A Better Future Vernon Huffman and the Momentum of Marin County
Most sports have a tradition of honoring the hallowed ground of their birthplace. For NASCAR, it’s Daytona Beach, Florida; for skateboarding,...
Original Features
Below Down Under Mountain Biking Takes Hold in Tasmania
It’s the state Australia forgot: a small island sitting far off the southernmost point of the mainland, exposed and truly wild. It’s a...
The day Cody Olsen bumped into Paul Willard from the U.S. Forest Service stands out clearly in his memory. Olsen was 23 years old at the time and...
Mountain peaks beckoned from below as I looked out the window of the plane. The thickening snow on the scaly heights of Northern British Columbia...
You know you’re doing something right when you park your car at the edge of an empty field on a cold, wet, rainy and very early Saturday morning and...
Reviews
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...
The Evil Wreckoning has been on my mind for a few years since the last review I did in 2020. With a fresh spec, including the latest kit from SRAM...
There’s something beautifully simple about the right to roam—wandering through nature unencumbered, exploring trails with the freedom that comes from...
Welcome to Issue 15.4
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.
