Category: Events

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – Völkl Blaze Skis, Marker Duke PT 16 Binding, and Dalbello Quantum Asolo Factory Ski Boots

    Völkl Blaze Skis The all-new Völkl Blaze series provides an off-piste feel for intuitive skiers who enjoy short turns, offering one of the lightest freeride skis in its class.  With the Blaze series, the Bavarian ski manufacturer launches four models that are specifically geared toward the needs of freeriders who appreciate agility, maneuverability, and lightweight. Blaze…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – Giro and Bollé

    Giro had their Grid MIPS/Envi MIPS helmets and Contour Goggle, while Bollé had the Ryft Helmet, Nevada NEO Goggle, Chronoshield Sunglasses, and LightShifter Sunglasses. Giro Grid/Envi Helmets Giro Sport Design new Grid MIPS (men’s) and Envi MIPS (women’s) helmets weigh in at only 400-grams. The feathery weight and MIPS protection will offer the utmost in…

  • Triple Bypass Ride and Mt. Evans Hill Climb now Qualifiers for GFNS Championship

    EVERGREEN, COLO, February, 4th 2020 — Two legendary Colorado-based cycling events (The Triple Bypass Ride and the Bob Cook Memorial / Mt. Evans Hill Climb) will have “partner status” with the National Gran Fondo Series for the 2020 season.  Both events will now offer the opportunity to earn Gran Fondo National Series Points and qualify for the USA…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – Nite Ize

    Nite Ize expanded its RunOff Waterproof lineup, with the Small Packing Cube, Phone Pouch, and Tablet Case. For dog lovers, they have the RadDog Collapsible Bowl, NiteDog Rechargeable Led Collar, and NiteDog Rechargeable Led Leash. Some additional light sources include the Radiant 170 Rechargeable Clip Light, Radiant 170 Rechargeable Headlamp, Radiant Rechargeable Microlight, and the Radiant 100…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – Best of Show Part 2

    OR Snow 2020 Best of Show Part 2, includes the Five Ten Trailcross LT Mountain Bike Shoe, Klean Kanteens Food Boxes, Hydro Flask Down Shift Hydration Pack, DPS Pagoda Tour Skis, Dalbello Quantum Ski Boots, Bollé Chronoshield Sunglasses, and the Backcountry Access Tracker 4 Beacon. Five Ten Trailcross LT Mountain Bike Shoe The lightweight Five Ten…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – Best of Show Part 1

    OR Snow 2020 Best of Show Part 1, includes the Osprey Soelden/Sopris Pro Packs, Yakima CBX Solar Cargo Box, GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro Stove, Marker Duke PT 16 Binding, Bolle Ryft Helmet, Rossignol BlackOps Skis, and Giro Contour Goggle. Osprey Soelden/Sopris Pro Packs The Pro version of the Osprey Soelden (men’s) and Sopris (women’s) backcountry pack…

  • Video: Israel Is My Playground – Fabio Wibmer

    Austrian trials rider Fabio Wibmer takes a tour around Israel on his new Canyon Torque bike. He visits the streets and beaches of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and Eilat. He provides his usual superb bike skills on the cityscapes, terrain, and deserts that are unique to Israel. Enjoy!

  • The Denver Post Ride The Rockies Announces 2020 Route

    2020 Route The 35th annual Ride the Rockies features the stunning roads of southwest Colorado, with this year’s start and finish situated in Durango, one of the Centennial State’s most popular outdoor recreation and tourism destinations. Along with easy access to some of Colorado’s best road and mountain bike riding, Durango offers visitors a plethora…

  • Danny MacAskill’s Gymnasium Video

    Another excellent and funny video from Danny MacAskill. He shows off his superb bike skills as he plays on the equipment in the gymnasium. And it includes the great song “I’m on My Way” by the Scottish folk-pop duo The Proclaimers from their 1988 album Sunshine on Leith. New Year, New Tricks. Scottish Trials Bike legend Danny MacAskill shows us in…

  • The Colorado Classic names Thorpe Marketing as their PR/Marketing Agency for 2020

    Denver, CO (Dec 17th, 2019) – The Colorado Classic, the premier professional women’s cycling race in North America, has named Thorpe Marketing as its public relations agency for 2020. Thorpe Marketing will also manage their social media and serve as marketing support and team liaison. The Colorado Classic presented by VF Corporation (Aug 27-30, 2020)…

  • Ken Block’s Climbkhana TWO: 914hp Hoonitruck on China’s Most Dangerous Road; Tianmen Mountain

    Wow, another excellent and insane Ken Block video. This time he is driving the 7-mile long Tianmen Mountain road with its wild 99 bends. Question: can you add a bike rack to the back of the F-150? Some feared 2018’s Gymkhana TEN marked the end of automotive’s largest viral video franchise, but Ken Block is…

  • PEARL iZUMi BikeStyle Fall 2019 Collection

    New Designs Leave Status Quo Behind With Perfect Balance Between Function And Fashion For Fall 2019, PEARL iZUMi, the world’s leader in cycling apparel and footwear, introduces a new line of fresh designs via its BikeStyle Collection, gear designed to let riders express their love for the ride during everyday life. “PEARL iZUMi has a…

  • The North Face Presents: Lhotse

    It’s not always what we achieve that defines us, rather it is why we achieve such things that create clarity in our existence. On September 30, 2018, at 2:22 PM, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison summited Lhotse, the fourth tallest mountain on Earth. After reaching the top of the 27,940-ft. Himalayan summit, Hilaree, and Jim…

  • Brady Robinson Joins The Conservation Alliance as Executive Director 

    Robinson will lead the organization’s effort to protect North America’s wild places.   BEND, Ore. (October 15, 2019) – Board of Directors welcomes Brady Robinson as the organization’s new Executive Director. Robinson will begin his role on November 1, 2019. Robinson’s career as a conservationist, climber, and educator includes more than a decade at Outward Bound,…

  • Rossignol Group partners with Verde Brand Communications

    Verde Will Help Direct North American Public-Relations Efforts Around Rossignol Hardgoods And Apparel, Dynastar Skis, Lange Boots And Look Bindings.   Park City, UT (Aug. 28, 2019) – Rossignol Group, a global leader in winter sports and outdoor recreational equipment, and a name intrinsically linked with the history of skiing, has teamed up with Verde Brand…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 – Gregory Packs

    At the OR show we saw new items from Gregory Packs, including the versatile Quadro Pro Hardcase rollers, the highly functional Tetrad, and Tribute travel packs, and finally some significant upgrades for their 3D Hydro hydration reservoir system. Quadro Pro Hardcase Roller The Gregory Packs Quadro Pro is designed with a durable polycarbonate shell, functional handles,…