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Mark Cavendish Breaks Tour de France All-Time Stage Win Record
Road cycling's greatest sprinter cements his legacy. Mark Cavendish is generally regarded as road cycling’s all-time greatest sprinter. He was set to break the all-time record for Tour de France stage wins in last year’s race, his 14th and last planned appearance. But disaster struck, and he had to abandon on the eighth stage with a broken collarbone.
National Forest Week: Enjoy Nature — Without the Crowds
Take advantage of community events — or just get lost in the woods — to celebrate the beautiful landscapes of America's national forests. The sixth annual National Forest Week is from July 8 to 14 this year. Hosted by the National Forest Foundation (NFF), the week includes several community events, volunteer opportunities, and a photo contest. It is a great time to get out and explore the national forests near you — or go on a trip and visit one you’ve always wanted to see.
Kyle Curtin Sets Fastest Known Time on Colorado Trail: 486 Miles in Under a Week
The fastest known time for any route on the Colorado Trail was set this week by Durango, Colo., local, Kyle Curtin, who was running to raise money for a nonprofit. On July 1 at 12:01 a.m., Kyle Curtin arrived in his hometown of Durango, Colo., with a new fastest known time (FKT) for the Colorado Trail (CT) under his belt.He had just completed the east-to-west, Collegiate West route in 6 days, 15 hours, and 8 minutes — it’s the fastest time ever set on any route on the CT.
Volkswagen Recalls 271K SUVs for Airbag Problem
The German automaker discovered that wiring located beneath the front passenger seat can develop a safety issue. Volkswagen has announced a recall of over 271,000 SUVs in the United States due to a potential issue with the front passenger airbag, which may fail to inflate during a crash.
Tamayo Perry, Legendary Surfer & ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Actor, Dies in Oahu Shark Attack
Rescuers used a Jet Ski to recover Tamayo Perry, who was pronounced dead after a shark bit him multiple times, according to reports. The original version of this story was published on The Inertia.
Best Cycling Cities 2024: PeopleForBikes Weighs In
The nonprofit PeopleForBikes rates American cities for "bikeability" every year. This report also include 89 cities from the United Kingdom and 44 cities from Australia. Ready for some good news? America is becoming a better place to ride your bike.
5 Iconic Climbs in the Tour de France
Every year, the Tour de France riders navigate 2,000 miles or more as they race across 21 stages of some of the most challenging terrain in the world. The tour includes various landscapes that assault riders in different ways. Sprints create exciting finishes where athletes often win by microscopic margins. Time trials force riders to give all-out performances, leaving fans marveling at their power. Hilly stages are sometimes wild cards where racers can take risks and push themselves differently.
Tour de France: 10 Wacky Rules of the Greatest Cycling Race in the World
The Tour de France often looks like a hectic free-for-all as the tightly packed peloton flies through the French countryside. Riders must constantly jockey for positions with the athletes around themto gain every possible advantage. The Tour de France’s workings can be a bit tough to understand in its own right.
CAKE Is Back: Electric Motorcycle Brand Quickly Arises From Bankruptcy
Premium lightweight electric motorcycle and moped brand CAKE filed for bankruptcy this past winter, stating investors pulled support. CAKE reportedly faced financial hardships before filing for bankruptcy on February 1, 2024. The Swedish brand cited socioeconomic conditions and the lack of venture capital for companies in later stages of development.But today, CAKE quietly announced new ownership and the formation of a small team dedicated to moving the brand forward.
Climb Upstate NY’s First Via Ferrata With Us: A New Way to Experience the Shawangunks
I’m clinging to a slab of rock 70 feet off the forest floor, trying to focus on the cluster of baby acorns swaying at the end of a tree branch just below my right toe. It’s a distraction mechanism. My knees are clacking, my mouth has gone dry, and it’s all I can do to muffle the screams inside my head. But here I am, buckled into a harness and clipped by a carabiner into a cable that stretches across the rocky face of Eagle Cliff in the Shawangunk Mountains of Upstate New York.
‘Unprecedented’ String of Elk Attacks Near Rocky Mountain National Park Spurs Warnings
Over 8 days, two children and a woman were injured by elk mothers in Estes Park, Colo. Estes Park, a small town located at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, has experienced three attacks from the large mammals since May 30. The most recent incident occurred Friday morning, causing Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) officials to issue a renewed warning to residents and visitors.
I’ve Been Attacked by a Bear, and I Still ‘Choose the Bear’
A social media trend hits home for someone who's actually lived it. A recent social media trend highlighting that women will almost always choose running into a bear over running into a man in the woods hits home for me. I’ve been attacked by both.
Pro Rock Climber Charles Barrett Gets Life Sentence for Multiple Sexual Assaults
Charles Barrett, a 40-year-old rock climber convicted of sexual abuse, was sentenced to life in prison today. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More.
‘Still Tied Together’: World Cup Skier, Girlfriend Die in 2,000-Foot Fall From Italian Mountain
The promising young athlete and his girlfriend were ski instructors enjoying a mountain they knew well when disaster struck. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More.
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