Culture & Opinion
Goro Obata and the Architecture of a Good Life
Goro Obata runs a café in Hokkaido that closes when the weather is good. A short look at "Higashikawa style" and the intentional building of a fun life.
Culture & Opinion
Recommended Read: How to Photograph an Active Volcano (Without Getting Vaporized)
A personal recommendation for a fascinating interview with photographer Peter Fisher on the physical and mental process of shooting Guatemala's Volcán de Fuego.
Culture & Opinion
The 3,541-Mile Prescription
A personal reflection on a Guardian article about Jessica Guo, who hiked 3,541 miles not just for endurance, but to recover from depression and find herself.
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Recommended Read: The Outer Limits of Human Endurance
A recommended read about Jean Muenchrath, who survived a horrific fall on Mount Whitney and trekked for five days with a broken spine and pelvis.
Culture & Opinion
This Orbea Film Isn't About a Bike, It's About Hope
A new Orbea Pachamama film highlights the OpiCure Foundation, founded by former pro cyclists who use the power of cycling to help those in opioid addiction recovery.
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Trainer Season is Coming. So is the Criterion Sale.
The Criterion sale is on, and for me, it's not just about movies. As a cyclist, I see this as the perfect time to stock up on films for the indoor training season.
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The FTP Test Is Dead. Long Live the FTP Test.
Dreading your next FTP test? Learn why the numbers are fuzzier than you think, discover smarter ways to assess your fitness, and build a healthier relationship with your training data.
Culture & Opinion
"Far Beyond": Lachlan Morton's New Film Captures the Soul of Kenyan Gravel
Watch the new film, Far Beyond, which follows Lachlan Morton's journey across Kenya with Kenneth Karayai before the challenging Migration Gravel Race.
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John Candy: I Like Me
It's a documentary of the life, career, and loss of one of the most beloved actors of all time. John Candy.
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The "Off-Season" Is a Myth: How to Train When You're Not Training for Anything
Finished your big A-race and feeling a bit lost? This guide explains why the "off-season" is your most important training block for addressing weaknesses, experimenting with new strategies, and building a stronger foundation for next year.
Culture & Opinion
Passing the Torch: How Nino Schurter Became Mountain Biking's GOAT Mentor
Discover how Nino Schurter, the greatest mountain biker of all time, is building his true legacy not by winning, but by mentoring the next generation of racers.
Culture & Opinion
Hannah Otto Conquers White Rim and Secures Moab Triple Crown
Pro cyclist Hannah Otto sets a new women's FKT on the 100-mile White Rim trail, finishing in 6:36:51 and completing the iconic Moab Triple Crown challenge.