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The Bike that went Around the World

by Stephen Regenold September 30, 2009

The bicycle that carried Scott Stoll around the world doesn’t look like anything special. There’s tape on the frame and extra washers to hold racks in place. The leather saddle is faded and worn, a dented anatomical imprint testimony to the months and thousands of miles Stoll sat pedaling on a quest to travel around [...]

Bode Goes Back

by Jedd Ferris September 30, 2009

Miller returns to U.S. Ski Team

Is bicycle commuting too difficult and dangerous?

by BRO Staff September 30, 2009

Vote and tell us what you think in the comment field below.

Mountains to Sea New Section Map

by BRO Staff September 29, 2009

Download a map and guide to the Falls Lake portion of the newly completed section of the Mountains to Sea trail in Durham County.

Lookout Tower Hiking Challenge

by BRO Staff September 29, 2009

Bag all 24 towers still standing in North Carolina and complete the Carolina Mountain Club’s Lookout Tower Challenge.

Laurel Fork Wilderness, West Virginia

by Leonard Adkins September 29, 2009

A hike in the Laurel Fork Wilderness east of Elkins, West Virginia, is for those looking for a challenge. Trail signs and blazes may be nonexistent, and budget constraints keep the forest service from maintaining the trails on a regular basis. Expect faint routes and overgrown pathways; be prepared to crash through shoulder high grasses, [...]