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Scotti Lechuga’s Arkansas High Country Race Packlist (Video)

By Miles Arbour on November 23, 2021

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Scotti Lechuga just released a video outlining the Arkansas High Country Race packlist used during her record-setting ride at this year’s event. Watch it here…

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Scotti Lechuga Wins 2021 Arkansas High Country Race

By Miles Arbour on October 15, 2021

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After a record-setting time of 5 days, 10 hours, and 49 minutes, Scotti Lechuga was the first rider to finish the 2021 Arkansas High Country Race, setting a new women’s fastest known time on the 1,030-mile course in the process. Find details and photos here…

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Scotti & Ernie Lechuga Set Another Arkansas High Country Race Record

By Miles Arbour on October 6, 2020

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This weekend, Scotti and Ernie Lechuga finished the Arkansas High Country Race route in record time (for the second time), tackling the entire 1,037-mile ride in under five days. We reached out to Scotti for a quick reflection on their ride, which you can check out here…

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Scotti and Ernie Lechuga Finish Arkansas High Country Race in Record Time

By Miles Arbour on November 10, 2019

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Congratulations to Scotti and Ernie Lechuga who finished the Arkansas High Country Race route in a record time of 5 days, 18 hours, and 24 minutes. Find the details on their ride here, including a reflection from Scotti…

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Friday Debrief: Giant Flats, Mushroom Socks, and 2019 Was 12 Years Ago

By Logan Watts on April 8, 2022

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In this week’s Debrief, stumble upon some huge flat pedals, mushroom socks, and a carbon dropper post. Plus, we learn that 6.9% of all bike mechanics are women and 2019 was 12 years ago, share two upcoming bikepacking events to follow, and much more. Check it all out here…

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A Blank Canvas: Searching out the Stagecoach 400

By Evan Christenson on March 30, 2022

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We sent photographer Evan Christenson out to cover the recent 380-mile Stagecoach 400 bikepacking race in Southern California, and he sent along this spectacular photo gallery and unconventional race report. Find his highly personal and gripping reportage here…

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Rigs of the 2022 Stagecoach 400

By Team Work on March 23, 2022

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The 2022 Stagecoach 400 kicks off this Friday from Idyllwild, California, following a 400-mile loop that highlights the area’s unique proximity to the mountains, desert, and ocean. Find our gallery of more than 40 race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Bikes or Death Celebrates 100 Episodes

By Miles Arbour on January 5, 2022

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Next week, in celebration of its 100th episode, the Bikes or Death podcast is hosting a live recording with the Lachuga family in Springdale, Arkansas. Learn more here…

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2021 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

By Logan Watts on December 14, 2021

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Part three of our 2021 Bikepacking Awards pays tribute to the people who’ve been influential with inspiring trips and acts of goodwill in the bikepacking community. In addition, we’ve awarded the year’s most incredible routes and rides. Find all of our nominated people and routes here…

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Arkansas High Country Race Moves to Hot Springs for 2022-23

By Miles Arbour on October 21, 2021

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The 1,037-mile Arkansas High Country Race will be hosted by Hot Springs, Arkansas, for 2022 and 2023—forcing those gunning for fast times to reevaluate their strategy. Learn more here…

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A Rookie’s First Bikepacking Adventure: Arkansas High Country Race (Video)

By Miles Arbour on December 10, 2020

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Ted King, the fastest rider and current record holder at this year’s Arkansas High Country Race, just released a self-filmed video of his time on the route. Watch it here…

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Ashley Carelock’s 2020 Arkansas High Country Race

By Miles Arbour on November 12, 2020

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Hosted by the city of Fayetteville, the 2020 Arkansas High Country Race brought in 20 riders, had a 65% scratch rate, and several new course records were set. We reached out to Ashley Carelock, the first and only woman to complete the 1,000-mile route during the event, to hear more about her experience. Find her story and photos by Kai Caddy here…