Burton U.S. Open Pipe and Slopestyle Recap
Given the current state of snowboarding and the nonstop onslaught of mind-blowing progression with new tricks hitting the internet every other day, we knew that the U.S. Open was going to be awesome.
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What I Learned About Myself as a Pro Cyclist
Being a pro cyclist is like going to school every day, coming home thinking you might have it all figured out, and then going back the next and realizing you’re still learning. More or less, it is a never-ending education.
The MLB Pitcher That Lives in a Van
In another awesome video from YETI we hear the story of Major League pitcher Daniel Norris.
Smarter Striding With Elinor Fish: Comparison Trap
No matter how much I train, my friends are all faster and it frustrates me. How do I stop comparing myself to others?
8 Tips for Repurposing Your Cam Straps
Out of the variety of tools exposed to me, the cam strap was the #1 game changer.
Two-Wheeled Wisdom With Matthew Busche: Riding Nutrition Basics
Nutrition and hydration on the bike are basic to survival and enjoyment. Regardless of the length of your ride, you need to stay hydrated.
South African Man Preparing to Paddle his SUP from Morocco to Florida
A story to follow . . . A man and his $100k Stand Up Paddle board are currently wrapping up preparations for a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
21st Annual Green River Race: Dozens Hit the Rapids
The first Saturday of November holds a gripping place in the mind of whitewater kayakers.
Two-Wheeled Wisdom with Matthew Busche: Winter Riding Secrets
Matthew Busche, a seven-year pro road cycling veteran with Radio Shack, Trek and UnitedHealthcare and two-time U.S. National Champion
Backstory: Voormi
Down in the little mountain hamlet of Pagosa Springs, Colorado sits a little-known brand specializing in high-tech wool clothing production, 100 percent sourced and sewn in the States.
Closed for the Day: Patagonia’s Election Day Message
Today for Election Day, Patagonia takes the same stand, closing all US stores and offices to encourage you to get out and vote.
Smarter Striding with Elinor Fish: Making Time
Over her nearly 30-year running and wellness career, Elinor Fish has helped thousands of runners improve their technique and health through Mindful Running
Commerce With A Conscience: Skateistan
We stumbled on the SKATEISTAN project, one of the most compelling, person-to-person organizations in the world of action sports.
Backstory: Creation of a Linus Bike
Tom Tolhurst, the company’s Technical Manager, jumped in to answer our questions with a humble charm that’s largely absent in the competitive cycling industry.
What Does Organic Mean: Why Organizations Are Pressuring the FTC
Active Junky is a big proponent of “truth in labeling,” so we’re troubled to learn that, while food must meet certain requirements to sport a USDA Organic logo
Ultrarunner Goes Big(ger): Jared Fetterolf Heads For China
Jared Fetterolf, first place finisher at the Badwater, Cape Fear 51.4-mile event, got the nod from Chinese race organizers to go long in faraway Yunnan Province.
Mongolian Mash-Up: New Tumbleweed Bike Proves Open-Sourcing is Viable
Turning existing components into a rideable, long-distance adventure bike propelled the Tumbleweed folks all the way to Mongolia.
Fair Trade Certified: Patagonia Partners With Fair Trade USA
From Fair Trade coffee to Fair Trade apparel, Active Junky appreciates companies that put effort in to ensuring fair wages and safe conditions for their workers.
Joining the Game: Reebok Plans Its Own 3D-Printing Factory
Reebok is jumping in on the cost-effective and efficient world of 3D printing
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint: Experts Explain Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Now they’ve put out a similar study, listing 48 states (sorry Hawaii and Alaska) in order of energy efficiency.
Bobby Brown's "Be Water" Ignites Winter Stoke
Bobby Brown takes his incredible park skiing kills into the backcountry in this short film.
Blast From the Past: Nike Creates Self-Tying Shoes
A footwear technology made famous in “Back to the Future II,” and one sci-fi fans have been waiting for since the ‘80s, is finally a reality
It’s National Energy Awareness Month: How Green is Your City?
WalletHub recently released a list put together by their analysts scoring the Greenest and Least Green major cities in America based on 20 factors
Pumped to Pedal: Top Protein Picks From InterBike
Finding meaningful nutrition that tastes good, is stomach-friendly and doesn’t combust in your bike jersey pocket is hard work.
Stalking Your Steak: Single-Origin Food Now Runs With The Herd
Connecting consumers directly to the source of their burger
Showers Pass Defies the Night: Proprietary Reflective Technology Shines Brightly
Showers Pass, a Portland-based company, impressed Active Junky with this quick demo of new, integrated reflective technology.
Rocky Mountain Premonition: Estes Park trades aspens for snowflakes
There's no denying the power of a coating of powder to inspire plans for adventure.
The Future of Cycling Has a Name: “Nick”
At the bike industry’s recent gathering in Las Vegas, InterBike, a young engineer, triathlete and industry commentator was introduced to me by a credible colleague.
Riding Slow to Accelerate Progress
The power of the bike to change perceptions, habits and communities has never been more obvious.
Patagonia Taps an Ancient Plant: Branded Beer Harvests Unique, Sustainable Flavor
With two-row barley, organic yeast and a blend of organic Northwest hops as a base, Patagonia Provisions joined up with Hopworks Urban Brewery to add Kernza perennial grain in a spicy collab.
