The go-to option for riders taking on the Tour Divide, the Vittoria Mezcal has a reputation for offering an ideal balance of speed and grip and is one of the brand’s most recognizable models. Last fall, Vittoria released a new version of the tire, expanding its compounds with new XC Race, XC Trail, and Adventure models. Nic spent the past six months on the Mezcals and shares his in-depth review below…

Hats off to Victor Bosoni, who just finished the 2026 Tour Divide in record-breaking time! Riding with remarkable speed, discipline, and composure from Banff to Antelope Wells, the young French ultracyclist completed the route in just 11 days, 8 hours, and 27 minutes, more than a day and a half faster than the official previous men’s record. From his recovery-first approach to his meticulously dialed setup, Bosoni delivered one of the most impressive performances in the history of the race. Learn all about it here…

Germany’s Bombtrack Bicycle Co. recently published its 2026 Bilderbuch, a nearly 400-page catalog featuring a wealth of photos and details on its full range of bikes. We flipped through and handpicked a selection of favorite new and updated models. See them here…

Inspired by former students who embraced challenges without fear, Dom Richard embarked on an inward bikepacking journey through the New Forest. The trip served as a personal experiment to break free from the paralysis of overthinking and waiting for the perfect moment. Watch it here…

Vittoria has added greater variety to its endurance gravel tire line. With 50 and 55mm options now available in their T10, T50, and T70 models, these new tires are wider and more capable than before. Read on for more…

Rolling into day 11 of the 2026 Tour Divide, Victor Bosoni is within striking distance of a record-shattering finish. Meaghan Hackinen continues her impressive ride toward a potential women’s record, and Felix Laberge is set up to nab the fastest singlespeed time. As the race enters its final stages, recovery, patience, and pacing are proving just as important as raw speed. Find our update covering days 10 and 11 here…

With its massive frame triangle, mixed-wheel, plus-tire setup, unique front rack, and geometry unlike anything else in Kona’s lineup, the Unity doesn’t follow the usual formula. After a couple of months of living with it, Logan shares his thoughts on one of the most interesting bikepacking bikes released in recent years. Find the full Kona Unity review here…

Teased at Sea Otter, the new Esker Lorax 32 takes the brand’s popular drop-bar mountain bike platform and tweaks the geometry to work around 32-inch wheels. They need at least 20 pre-orders to make it a reality. Learn more here…

Our latest Weekend Snapshot showcases a captivating mix of reader-submitted scenes from unexpected locations around Germany, Australia, and Montenegro. Find out what a few folks from our community were up to during their recent getaways and share something from one of your rides here…

Fairlight’s go-fast, go-far hardtail just got a fresh new Ochre color. Available to order tomorrow, the mustard-yellow hue is accompanied by a 133-page lookbook that illuminates every detail of their most dirt-friendly model. Explore all the specifics below…

For the first installment of his annual Tour Divide field report, photographer Eddie Clark spent nine days leapfrogging the race across Montana, Wyoming, and beyond, chasing riders through hailstorms, wildlife refuges, moonlit basins, and remote mountain passes. In this piece, he catches up with race leader Victor Bosoni, Meaghan Hackinen, and Felix Laberge and shares his perspective on the landscapes, trail angels, and fleeting moments that rarely make it onto the Tracker…

On the night of May 27th, Off Course Bike Shop in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, was gutted by a catastrophic fire after 18 years as an institution in the local adventure cycling scene. Several weeks on, Finn Mollison describes the loss, confusion, hope, and joy that have followed and shares scenes from the beloved shop’s annual Garage Sale…