Press Releases

For over 120 years, Raleigh Bicycles has been making quality rides for people all over the world. As of this May, Raleigh is offering American cyclists with more. Specifically, Raleigh Bikes has developed and launched a database that’s full of information about charity rides and non-profit bicycle events across the… Read the rest

Project RideRED is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness and funding to find a cure for HIV/AIDS. Project RideRED officially launched yesterday, and is being pioneered by professional cycling photographer Brian Hodes of VeloImages (check out his portfolio here).
Hodes has been a long-time advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, and… Read the rest

The Argentine group Tremor plays music that’s part traditional folk music, part electronic rock–and it’s this fun blend of sounds that makes the band a truly enjoyable one to listen to.
This relatively unheard of melding of tradition and digitalization can be seen (and heard) in the above music video… Read the rest

Until now, Osprey has been known entirely for its packs. From those created for hydration needs while on-the-go to traditional messenger bags and backpacks, Osprey is unanimous with quality packs. But as of the beginning of this week, September 20th, Osprey began making a name for itself in an entirely… Read the rest

If you happen to be in Missoula, MT at noon today, you could witness a significant transaction between REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) and Adventure Cycling Association as Sean Kissane, REI’s Missoula store manager, will present Adventure Cycling with a $20,000 check. The retail outdoor co-op is donating this $20,000 grant… Read the rest

Whether you ride your mountain bike downhill, cross-country, free riding, or on trails or streets, there’s a resort for you. This week Montana Mining Corp. announced it would acquire Park Capital Management, Inc. (Park), a private company that intends to develop a mountain biking resort in the Dominican Republic. Park’s… Read the rest

REI is known for both outfitting its customers with great outdoor gear and inspiring them to get out and experience adventure first hand. That said, it’s no surprise that the national co-op is partnering with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and its Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) to provide Wilderness… Read the rest

PORTLAND, ORE. — On Saturday, October 24, more than 100 paddlesports enthusiasts will form a giant floating “350” on the Willamette River in downtown Portland as part of the largest global day of climate action ever. Participants of this River of Action event will take to the river in kayaks,… Read the rest

Climate rally planned in Portland for international day of action
October 24 rally to support US action global warming
Portland, OR–Concerned Oregonians from all over the Portland area will
join together Saturday, October 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Pioneer
Courthouse Square to support strong global action on… Read the rest

Sports are changing as rapidly as they have in decades. Athletes are increasingly comfortable doing adventure races like Primal Quest but also competes in more traditional sporting activities. Today’s great athletes combine all sorts of skills. Their fitness regimens are fine tuned. They are technologically savvy.
In this modern age… Read the rest

IMBA will celebrate its sixth annual International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. This is a great opportunity for you to pass your passion for pedaling on to kids!
You can find an event in your area on our new Take a Kid Mountain Biking… Read the rest