Pedaling Nowhere

Our friend Allan Shaw is no stranger to pedaling through spectacular places on unexpected bikes, and next month, he’s off for the adventure of a lifetime. Find details on the Omnium Titanium Mini he’ll be riding through the rugged Andes on our Peru Great Divide route here…

The new High Above Venture3D hip pack is the brand’s most technical pack yet. Stitched in the Pacific Northwest, it combines an innovative 3D-printed pack pad with durable materials and a minimalist, clean design that packs in a few interesting details. We had the chance to try one out for a couple of months for this review…

The Mountain Cat 100 is an annual race held in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. With a plethora of world-class and pirate trails, the event spotlights an East Coast mountain biking hub brimming with inspiration for others to take home. In his quest to uncover what sits at the core of one of the most exciting underground races in the country, Nic found more than just speed and trail magic…

Nathalie Baillon made a stunning return to competitive ultra-distance cycling by winning the 2025 Tour Divide women’s race, arriving in Antelope Wells after 16 days, 10 hours, and 17 minutes. Despite a major mechanical setback in Montana that briefly cost her the lead, Baillon charged back with unwavering resolve, holding a commanding position to the finish. Find photos and details here…

Congratulations to Andrew Onermaa, who just won the 2025 Tour Divide singlespeed race, rolling into Antelope Wells as the second-fastest singlespeeder ever to complete the route with a time of 15 days and 11 hours, coming close to Chris Plesko’s legendary record set in 2016. It was a brilliant ride on one gear across 2,700+ miles of backcountry. Learn more here…

Day 14 of the Tour Divide brought many faster riders to the quirky and legendary Pie Town, New Mexico—a place where the promise of homemade pie is more than just a name. Before they push through the challenging Gila, photographer Eddie Clark captured a few excellent moments on this stretch from his base near El Malpais, from Grants to Pie Town…

This week’s Debrief features a new Supernova in-handlebar light, Apidura’s watt-saving bags, Sand Beige tires from SimWorks, a final call for Swift Campout videos, two excellent events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Cooper in British Columbia, who shares the custom drop-bar Landyachtz 1146 Ti he uses for everything from trail rides to bikepacking trips to daycare drop-offs. Learn more about Cooper and his one-of-a-kind bike here…

Senator Mike Lee is reviving efforts to sell off public lands—this time targeting recreation-rich BLM parcels just outside towns, putting iconic bikepacking routes like the Monumental Loop, Sage and Saddles, and the Kokopelli Trail at risk. His revised proposal threatens front-country access millions rely on for connection, conservation, and outdoor adventure. Here’s what’s at stake and how you can speak up to help protect these treasured lands…

In this Rider’s Lens, we meet freelance illustrator and Freehub Magazine gear editor Cy Whitling, who shares a creative and captivating selection of analog and digital work. Read about Cy’s unconventional path, learn his guiding philosophy for a life well lived, and see a sampling of his art here…

Jens Van Roost of Belgium is this year’s second Tour Divide rider to reach Antelope Wells, New Mexico, crushing the 2,700-mile route in just over 13 days and 8 hours. Learn more about his redemption ride after scratching in 2023 and find other updates from the ongoing race here…

Just announced, the Silca Ultimate Shock Pump brings the brand’s high-quality, precision reputation to the world of suspension tuning. And with a zero-loss chuck, rotatable gauge, and a sharp, CNC-machined construction, it certainly looks promising. Find photos, specs, and details here…