way. For 200 miles, you never cross a paved road, but pass through numerous landscapes, from lush groves of mossy giants to aquamarine swimming holes and the rocky blast zone of Mount St. Helens. 　　This is the Loowit Tier, a newly finished bikepacking route thats...

　　From Jaws to Mavericks, professional surfer Mason Barnes rides some of the world’s biggest waves. But nothing compares to riding the warm, familiar surf of his hometown in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. “The happiest I’ll ever be in my entire life is right here in my backyard,” Barnes says.  　　Barnes credits these North Carolina surf town roots with shaping his...

　　The new Thule Verse is a top-tier hitch bike rack. While the much-loved and awarded Thule T2 Pro XTR is still available, the Verse offers greater bike compatibility, user friendliness, better ergonomics, and optional accessories. 　　The platform-style Verse shares many design elements with its predecessors, but adds a handful of new features. It can still support two bikes up to...

　　With more than 300 miles of coastline, North Carolina draws ocean lovers for all kinds of on-the-water recreation. At the top of the list: surfing. While some may be surprised to think of the state as a surfing hot spot, longtime locals have been catching waves on the North Carolina coast since the 1950s. 　　As the sport grew in popularity,...

　　Alpaca fiber has inherent qualities that make it great for clothing. Its naturally sourced, odor-resistant, lightweight, insulates well, and can be extremely soft. PAKA, an alpaca fiber apparel company from Peru, is now combining it with an efficient moisture-wicking and cooling technology called Coolplus in the brands new Ultralight Crew. 　　PAKA uses alpaca fiber in all its garments — from socks...

　　Take a trip down one of the Pacific Northwests most iconic whitewater creeks. Its best known for its 100-plus-foot-tall Metlako Falls. These falls have over 80 feet of freefall and are iconic in the paddlesports community. 　　It is the previous tallest waterfall kayaked by a woman and the tallest waterfall paddled in a tandem kayak. It was even paddled tandem...

　　Would you rather show off your football fandom with a three-pocket cycling jersey instead of an oversized player replica? How about riding to a game (or tailgate) on a bike with a snazzy, team-themed paint job? 　　If that sounds more your speed, State Bicycle Co.s NFL collection of exclusive bikes and gear has you covered. However, this rollout only offers...

　　Like most activities that require a delicate balancing act, e-foiling has a learning curve. The idea behind the Propel Foils 5-in-1 concept is to make the watersport more accessible. 　　Propel founder Jason Toth is a former professional snowboarder-turned-foiling enthusiast, so hes seen his share of beginner hurdles. 　　The Propel’s five modes include an e-foil, a SUP variant with handlebars, and...