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Finishing just after midnight yesterday, Andy Zolyak was the first woman to complete the 2025 Arkansas High Country Central Loop, completing the 430-mile route in 2 days and 18 hours. Find a recap and photos from her ride here…

As part of a 10,000-kilometer journey around North and Central America, Turkish bikepacker Serkan Yildiz pieced together an off-road track connecting some of our existing routes through Utah’s iconic landscapes. In this piece, he shares the story of scouting it out and learning a few lessons along the way…

A few hours ago, Devin Royal was the first to complete the 430-mile Central Loop at the 2025 Arkansas High Country Race, with a final time of just over two days. Learn more about Devin’s ride here…

Ahead of this year’s Silk Road Mountain Race, Josh Ibbett and Alex Kopp toured from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital city, to Osh, where the race began. It turned out to be the perfect way to ramp up excitement for the event and experience the region’s beauty. Watch the video Josh put together from their ride here…

Dave Easley was the first singlespeeder to finish the 253-mile Ozark Odyssey, setting a new FKT and smashing last year’s record by nearly seven hours—after double punctures, equipment hiccups, and just 30 minutes of rest. Learn more about Dave’s incredible finish here.

Earlier today, Aaron Messer won the 253-mile 2025 Ozark Odyssey, the shortest course in the Arkansas High Country Race, toppling last year’s fastest time by over three hours. Learn more about Aaron’s rough start, gear choices, and what’s next as eyes turn to the longer ARHC courses…

“Trans Al-Andalus: Bikepacking Through Centuries” follows Adam Pawlikiewicz and Leo Brasil on a 2,200-kilometer bikepacking journey across seven centuries on a ride that’s part cultural pilgrimage, part heat-baked endurance test, tracing Toledo and Granada’s layered history while bridging Europe and Africa on two wheels. Watch it here…

With the 2025 Arkansas High Country Race kicking off tomorrow morning, six-time AHCR participant Aaron Arnzen is kicking off our coverage with a detailed look at the race’s history, notable records, and some names you should keep an eye on as the race unfolds. Dive into all the details here…

Bombtrack’s latest film seeks to capture the essence of this year’s Montenegro Mountain Madness event, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the route and Adrien Liechti’s third-place finish. Watch it here…

Pilgrimage, not podiums. Le Pilgrimage trades finish times for shared meals, tough stages, and the stories riders carry home—Galibier-level grit by day, long-table camaraderie by night. Meet the “Pilgrims,” hear why community beats competition, and feel how a hard ride becomes a lasting tale.

Despite their recent bikepacking getaway to Cyprus being marked by heavy rain and thick mud that made for slow progress, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet found a warmer side of the Mediterranean island. Read on for their story of taking shelter with locals and finding an unexpected way to experience the country…

This spring, Mexican rider Paola Berber participated in Le Tour de Frankie, an 800-kilometer bikepacking race from Mexico City to the Pacific coast in Oaxaca. “More Than Just a Race” is a short documentary sharing her story of overcoming fear, illness, and other hurdles to complete the event. Watch it and find a detailed written recap of her experience here…