The riding gear is a must have in any situation, not only when performing stunts. If you hit the ground it doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or a pro, it's the gear that makes the difference.

This post has been corrected. See note at the bottom for details. For the last five years, this column has avoided covering one of the hottest youth-culture urban crazes in the bike world: the fixie — ...

Jump, push, pull, lift, move. The boom in functional fitness, led by hot, high-intensity programs such as CrossFit and P90X that use traditional exercise movements and gear, has caused people to look ...

It may seem daunting to start horseback riding with the vast selection of gear available. While it's easy to be swayed by the many accessories, narrowing the list down to just the essentials ensures ...

Sure, all you really need to start running is a good pair of shoes. But few runners go too long before deciding that maybe a sweat-wicking shirt would be nice. And perhaps a watch that does a little ...

Every so often, you just need to review the basics, taking inventory of socks, T-shirts, sunglasses, and mid-layer jackets. Here are a few highlights — plus pants you may not have known you needed.