From Jaws to Mavericks, professional surfer Mason Barnes rides some of the world’s biggest waves. But nothing compares to riding the warm, familiar surf of his hometown in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. “The happiest I’ll ever be in my entire life is right here in my backyard,” Barnes says.  　　Barnes credits these North Carolina surf town roots with shaping his...

　　Two dream paddles and one absolute slog. That’s what it took to turn me from a canoe curmudgeon into the sort of guy who now keeps a foldable origami kayak in my trunk at all times. (Just substitute the Subaru Outback you’re picturing for a 4Runner, and add a dash of melanin.) 　　The newly revised Oru Beach LT Sport is...

　　Like most activities that require a delicate balancing act, e-foiling has a learning curve. The idea behind the Propel Foils 5-in-1 concept is to make the watersport more accessible. 　　Propel founder Jason Toth is a former professional snowboarder-turned-foiling enthusiast, so hes seen his share of beginner hurdles. 　　The Propel’s five modes include an e-foil, a SUP variant with handlebars, and...

　　Aside from the bike, the two most important pieces of gear any mountain biker wears are their shoes and a helmet. Ride Concepts has been making bike shoes since 2018. In that time, its carved out a reputation for high-performance, bike-specific footwear. Today, the brand known for its shoes leaps head-first into the helmet game. 　　On May 22, Ride Concepts...

　　Ready to explore the real North Carolina? Whether youre chasing whitewater thrills, cycling the Blue Ridge Parkway, surfing at sunrise, or discovering urban gems, this giveaway is your chance to live like a local and adventure like a pro across the state. 　　Enter for a chance to win one of four unforgettable experiences as part of this gear-packed giveaway —...

　　Would you rather show off your football fandom with a three-pocket cycling jersey instead of an oversized player replica? How about riding to a game (or tailgate) on a bike with a snazzy, team-themed paint job? 　　If that sounds more your speed, State Bicycle Co.s NFL collection of exclusive bikes and gear has you covered. However, this rollout only offers...

　　On March 1, Santa Cruz Bicycles issued a voluntary recall for its Heckler 9 E-Bikes. As part of the recall, the brand urges customers to immediatelystop using the e-bike and disconnect the battery from the ebike and charger until [a service tech has] checked if the battery is affected. 　　According to Santa Cruz, the Heckler 9s interchangeable 740Wh battery can...

　　The new Thule Verse is a top-tier hitch bike rack. While the much-loved and awarded Thule T2 Pro XTR is still available, the Verse offers greater bike compatibility, user friendliness, better ergonomics, and optional accessories. 　　The platform-style Verse shares many design elements with its predecessors, but adds a handful of new features. It can still support two bikes up to...

　　The original version of this story was published on BikeRumor. 　　There have been far too many stories recently of brands shutting down, employees being let go, and generally hard times for the bike industry. Perhaps the most shocking and saddening to me was the surprise announcement thatRevel Bikes was closing. The brand had just unveiled three new bikes, and seemed...

　　Le Col is a high-end cycling apparel brand that has traditionally made products geared toward road cyclists. London-based Le Col has branched into the growing gravel and adventure-riding market with the launch of its new ARC collection. 　　Released in the fall of 2024, ARC — Adaptable. Reliable. Capable. — has a full line of men’s and women’s cycling apparel, including...

　　Alpaca fiber has inherent qualities that make it great for clothing. Its naturally sourced, odor-resistant, lightweight, insulates well, and can be extremely soft. PAKA, an alpaca fiber apparel company from Peru, is now combining it with an efficient moisture-wicking and cooling technology called Coolplus in the brands new Ultralight Crew. 　　PAKA uses alpaca fiber in all its garments — from socks...

　　I’m not necessarily shy about peeing outside, but there have been many times when Ive had to trek a long way off a busy trail for some privacy. Rather than simply squatting behind the nearest tree, Ive ended up tromping over downed logs and squishy, moss-laden ground to find a spot where no one could see. 　　But the GoFly zipper...