May 27, 2026

Bosch eBike Systems Introduces the Bosch Hill Climb Challenge at Bentonville Bike Fest

Foothill Ranch, Calif. (May 27, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Bosch eBike Systems is headed to Northwest Arkansas next month as the title sponsor of a brand-new 2026 Bike Fest event: Bosch Hill Climb Challenge. Taking place in the evening on Friday, June 12, the Challenge will be a feature event...

May 27, 2026

Drag Queen ‘Pattie Gonia’ Responds to Patagonia: ‘Drop the Lawsuit’

Drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia (real name Wyn Wiley) has publicly responded to Patagonia's trademark infringement lawsuit, declaring she will fight it and calling on the outdoor apparel company to drop the case. In an open letter and Instagram post, Wiley expressed fear and frustration, calling the lawsuit...

May 27, 2026

Good fitness in your 30s may shape artery health decades later

A new study from Karolinska Institutet finds that people with good physical fitness in their 30s and 50s have more elastic arteries decades later. Published in Scientific Reports, the research shows that higher aerobic capacity at age 34 predicts less arterial stiffness at age 63, independent of cholesterol levels and other...

May 27, 2026

Olympic medallists slam IOC president for comments on athlete pay

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has triggered global backlash after saying she does not believe Olympians should be paid to compete at the Games. “I don’t believe in paying athletes,” Coventry told Sport Nation last week. “I come from a small country, I came from a sport that doesn’t necessarily pay athletes very...

May 27, 2026

Climber Pinned by 16,000-Pound Boulder on Mount Hood

A climber is expected to recover after being pinned by a massive boulder in Oregon. Saving the climber, who was not named, required a complex rescue effort, involving technical rescuers, air medical crews and a specialized surgical team. The incident occurred near Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. As Clackamas Fire detailed in a social...

May 26, 2026

Long lines, full parking lots and traffic jams: Yosemite’s no-reservation summer gets its first test

Yosemite is seeing long entrance lines, full parking lots, and heavy crowding as its first summer without a timed reservation system gets underway. Visitors arriving later in the morning are running into delays and congestion, especially around Yosemite Valley and other high-demand areas. The article says the change reflects a...

May 25, 2026

Extreme weather forces multiple rescues at Romania’s Transylvania 100K

A 100‑kilometer trail‑running race in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania was hit by extreme weather that triggered multiple rescues and several serious incidents along the course. Organizers reported that participants were caught in conditions that rapidly turned dangerous, including heavy rain, cold temperatures, and difficult terrain that made self‑navigation and...

May 25, 2026

Scientists Reveal a Natural Way to Increase Your Workout Stamina By 20%

The study, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, focused on 29 healthy, active exercisers who worked out on stationary bicycles in two separate sessions—one while listening to music and one while listening to nothing. Both times, they wore over-ear headphones. The cyclers began with a workload of 70 watts, which...

May 24, 2026

Surprising research reveals why you shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothies

Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can significantly reduce how many flavanols your body absorbs, because bananas have high levels of an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase that interferes with these plant compounds. In the study, the banana smoothie led to about 84% lower flavanol levels than the control,...

May 22, 2026

California Startup ‘Aboard’ Raises $13M Pre-Series Funding for Travel Trailer

Aboard, a Southern California startup focused on modern mobile living, has raised a total of $13 million in pre-Series A funding. The round was led by Ondine Capital and Llama Ventures, and the money will help the company finish product validation and move its extended-range electric travel trailer closer to...