The third Fenderfest took place in rural Germany this spring, and Rob van Driel traveled from the Netherlands to attend the special camping edition. In this report, he shares impressions from the event, musings on bicycles and how we relate to them, and a photo gallery from the ride through the serene countryside. Find it all here…

Leah Goldstein and Torin Lackmann completed the 2026 Tour Divide as the second and third women to reach Antelope Wells, capping remarkable rides defined by resilience and determination. Their finishes came amid heartbreaking news that fellow racer Alyssa Secreto was critically injured in a collision just miles from the finish, casting a somber shadow over this year’s event and rallying the bikepacking community around her recovery…

This week’s jam-packed Debrief features the Rogue Panda ScatHat, new Surly Straggler, MSR FreeLite Stash, Camp and Go Slow top caps, a couple of events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Andrew in British Columbia, who shares the do-it-all Sklar PBJ he uses for slow rides with plenty of stops for photos. Meet Andrew and find a detailed write-up with a vibrant gallery of film shots here…

Photographer Eddie Clark wraps up his 2026 Tour Divide coverage with a handpicked selection of his favorite images, reflecting on the landscapes, riders, and fleeting moments that made this year’s race unforgettable. From joyful victories to quiet encounters along the route, his gallery captures the spirit of the Divide, closing with a heartfelt tribute to Alyssa Secreto and a wish for her full recovery after a life-threatening collision near the end of her ride…

Alyssa Secreto, a 35-year-old endurance cyclist from Colorado Springs, is in the hospital after being hit by a car in the final stretch of the Tour Divide. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with medical bills and ease her long road to recovery. Learn more and support Alyssa here…

Just a year after establishing the OCVA FKT benchmark, Jan Heine of Rene Herse has bettered his time on the 400+ mile route. With over 31,000 feet of elevation gain, a missing bridge, and plenty of other obstacles, Jan’s latest FKT might be his most impressive yet. Learn more about his monster ride below…

The OneUp Components Aluminum Wheels are designed to strike the ideal balance of strength and compliance for trail and enduro riders, and they’re priced at a reasonable $599. Find more details on the Canadian brand’s sensibly specced new wheels here…

Nordest calls their new titanium 32er an “explosive cocktail of pure madness.” The Nordest Gimonde Ti 32er clears 2.4″ tires, has plenty of mounting points, and is made from double-butted titanium tubing. Check it out here…

Bikepacking can be hard, whether you’re pushing a loaded bike up a hill or dealing with adverse conditions. Among the struggles, it can be easy to lose sight of the enjoyment most of us are seeking when we pack a bunch of camping gear on the bike. In this piece, Miles and Emily share more than a dozen items, ideas, and strategies that all serve a single mission: making bikepacking more fun…

The new Zpacks Plex Solo Pro Tent is a feature-packed one-person Dyneema shelter that weighs in at an impressive 373 grams without sacrificing performance or comfort. Find details on the brand’s latest ultralight release here…

The new Tout Terrain Chiyoda III Select 7.1 comes equipped with a Cycles Manivelle basket, a Pinion gearbox, and 50mm tires. It’s equally suited for urban commutes and gravel adventures alike. Take a closer look here…