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You know it's been a good week when your seven-day stretch begins in Salt Lake City with the biggest names and brightest minds in the outdoor industry, then continues along the peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park and wraps up with a cycling documentary in Boulder, home of Slipstream Sports and the cyclists of Team Garmin. Let's start with Outdoor Retailer, which had visitors...

Over 400 women, plus throngs of volunteers and spectators, descended on Smithville, Missouri on Saturday for the 3rd annual WIN for KC Women’s Triathlon. With overcast skies and temps in the 70s, it felt a bit like Paradise, which just so happens to be the name of the neighboring town. This women-only, sprint distance tri has gained favor for welcoming first-time triathletes as well...

In a race where merely crossing the finish line was an unattainable feat for some, Christian Vande Velde pulled off a 17th place finish at the road race in Beijing. Christian was the second American across the line behind Levi Leipheimer, who finished 11th. Conditions were extremely hot and humid for the 245.5 km race. [...] The post Christian Vande Velde finishes 17th in...