A lot of athletes want to know what’s an appropriate pace when swimming. Unfortunately, there’s not one answer for every person in every situation. 　　It will depend a lot on your experience, the distance you’re trying to cover, and the environment you’re trying to cover it in. 　　This article will try to provide insight by providing different paces in different...

　　Cycling company Gates believes that belt-drive bikes are the future of downhill racing, and the rider who proves it will receive a hefty reward. 　　The first cyclist who wins a World Cup downhill race using a bike with a Gates belt drive will receive €100,000 (about $106,000) from the company. Thats quite a bit more than the few thousand dollars...

　　Whats better than a sweepstakes for a free trip to Yosemite National Park and a luxury stay once you’re there? Through MTN Dew’s National Parks Week sweepstakes, people have the chance to make that a reality and win a few other luxury runner-up experiences. 　　National Park Week is April 20-28, 2024, and MTN DEW is giving away a series of...

　　One of the key articles of faith of modern sports nutrition is that your body can only use a certain amount of protein at a time. Opinions differ on what that amount is. It might be as little as 20 grams; it might be as much as 40 grams, particularly for older adults whose bodies are less sensitive to the...

　　No matter the distance of your outing or the kind of terrain that you’re navigating, what you’re wearing on your feet is critically important — imagine arriving at the perfect camping spot next to an alpine lake, only to admit that the thing that’s been on your mind all day is how much your feet hurt. This doesn’t have to...

　　Coalition Snow may be a tiny, women-owned and -operated business, but it is making big waves in the ski and snowboard industry with its unorthodox 10th-anniversary sale. If buying a brand new pair of $600+ skis doesnt fit within your budget, Coalition might have a solution that does. 　　This spring, Coalition launched its first pay-what-you-can Community Care Sale — and...

　　While this hiking trail may have an attractive name, its anything but popular among many Hawaiians. Oahus Ha‘ikū Stairs, otherwise known as the Stairway to Heaven hiking trail, will be permanently removed over the next 6 months. State and local officials made the decision last week. The goal of the removal is to finally stop the flow of tourists hiking...

　　Synthetic insulation avoids the main weakness of down insulation by remaining functional and warm when wet. When caught unaware by stormy weather, synthetic insulated jackets will not lose their loft, as opposed to down, which will clump up and lose a lot of its insulating properties. 　　Additionally, synthetic insulation is significantly cheaper than down, is vegan-friendly, and tends to be...

　　The Mega Cruiser is the largest 44 Toyota has ever built. Its primary purpose was for military, police, and fire/rescue duties, while just a few were made for civilians. 　　This vehicle is similar to the H1 Hummer, but with Toyota reliability and Japanese style built in. 　　 　　(Photo/Bring-a-Trailer) Rare Cruiser The Mega Cruiser was sold in Japan only, from 1996...

　　Today, Full Speed Ahead (FSA) recalled more than 12,000 Gossamer Pro AGX+ cranksets, sold alone and installed on complete bikes. In its recall notice, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) noted the crank arm can come loose and detach, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider. 　　The CPSC said it received 277 reports of bicycle crankarms loosening or...

　　Whether you’re an amateur who loves shooting on nature walks or a professional with back-to-back events, having a functional, high-quality camera bag in your tool kit is critical. 　　With so many types of bags available, choosing the best one for your needs can be hard. The best camera bag provides padding and protection for your expensive gear, is comfortable for...

　　Movies don’t get much better than surfer-heist popcorn flick Point Break (1991). Movies don’t really get much worse than surfer-heist popcorn flick Point Break (2015). What happened? Each week on the movie and culture podcast Captive Audience, regular Outside contributor Alex Ward and his co-hosts break down a classic film that one of them hasn’t seen. This week, they invited...