From Sea to Shining Sea, Route Announced for the Great American Rail-Trail Robert Pursell|May 8, 2019 The 3,700-mile-long route converts old railroad lines into a multiuse path to connect Washington D.C. to Washington. A detailed map of the official route was released today.
Where Can I Ride My Electric Mountain Bike? Olivia Dwyer|May 1, 2019 How legislators and land managers decide where to allow pedal-assist mountain bikes—and your guide to the best U.S. ride centers for electric mountain bikes.
4 Things to Get Excited About for Mountain Bike Season Tony Gill|April 22, 2019 A little preparation goes a long way, so we asked a few experts what they do to get the most from the best aspects of mountain bike season.
Bike drive changes hundreds of lives in Connecticut Suzanne O’Brien|April 16, 2019 What do you do when customers continue to ask if they can drop off bikes to donate? If you’re the teams at the REI stores in Norwalk, Milfor...
New Product Spotlight: The Cannondale Habit 5 & Cannondale Topstone Bikes Julie Brown|April 12, 2019 The Habit and the Topstone are part of a new offering from Cannondale at REI stores nationwide.
Living to Ride: One Woman Bike Tech’s “wild and wonderful” career in cycling Kathryn True|April 12, 2019 I caught up with Jacinta "J" Higgins as she waited for a flight to Colorado, where she’d be learning the intricacies of new Cannondale suspe...
Pedaling 2,000 Miles Through the American Southwest With Type 1 Diabetes Olivia Dwyer|April 11, 2019 Annalisa van den Bergh and Erik Douds are cycling from Los Angeles to Santa Fe to share what it’s like to be an adventure cyclist with Type 1 diabetes.
Mountain Biking Visionary Jacquie Phelan Reflects on 30 Years of Never Taking The Sport Too Seriously Robert Pursell|April 4, 2019 Jacquie Phelan pioneered the early days of modern women’s mountain biking and introduced some of the first women-specific mountain biking camps and clinics. Now, as women’s participation in the sport is growing, what can be learned from the 'Godmother' of Women’s Mountain Biking?
REI Introduces Adventures for Pets Aer Parris|April 1, 2019 Get ready to howl with laughter! REI introduces Adventures for Pets this April Fools' Day. Discover the hilarious new trend in pet travel on the REI blog.
Beyond the Grind Aaron Gulley|March 26, 2019 The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, and other new events like it, want to make gravel (more) fun.
Atlanta’s First Urban Mountain Bike Trail System Jess Daddio|March 22, 2019 The “City in a Forest” is about to open its first mountain bike trail system within city limits.
Through the Arctic on Two Wheels Aaron Gulley|March 4, 2019 Retired pro cyclist Ted King’s 10-day, 400-mile self-supported expedition along Hudson Bay in the dead of winter illustrates how fat-tire bikes are pushing the boundaries of adventure.
