November 2, 2025

Frame of Fame: The Cannondale Flying V

 

THE CANNONDALE FLYINGV

 
In the ’90s, Cannondale’s DeltaV changed the mountain bike frame game. The new Cannondale FlyingV picks up where that disruption left off, carrying the silhouette forward in a lightweight, high-performance, all-carbon electric bike that blends racing heritage with urban mobility. It’s the first e-bike to feature full carbon construction, with a look that’s unmistakably modern and functional.

The FlyingV’s dropped V-frame is both futuristic and functional—easy to step over, strong, and visually striking. Designed for riders who value speed, style, and simplicity, it’s a sleek alternative to the bulky e-bikes dominating city streets. The lightweight all-carbon construction enhances maneuverability and makes it easy to carry too. Read More

 

October 1, 2025

Mount Everest: The World’s First Ski Descent

 

Andrzej Bargiel during the summit push on Mount Everest, Nepal

 

And that’s not all…

It’s one thing to summit Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen. It’s a whole other thing to then ski down it after summiting. On September 25th, 2025, Polish Ski Mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel made history when he did just that.

Bargiel’s quest began on September 19th, when he left Everest Base Camp to begin the acclimatization protocol, making several ascents and descents between the camps. This gradual rotation through Camps I, II, and III allowed him to adapt to the extreme altitude before establishing himself at Camp IV on the South Col (7,900 metres), ready for the final summit push. Click to watch video. Read More

 

September 29, 2025

Trail Trainers

 

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From technical trail runners to speedy day hikers, rough terrain is made easy these fall trainers.

LEFT COLUMN: SAUCONY WOMEN’S XODUS ULTRA 4 $170. Designed for long-haul adventures, this max-cushioned powerhouse delivers superior grip, protection, and next-level comfort to keep you going mile after mile.

NIKE MEN’S PEGASUS TRAIL 5 $155. Take on both street and trail in the bestselling Pegasus. Built with an ultra-responsive ReactX foam midsole and Nike Trail All Terrain Compound (ATC) outsole, it provides enhanced grip on rough terrain and a smooth ride on the road.

OBOZ WOMEN’S KABATIC LOW $145. For speedy day hikes and fast packing, the Katabatic is one of Oboz’s most popular shoes, now in a lighter package with improved performance and additional environmentally friendly materials.

THE NORTH FACE ALTAMESA 300 $129. For trail runs, hikes, and everyday, the Altamesa 300 is a lightweight, stable and comfortable shoe for enthusiasts of all levels. With their plush cushioning, rock guards and trail-tuned rubber outsoles, these shoes are ready for action on gravel paths or mountain trails. Read More

 

September 8, 2025

World’s Best Water Polo Hits NYC

 

 

The world’s most decorated water polo team – Italy’s Pro Recco, reigning Italian champion and recent winner of the Euro Cup – showcased the best in sport this week at New York City’s Asphalt Green on their exhibition tour of the northeast United States.  

Founded in 1913, Pro Recco is the most successful team in the history of water polo with 37 Italian Championships, 11 Champions League titles, 18 Coppa Italia trophies, 9 European Super Cups, 1 Euro Cup, 1 Adriatic League title, 1 Women’s Italian Championship, 1 Women’s Champions League title, and 1 Women’s European Super Cup.

The Pro Recco 2025 World Tour is taking place from August 28 to September 8 in New York City and Princeton, New Jersey for four thrilling matches against teams that include: Hungarian powerhouse FTC-Telekom, winners of the last two Champions League titles; and two U.S. collegiate powerhouse programs, NCAA men’s champions UCLA, and Princeton University. Read More

 

June 10, 2025

Take It to the Max

 

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Running goes to the extremes in these maximum cushioned trainers built for comfort, but made for performance and speed.

LEFT COLUMN: ADIZERO PRIME X 2.0 STRUNG SHOES $240. A high-stacked race shoe made for performance, the Adizero Prime X 2 Strung is constructed with a dynamic woven upper and features 3 layers of LIGHTSTRIKE PRO in a stack height of 50 mm. An all-new energy core between two layers of foam reduces weight and provides spring in the fore- and midfoot.

ALTRA VIA OLYMPUS 2 $160. Altra running and training shoes are distinguished by their roomy toe box and zero-to-low drop. The Via Olympus offers all that in a generous stack height of lightweight max cushion foam. Rocker shape geometry encourages an efficient toe-off and a refined molded heel collar ensures a comfortable, secure fit.

BROOKS HYPERION MAX 3 $200. Designed to offer protection and propulsion with its high-stack cushioning and a nylon SpeedVault propulsion plate, the women’s Hyperion Max 3 helps you train fast and recover well to get the most out of every training session. The curved geometry of the RapidRoll Rocker actively assists heel-to-toe transitions for quick turnover and faster runs.
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May 20, 2025

All in the Mixte

 

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Characterized by its classic Euro design, the distinctive mixte bike features double lateral tubes in a diamond step-through frame that offers chic and easy everyday riding.

LEFT COLUMN: PUBLIC BIKES M7I now $664.95. Classic styling and thoughtful design meet in the PUBLIC M7i for a modern take on the classic French mixte-bike design. With an easy shifting Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal hub, and its stylish but functional step-over mixte design makes this ride a winner with women and men alike. 

LINUS DUTCHI 3I $769. A classic Dutch city bike with function and elegance, the upright riding position of the Dutchi makes it very comfortable for everyday use, and the low step-through frame allows for easy on and off. Reliable and low-maintenance 3-speed internal hub offers easy shifting. 

BOBBIN HUMMINGBIRD VINTAGE BIKE now $384. Running errands, leisure riding, and all your  daily activities, this chic mixte bike will get you there in style and ease with 7 shimano gears. The Hummingbird’s handlebar stem comes forward and the head tube is short for a speedy agile ride in a 1960s french design. Immaculate gloss paint finish comes in a wide range of colors. Read More

 

May 14, 2025

A Wave of Positivity

 

 

World Surfing Champion Shaun Tomson is considered one of the greatest surfers of all time. Dominant on the pro tour in the late 70’s and 80’s, his inimitable surfing style was matched by his unmistakable surfwear style. Tomson was hard to miss on the waves in his bright wetsuit vests and boardshorts made by the company he founded, Instinct.

Now a best-selling author and globally recognized motivational speaker, Tomson is on a mission to inspire and empower students across Southern California with the launch of his Positive Wave Tour, which began in January of 2025. Running through May 2025, the tour has been bringing Tomson’s message of purpose, resilience and positivity to more than 50,000 high school students from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Read More

 

February 22, 2025

A Rooftop Ocean Skatepark

 

 

Perched between the mountains and the sea on the coast of China is the city of Qingdao, the location of a new skatepark with a design like no other. As the flow of skateboarding mirrors the essence of surfing, the skatepark recreates an ocean on the rooftop of Qingdao MixC mall. The layout incorporates flowing curves of ocean waves, highlighting the connection between the two sports.

Qingdao’s breathtaking coastal scenery is considered a natural treasure, yet it is also a commercial city. Qingdao Mixc Phase I and II Connection Area Skatepark Renovation Project, designed by Within Beyond Studio, allows the two to coexist in harmony. This dual activation, both in terms of spatial design and movement, infuses the entire terrace. Read More

 
 

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