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Tracking the 2026 Highland Trail 550: The Pointy End
0 May 12 Guest / DispatchAs the riders of the 2026 Highland Trail 550 continue to push forward, clear frontrunners have emerged in both the men’s and women’s races. Photographer Gavin Kaps spent the day tracking down Justinas Leveika and Kerry MacPhee, and the Whiskey Trail Angels provide an update from out on the course. Find it all here…
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The 2026 State 4130 All-Road is $1,000 Complete
23 May 12 Nic Morales / DispatchLong known as a go-to entry-level option, the State 4130 All-Road has been updated once again. With clearance for bigger tires and new, competitive drivetrain options, the 2026 edition of this budget-minded gravel bike is even more enticing than before. Dig into all the details below…
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Pre-Orders Open for Stinner Refugio Podium 32
5 May 12 Miles Arbour / DispatchTeased at Sea Otter, the new Stinner Refugio Podium 32 is a US-made titanium 32-inch gravel bike that’s available as a limited-edition pre-order. Only 50 frames are being produced. Learn more about the Refugio Podium 32 here…
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Cafe Afuera: All Wheels Welcome at Cafe Pico
20 May 12 Cass Gilbert / InspirationIs coffee outside an excuse to get out on a morning ride, or the gateway drug to a local overnighter? Cass ponders how small rituals encourage us to slow down and linger, as the Oaxaca Café Afuera Crew heads out to the newly opened Café Cruz de la Peña, lured into a 6,000-foot climb by the promise of the best sunrise coffee and conversation in town…
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Weekend Snapshot
1 May 11 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWe visit Minnesota, Germany, and Virginia in today’s Weekend Snapshot, checking in with riders who were recently out enjoying spring weather on day rides and bikepacking overnighters. Scope out the latest scenes and contribute to a future edition of our weekly series using the short form here…
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29 Days Cycling Alone in Scotland (Video)
1 May 11 Nic Morales / DispatchLast year, Richard Haldane took a bikepacking trip around mainland Scotland. Equipped with a drone, a tent, and a bug net, he documented his leisurely journey through the beautiful country. In “29 Days Cycling Alone in Scotland,” Richard offers a relaxing view of the idyllic Scottish countryside…
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The Rubberlover Tire Database is Back!
11 May 11 Miles Arbour / DispatchFirst launched in 2020, Rubberlover is an online tire database designed to help cyclists find the perfect tire. After disappearing for a while, we’re happy to report that founder Jason Lynch has brought it back! Learn more here…
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Tracking the 2026 Highland Trail 550: Day Two
5 May 11 Guest / DispatchAs the riders of the 2026 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland enter their third day of riding, Donnie and Richie, better known as The Whisky Trail Angels, share a detailed update on how the race shaped up over the weekend. Find that and a stunning gallery of photos from Gavin Kaps here…
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177 mi. / 285 km 4 daysIkara Outback
5 May 11 Guest Routes OceaniaThe Ikara Outback is a multi-day bikepacking loop through the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia, showcasing classic Outback riding without the usual access complications. Linking national park trails, Public Access Routes (PARs), station roads, and quiet sealed highway, it offers a rare opportunity to ride freely through one of the country’s most geologically and culturally significant landscapes… -
67.6 mi. / 108 km 2 daysCarolina Sandhills Overnighter
10 May 11 Guest Routes USAThe Carolina Sandhills Overnighter takes riders through one of the most “middle-of-nowhere” places in the Carolinas. The roughly 70-mile route is almost entirely off the beaten path, snaking its way across the heart of the Carolina Sandhills region, home to vast longleaf pine savannas, blackwater floodplains, sugar sand roads, and best of all, very few people… -
Detours Podcast: Women of the 2026 Highland Trail 550
3 May 9 Miles Arbour / DispatchMel Webb, host of the Detours podcast, is currently riding the 2026 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland. Ahead of the grand depart, she spoke to some of the women participating in this year’s event about their journeys to the start line and what they’re most excited for. Listen to the full episode here…
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The Singular Pterodactyl is a New 32-inch Monstercross Bike
24 May 8 Nic Morales / DispatchThe 32″ Singular Pterodactyl is the latest bike from the UK-based brand design solely for riders taller than 5’10”. With a carbon fork, titanium frame, and clearance for 32 x 2.5″ tires, this massive rolling chassis is another addition to the rapidly growing 32″ category. For more details on this new 32er, dive into the details below…
