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THE HARDEST TRIAL • Being a pro cyclist is never easy, but Awet Gebremedhin has done it despite being a refugee twice.

SURVIVAL STORY • One year after COVID-19 nearly destroyed the nation’s first Black-owned outdoor gear shop, Jahmicah Dawes is on a mission to change the outdoor industry.

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RETURNING FROM EXILE • How revisiting her rebellious musical past helped the Chicago-born singer-songwriter rediscover herself in the present.

SIFTING STARDUST • St. Vincent: From one innovator to another, the avant-pop star picks her four Bowie favorites.

RACING FOR REDEMPTION • Failed young hotshot, midfield maestro, unlikely team savior, spurned hero—Sergio Pérez’s turbulent journey through Formula 1 reads like the script of a melodramatic summer blockbuster. But now, with a second chance at greatness, the Mexican racer is primed for a heroic third act.

Ready to Rumble • It’s dirty. It’s exciting. It’s very hard. These images, all taken at recent FIM Hard Enduro events, capture the gritty drama of the world’s most prestigious off-road moto series.

Daughter of the Desert • With sand in her veins and years of training under her belt, off-road desert racer Mia Chapman is a true revelation in her sport. But her real secret weapon is something more familial.

Classic Rock Legend • Over the course of his highly decorated career, photographer Keith Ladzinski has shot more than 100 magazine covers. Here, in his own words, he describes seven of his most spectacular climbing images from around the world.

SOCCER UNITED • As ardent supporters finally return to stadiums, Scottish photographer Jane Stockdale shares moments she’s captured from matches around the world, showing celebration, defeat and the spirit that unites all fans: their love of the game.

UNPAVED AND UNPARALLELED • BFGoodrich’s new OnTrail app makes finding and completing epic backcountry adventures more accessible and fun than ever.

TIRE FINDER • Stock tires are typically designed for pavement—not for dirt, rock or even gravel. So if you’re logging more than an occasional foray off asphalt, consider upgrading to an all-terrain tire. Dirt-ready models offer superior traction and durability for rougher roads (even non-gnarly gravel causes chip-and-tear damage to road tires’ tread). Here’s how to shop BFG’s off-road offerings.

TREASURE ISLANDS • Anyone who has tried to book a campsite lately knows that “getting away from it all” is not easy when everyone is trying to do the same thing. Here are four ways to get creative—and cut yourself off from the crowds.

“I LOVE THE ADRENALINE” • Evy Leibfarth reveals how she trains for the unpredictable challenges of whitewater slalom canoe racing.

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DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE • Riding on winding roads or backwoods trails clears the mind and frees the soul. But what if you want to share a journey with a partner on a motorcycle or ATV? Here are the vehicles and gear to optimize two-up or side-by-side adventures.

ANATOMY OF GEAR • Two innovative motorsports products, deconstructed.

ROAD WARRIORS • Pavement only goes so far. These six trucks (plus one off-road-ready SUV) cover the spectrum of specialties, from heavy-duty hauling to occasional gravel jaunts.

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