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Cam Cope’s new YouTube channel, Negative Gradient, is his outlet to combine cycling adventures with photography. His first video showcases a two-day bikepacking trip on Bellamarin (French Island), Australia, just two hours from Melbourne. Find the video, his route, some words, and a collection of 35mm photos he captured here…

In the third episode of the Stagecoach 400 Documentary Series, filmmaker Gregg Dunham follows riders as they spin away from the bright lights of San Diego and head deep into the harsh, unforgiving desert. Join riders as they push, hike, and pedal through fatigue, traversing a stretch of the route where it’s often simpler to keep going than to quit…

Rob English of English Cycles in Oregon recently finished up a stunning 32-inch mountain bike that is equal parts prototype and work of art. Eager to try the new wheel size for himself, Rob designed and built a rigid MTB with a matching truss fork. Find a detailed write-up from Rob, photos of the bike, and a complete build kit here…

A massive congratulations goes out to Natalie Peet for becoming the first woman to finish the 2026 DOOM event in Arkansas this week. Natalie finished the 330-mile route in just 2 days, 4 hours, and 26 minutes. Find a written recap and photos from Aaron Arnzen with additional photos from Kai Caddy here…

Twenty-eight riders, including nine women, showed up for the 2026 Queen’s Ransom group ride last month, all set on tackling the challenging 230-mile route around Phoenix, Arizona. Kara Woolgar put together a detailed reflection from the weekend, paired with loads of photos from the group. Find it here…

Kim Gintrand’s latest video documents an unforgettable ride from Jomsom to Lo Manthang in Nepal’s Mustang region, sometimes referred to as the “Forbidden Kingdom.” In the video, Kim rides remote tracks across high-altitude deserts, learns from the locals, and is awed by breathtaking Himalayan scenery. Find a short written report, photos, and Kim’s trip video here…

Nearly 60 riders showed up for the 2026 Sonoran Ultra Endurance Ride (SAUER) in Arizona earlier this month, split between the full 317-mile route or the new 139-mile SAUER-ita option. Find a recap and a podium breakdown from organizers Henley Phillips and Dexter Kopas here…

Cade Reichenberger rolled back to Hot Springs, Arkansas, yesterday evening, becoming the first person to finish the 330-mile DOOM Ouachita 2026 route. Find a detailed written recap and photos from Aaron Arnzen alongside additional photos from Kai Caddy here…

The second of five episodes in filmmaker Gregg Dunham’s Stagecoach 400 Documentary Series finds riders emerging from the mountains and pedaling under San Diego’s city lights, where creature comforts tempt them to linger a while or call it quits. It explores the psychological effects of navigating an otherwise “easy” section of the rugged route. Watch it and find an introduction from Gregg below…

This year’s Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska is proving to be exceptionally difficult, with a high number of scratches, an athlete traveling on foot in first place, and waist-deep snow that makes forward progress nearly impossible for many riders. Kari Gibbons of the Wild Winter Women group put together a detailed update with photos from Mark Smith and other participants. Find it all here…

Over 250 riders are participating in the 2026 DOOM event in Arkansas this weekend, split among three routes in the rugged, remote Ouachita Mountains. Ahead of Friday’s grand depart, Aaron Arnzen put together a detailed introduction to this year’s event, including notes on the routes and riders worth keeping an eye on. Read on here…

Belgian photographer Antoine Willemart and a few friends recently took on the 200-mile Ardèche-Cévennes Divide bikepacking route in France, during which he shot a 20-minute video documenting the experience. Find the video, a lively gallery of images, and a written perspective from Antoine here…