It was stage one of the Revy 3-Day Heli Enduro, and as Will rode by me I was sure something was wrong with his bike. After shattering my elbow in May, I had spent the summer on the side of the trail, watching my friends ride with a camera in my hands.
Home to wolf packs, wolverines and hibernating grizzly bears, winter is wild in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). By December this largely...
At The Crow’s Nest in the southern Oregon coastal town of Gold Beach, over a plate of fish tacos and under the gaze of mounted boars and framed...
Most sports have a tradition of honoring the hallowed ground of their birthplace. For NASCAR, it’s Daytona Beach, Florida; for skateboarding,...
A single uphill pedal strike could be disastrous. Focused minds make sharp decisions. “If you fall here, you don’t dead,” says...
We’re getting deeper into autumn in the Pacific Northwest. This shift leads to slick trails and cooler temperatures. The new Trek Top Fuel...
The neon lights of Las Vegas cast their familiar glow across the casino floor as high rollers push stacks of chips toward the center of the table. In...
Let’s take a moment to appreciate spandex. Yes, spandex—the stretchy fabric that’s been the subject of jokes, debates, and countless fitness videos...
When we push ourselves to new heights, we take on a higher form of being. This edition of Freehub examines the theme of “adventure” from new angles and with a fresh perspective. Korey Hopkins reports on an East Coast group’s first-ever foray into remote terrain. Andrew Findlay and Kari Medig explore the backcountry and frontcountry of Chile as they learn about the country’s thriving mountain biking scene. Matt Coté offers a sobering look at Canada’s increasingly dry and hot summers, and how race promoters are adapting to continue hosting events. These stories, along with many others included in this edition, highlight the multi-faceted nature of adventure and uncover why its meaning is more than just big rides, long days, and heavy terrain.
