I remember my first mountain bike ride like it was yesterday. I was 11 years old, and my uncle—thinking I might have a knack for it— lent...
Issue 15.4
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.
In this Issue
One day this past June, Harlan Price gathered a group of riders before setting out for a day of backcountry riding in the George Washington and...
Climate change is impacting mountain bike races in British Columbia, leading to trail degradation, race cancellations, and adaptive solutions.
Every accomplished photographer is driven by foundational forces that provide the inspiration needed to harness a variety of elements into a...
Across the churning waters of the Harlem River from Yankee Stadium, New York City’s ultimate temple of sport, lies Highbridge Park. Here, on...
The laws of physics are immutable. In Newtonian mechanics, momentum is the product of an object’s mass and velocity. This could explain why...
A summer ride in California highlights the challenges of heat, the joy of riding with friends, and the fleeting beauty of nature.
