Whether you’re a new cyclist or a seasoned rider, it’s always a good idea to inspect your bike before each ride to make sure it's in good working order. In this video, Kat walks through the steps of performing a basic ABC Quick Check.

A is for Air: 0:26
B is for Brakes: 2:32
C is for Chain and Cranks: 3:47
Quick Check: 4:27

For additional resources, including a handy Pre-Ride Inspection checklist, check out our Intro to Bike Maintenance class page on REI.com: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/basic-bike

And remember that this video is the second in our Intro to Bike Maintenance series. Watch the rest of the videos here—

Chapter 1—Anatomy of a Bike: https://youtu.be/f-orSWsSLQY
Chapter 3—How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire: https://youtu.be/4xNxyS32taA
Chapter 4—How to Maintain Your Bike’s Drivetrain: https://youtu.be/eanbyYhLQm4

Paddle the coastal Carolina barrier islands with REI and experience some of the most spectacular wilderness ecosystems in the country. For more information on the trip go to: http://www.rei.com/adventures/....trips/weekend/chk1.h

Trail running is just walking, but faster, right? Nope. It’s a little more complicated than that. Our REI Outdoor School instructor teaches two newbies how to get it right. From nutrition to hydration, obstacles to gear, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the sport along with our fun duo. Watch every slip, snack and snarky comment. Then hit your local REI to gear up and get out there yourself!

Learn more about trail running basics at https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/trail-runn

Watch the whole Trailheads series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ElcaPr5Zkg&list=PL7tqTAgUK4Uzfg46IuEJc0xKZfmzc2V8F

Backpacking Tuna Noodle Casserole
Full recipe at: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....backpacking-recipe-t

Crunchy fried onions, noodles in a creamy sauce, and protein-heavy tuna: enjoy a slice of classic Americana cooking in the backcountry with this Tuna Noodle Casserole.

Tuna Noodle Casserole holds a special place within American comfort food, which makes it a perfect candidate for a backpacking meal.

It’s always hard to say goodbye to a place as beautiful as the Sky Islands. It’s also worth celebrating the 220 miles this crew (and Ford Bronco Sport) just wheeled across the desert. Sponsored by Ford.

Camping in the desert during winter requires some unique preparation. Learn what to pack in the Ford Bronco Sport, how to set up camp and get some insider knowledge on camping must-haves. Sponsored by Ford.

What kinds of mental and physical training are needed to get ready for a mountain summit? Determined to climb a mountain for the first time, Colin visits Manisha Powar, Board Member at The Mountaineers, to learn what to expect. Colin's good friend, and NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Anna Clausen Williams, helps Colin get physically ready, while Dawn, Davis and Colin expect the newest addition to the family any day.

Getting into yoga? Our experts at REI will help you learn how to choose a yoga mat that’s right for you, plus yoga clothes, towels and other yoga accessories. Shop for yoga gear at http://bit.ly/REIyoga.

The derailleur hanger connects the derailleur to the bike frame. If the hanger gets damaged or bent, you’ll need to replace it. In this video, we show you how to remove the rear derailleur and derailleur hanger, install a new hanger and reinstall the rear derailleur. Shop REI’s selection of derailleur hangers at http://www.rei.com/c/derailleur-hangers.

Video Transcript:
If your derailer takes a hit during your ride, the derailer hanger is there to absorb the impact. If the hanger gets damaged or bent, you'll need to replace it. You'll need a hex wrench, bike cleaner, and bike grease. Start by taking the rear wheel off your bike.

Loosen and remove the bolt that connects the derailer to the hanger. It's fine to let the derailer hang from the shift cable while you work. Now remove the hanger insert from the drop outs on the frame. Some hangers will have two halves to remove. Before installing the replacement hanger, clean off the drop out area.

Then lubricate both the inside and outside of the frame. Now you can install the new hanger and tighten it into place. Grease up the threads on the derailer mounting bolt and reconnect the derailer. It's best to use a torque wrench to tighten the bolt to the manufacturer's specified torque.

Now re-install the rear wheel and make sure the gears are shifting normally. To recap, remove the rear wheel. Then remove the derailer from the hanger and the hanger from the frame. Install the new hanger. Replace the derailer and the wheel and shift through the gears.

Shelma Jun is a talented rock climber who has leveraged her love of the sport into fierce activism and a message of inclusivity with events like the Women’s Climbing Festival. In this episode of “The Moment,” Jun travels to Utah to climb her first desert tower and celebrate the sport that has given her and her community so much.

"It's impacted our whole family!" Preparation for his first mountain summit has led to major changes at the McArthur household. Colin visits REI to get himself some proper mountain climbing boots, and shows off his lack of moonwalking ability. Accompanied by some close friends and neighbors, as well as Steve, the female dog, Colin attempts his first long training hike to the summit of Mt. Si.

“My parents never even thought about climbing a mountain.” Yesenia grew up living in a small farmer’s cabin in the apple orchards of Oregon’s Hood River Valley. As a child, she played sports but never knew about outdoor recreation, despite being surrounded by Mount Hood and hundreds of miles of trails. Her first pivotal outdoor experience was going to Multnomah Falls, a roadside stop outside Portland. “I didn’t know what you needed in order to do that stuff. Did you need a permit, a ticket? It wasn’t until college that I realized that all the trails and outdoors were free for all of us to use.” Watch Yesi's journey to climb Mount St. Helens and pursue her American dream.

Learn more about Yesenia:
https://www.rei.com/blog/climb..../rei-presents-i-am-h

Watch more REI films:
https://www.youtube.com/playli....st?list=PL7tqTAgUK4U

Credits:
Story Design + Cinematography: Michael Hanson and David Hanson, Modoc
Editor: Mark Bashore, Plains of Yonder
Aerial Cinematography: Andy Maser
Colorist: George Costakis, Piñata Post
Sound Mix: PKA Scotty Beam, Cleod9 Music
Additional Support: The Castros Family, Trout Creek Orchard, JT Lehman, Jose Muro, Mercado Guadalajara

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

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REI Co-op is a different kind of company. We put purpose before profits and act with the long-term interests of our 18 million members in mind. Being a co-op means we work together, with our members, to create a sustainable future for REI and to have a positive impact on the things that we’re passionate about as a community. We believe responsible production and consumption comes down to three things: making quality, long-lasting gear and apparel, manufacturing that gear and apparel as sustainably as possible, and ensuring the lifespan of every piece of gear and item of clothing is maximized.

The key to a comfortable run is choosing the right clothes to wear. Braden walks through his favorite clothing options for everything from cold, wet runs to runs on hot summer days. He also demystifies "technical fabrics" so you can find the perfect outfit for your run.

Shop running clothes for women: https://www.rei.com/c/womens-running-clothes
Shop running clothes for men: https://www.rei.com/c/mens-running-clothes

Ascend with our Sherpa staff to Everest Base Camp, as verdant valleys give way to the ancient glaciers of the world's tallest mountains. For more information or to purchase this trip go to: http://www.rei.com/adventures/....trips/asia/nepal_eve

REI members Carl and Alison have some unforgettable experiences on a wet kayaking trip through the Alaskan wilderness.

Exactly how do you keep limber and injury free as a trail runner? One way is to incorporate some yoga into your routine. Adding some of these poses to your cross-training regimen can help improve your flexibility and range of motion and also build strength in your lower body and core. Watch the video for our expert’s best trail running yoga poses.

Visit your local REI store to ask an expert more questions, to pick up a yoga mat or outfit yourself for your next run.

Learn even more at https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/yoga-for-t

We believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived and that we all could use a break from everyday life. We suggest getting outdoors, but if you can't in this moment, we're bringing the outdoors to you. Slip on your headphones and give yourself a quick reprieve. Breathe in, breathe out, and let go

For your trusty bike to stay in good working order, you need to occasionally show it some love. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of bike maintenance so you can keep your bike in great shape for many years. Kat covers everything from a routine pre-ride inspection to how to keep your drivetrain clean, lubricated and humming along.

The topics covered in this class are:
The Anatomy of Your Bike: 1:35
How to Do a Pre-ride Inspection: 4:27
How to Fix a Flat Tire: 9:20
How to Maintain Your Drivetrain: 29:50

For additional resources, articles and videos, check out our Intro to Bike Maintenance class page on REI.com: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/basic-bike

La Cumbre unveils the reality of what it means to live as an amputee in the developing world. In partnership with the Range of Motion Project we join world class mountaineer and wounded warrior Chad Jukes on a heartfelt journey to shed light on a public health issue affecting amputees world wide.

Kathy Pico, an Ecuadorian native lost her leg to Cancer at age 38. Reassessing her life's value, Kathy turned to alpinism. On July 28th, 2017 Kathy attempted Cayambe, Ecuador's 3rd tallest volcano towering at 18,996 ft tall alongside Chad Jukes and The Range of Motion Project.

Learn more at: https://www.rei.com/blog/climb..../rei-presents-la-cum ‎

Executive Producer: Lindsey Hagen
Director: Dana Romanoff
Director of Photography: Chris Naum
Editor: Chris Naum
Production Company: Stept Studios

With Support From:
REI
Leatherman
BOA Technology
Click Medical
Outside TV
Marmot
Osprey
Leki
Allied Feather and Down
Musicbed
G Technology
LED Lenser
Caring Crowd
Jonny Copp Foundation
ROMP

Tracks used:
'In Absentia' by Max LL — mscbd.fm/mxlbst

'Spaces' by Max LL — mscbd.fm/spcsll

'Theme for a Destitute' by A. Taylor — mscbd.fm/dsttlyr

'In Which Way' by Aeuria — mscbd.fm/nwhcwy