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Josh Ibbett lined up for the inaugural Taurus Mountain Race in Türkiye last month, braving the grueling conditions that ultimately forced the event to be canceled. In this piece, he recounts his ride through the muddy mountains and shares how he unknowingly kept pedaling well after the race was officially called off. Find his story and a 30-minute video recap here…

Sometimes, the best rides are only loosely planned and left to unfold organically. Joshua Kian and his partner Sarah rolled the dice on a recent journey through Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, where a chance encounter sent them on an unexpected path filled with unforgettable experiences. Read their story of going with the flow and being rewarded for their openness here…

Nicole Maniez was the first woman to finish this year’s Endless Mountains 430 in Pennsylvania, completing the 430-mile route in 4 days and 9 hours. Find her day-by-day recap, takeaways from her ride, and a collection of race photos here…

Three months after breaking his neck in a mountain bike crash, Abe Kaufman returned to racing at the Mountaineer Monster in West Virginia, winning the 110-mile course and setting a new fastest known time. Find photos and learn more about Abe’s ride here…

The second annual High Velocity Research brought together tinkerers and hobby framebuilders who transformed piles of scrap metal into one-of-a-kind bikes made to take on a series of wacky challenges. Find a report from the event in Dresden, Germany, plus a full gallery of unexpected creations and scenes from the chaotic, action-packed day here…

Fresh off the 2026 Arizona Trail Race, Geoffrey Wong was one of only two singlespeed finishers on the 800-mile route, and he completed a singlespeed Triple Crown Challenge. Find photos and a reflection from Geoffrey here, including why he describes the AZTR as the final boss of bikepacking races…

The 2026 edition of the storied Concours de Machines took place last month in the mountains of Savoy, France, bringing together many of the country’s most creative and talented framebuilders. All were tasked with creating a uniquely versatile bike to tackle an ambitious real-world challenge. Learn more and see the winning builds from the general and cargo categories here…

L’édition 2026 du Concours de Machines s’est déroulée le mois dernier dans les montagnes de Savoie, réunissant bon nombre des fabricants de cadres les plus créatifs et les plus talentueux du pays. Tous avaient pour mission de concevoir un vélo d’une polyvalence unique, capable de relever un défi ambitieux dans des conditions réelles. En savoir plus et découvrir les vélos lauréats ici…

The debut edition of the Taurus Mountain Race is officially underway, taking more than 250 intrepid riders on a 1,440-kilometer journey across Türkiye. Meaghan Hackinen is out there racing, and her latest video shares a detailed look at her bike and gear. Watch it here…

David Lamb’s latest video takes viewers on a 410-mile bikepacking journey along the Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc (OCVA) route. It’s a reflective 25-minute release exploring themes of devastation, regeneration, and appreciation. Watch David’s tribute to his home state here…

Hats off to Michelle Roth, the first woman to complete the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race and the fourth-place finisher overall! Beyond taking the women’s win, Michelle also set a new FKT for the singletrack variation of the challenging 1,020-mile route across the Natural State. Learn more here…

A week in, the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race continues to deliver exciting stories from the field. With the men’s podium set, Michelle Roth closing in on a potential women’s FKT, and riders battling relentless heat and rugged terrain across the Ozarks and Ouachitas, plenty of racing remains. Catch up on the latest in this home-cooked update from Arkansas…