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Josh Patterson

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Covers:  Outdoor recreation, technology and fitness.
Journalist | Professional recreationalist | The opinions expressed here are my own.

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Josh Patterson is a journalist and editorial leader with deep roots in the outdoor and cycling worlds. Over the past 14 years, he has led content teams, shaped editorial strategy, and written for major publications. Known for blending hands-on product expertise with a sharp editorial eye, Josh has built and managed remote teams, launched successful content verticals, and championed gear that helps people get outside. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he spends his free time riding backr…

Josh Patterson’s Journalist Portfolio

The best bike lights in the US to see and be seen

The best bike lights in the US to see and be seen

Whether you need a high-powered headlamp for riding at night or daytime lights to make yourself visible at al…

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I cut up 15 bike locks to find the best in the US. Here are my favorites

I cut up 15 bike locks to find the best in the US. Here are my favorites

From U-locks and folding locks to heavy-duty chains, we tested 15 bicycle locks - with an angle grinder! - to…

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Here's What the Winning Mountain Bikes At The Olympics Cost

Here's What the Winning Mountain Bikes At The Olympics Cost

High-end bikes are staggeringly expensive, but those prices soar even higher when considering the custom pain…

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How Unbound became the most important gravel race in the world

How Unbound became the most important gravel race in the world

Unbound was an unlikely candidate to become the most important gravel race in the world. It began in Kans…

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Built for the Bush, Banned from the USA: Meet the Ford Ranger Super Duty

Built for the Bush, Banned from the USA: Meet the Ford Ranger Super Duty

Australia gets it. So does New Zealand. And as with the launch of Kia’s first pickup truck, the Tasman, off-r…

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A Bicyclist's Guide to Endless Riding in Northwest Arkansas

A Bicyclist's Guide to Endless Riding in Northwest Arkansas

This level of dedication to building sustainable trail networks has made Arkansas a world-class cycling desti…

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Articles

The 10 Best Mountain Bikes You Can Buy Right Now

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By Josh Patterson Verified, Rockhopper Comp, Matt Phillips Verified
| Bicycling Magazine Verified
Shopping for a new mountain bike? That’s Awesome! Congratulations! Now, exactly what kind of mountain bike were you thinking? Of all the many types of bikes, mountain bikes are among the most confusing to purchase because this category so hyper-segmented. There are hardtails, full suspension, cross-country, trail, enduro, fat bikes, and downhill models, with sub segments in each, plus e-bike variants in all categories. Each of these bikes has benefits and drawbacks to consider before you buy.
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Are 32-Inch Wheels the Next Big Thing in Biking?

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By Josh Patterson Verified
| Outside Magazine Verified
The biggest cycling tech story of 2026 is not a new electronic drivetrain, lighter carbon frames, or another tweak to geometry. It’s a wheel—specifically, a much bigger one. After years of quiet prototyping, rumors, and one-off customs, 32-inch wheels are arriving in public view in multiple places all at once.
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Better hair, less waste: This durable British classic replaced my basic plastic combs

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By Josh Patterson Verified
| MSN Verified
As a man in my 40s, my hair isnt getting any thicker from here on out. To keep the hair I do have healthy, Ive become more conscious of small habits. I kept noticing that my cheap plastic comb pulled at my hair, and it struggled especially when I tried to comb my damp hair out after a shower. Thats what sent me down a hair-hygiene rabbit hole online. A comb usually falls into the same mental category as a toothbrush: inexpensive and not something you expect to last.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Reporter for a long-defunct punk/indie webzine.

How is social media changing news?

For the worse, mostly.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email. Please keep your pitches brief and take the time to research which topics I cover.