The Adventure Issue

When we push ourselves to new heights, we take on a higher form of being. This edition of Freehub examines the theme of “adventure” from new angles and with a fresh perspective. Korey Hopkins reports on an East Coast group’s first-ever foray into remote terrain. Andrew Findlay and Kari Medig explore the backcountry and frontcountry of Chile as they learn about the country’s thriving mountain biking scene. Matt Coté offers a sobering look at Canada’s increasingly dry and hot summers, and how race promoters are adapting to continue hosting events. These stories, along with many others included in this edition, highlight the multi-faceted nature of adventure and uncover why its meaning is more than just big rides, long days, and heavy terrain.

SHORTS
Beginner's Mindset | Mountain Biking as a Series of Firsts
Pleasures of Summer | Long Days Are Never Long Enough

FEATURES
Branching Out | Passing Down Knowledge in Rural Appalachia
Racing the Climate | Canadian Event Organizers Feel the Heat
Soul Fuel | The Never-Ending Quest to Capture Nature's Glory
The Subculture | New York City's Mountain Biking Renaissance
Monkey Puzzle | The Missing Pieces of Central Chile’s Volcanic Hinterlands