We know you’ve been lacking this year—here’s how to change that Note: I first wrote and published this post on Semi-Rad.com on December 29, 2011, calling it "Make 2012 The Year Of Maximum Enthusiasm." Every year around this time, I…

Lest the world suffer my wrath If I don’t have coffee immediately upon waking up, I cannot function in any capacity that a human being is supposed to function. I cannot work, I cannot communicate with other sentient beings, I…

> Do Trek’s Farley fat bikes bring to mind a certain “fat, loud, sturdy, rugged Midwesterner”? According to a lawsuit filed by the family of Chris Farley, the Wisconsin bicycle maker intentionally named the bike line after the late comedian in order…

> Caught the truck bug? Here are three 4x4s that are plenty good off-road in stock form—or even better as the basis for custom builds. BKJHqrEDvhE This budget should get you a seriously nice, low-mileage, unmolested third-generation 4Runner (1995–2002), with…

As ultra-endurance athlete and self-improvement guru Rich Roll says, “Mood follows action.” In other words: Don’t think. Do. The great part about New Year’s resolutions: You feel wonderful when you’re making them. The not-so-great part: Odds are you’ll fail before…

Masters Athlete The World’s Best Skier Isn’t Named Lindsey Vonn Onetime U.S. Ski Team racer Lisa Ballard, 56, never abandoned her skis—or the idea of winning a world championship Facebook Icon Twitter Icon sms email Feb 27, 2018 Feb 27,…

> Scott Turpin is a classic Colorado mountain athlete. In his twenties, he worked as an EMT and was certified in wilderness emergency medicine to fund his climbing, skiing, mountaineering, and highlining pursuits. When a major climbing fall sidelined him…

> Ultimate Direction is launching its first-ever hydration vest designed specifically for obstacle-course racing, with input from pro OCR racer Amelia Boone. I got a sneak preview of the OCR Vest ($110), which looks minimal yet durable, boasting just enough…

From the terminal to the trail, these sneakers can do just about everything As a frequent traveler—and admitted sneaker addict—I’ve realized that for most trips, it’s best to bring a pair of shoes that can do everything. Versatility is key.…

> Let’s be clear: most sports contend with doping issues. But it’s professional cycling that seems to have made the biggest mess out of them. That’s (again) the situation for the sport with the news on Monday that Chris Froome…