Jill Homer

Leah Goldstein and Torin Lackmann completed the 2026 Tour Divide as the second and third women to reach Antelope Wells, capping remarkable rides defined by resilience and determination. Their finishes came amid heartbreaking news that fellow racer Alyssa Secreto was critically injured in a collision just miles from the finish, casting a somber shadow over this year’s event and rallying the bikepacking community around her recovery…

Meaghan Hackinen just won the 2026 Tour Divide—and set a new women’s record—after delivering one of the most disciplined and tactically impressive rides in the event’s history. Combining meticulous preparation, efficient stops, and unwavering consistency from Banff to Antelope Wells, the Canadian ultracyclist dominated the women’s field for 14 solid days. Find the details about her win and more about the record here…

Felix Laberge has claimed the singlespeed title—and new overall record—at the 2026 Tour Divide after an astonishing ride from Banff to Antelope Wells. Battling New Mexico’s blistering heat, relentless headwinds, thunderstorms, and even a dog attack, the Montreal rider never wavered, crossing the finish line seventh overall after one of the most consistent and impressive rides of this year’s race. Find all the details about his race and the Tour Divide singlespeed record here…

Laurens ten Dam returned to the Tour Divide looking for redemption, and the former WorldTour pro found it with a commanding second-place finish after 13 days and 7 hours on the route. Riding a minimalist, sleep-anywhere strategy aboard a full-suspension mountain bike, the Dutchman proved there are still many ways to race fast along the Great Divide, even in the shadow of Victor Bosoni’s record ride…

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…

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…

A week into the 2026 Tour Divide, the race has revealed its true character. Victor Bosoni is still flying across the continent, but behind him, the Divide is exacting its toll through crashes, swollen knees, nosebleeds, and mounting fatigue that’s reshuffling the standings. Through it all, the top singlespeeder stretches an astonishing lead, and Meaghan Hackinen continues a remarkable ride, pushing deeper into record territory. Find all the gritty details in our latest update…

The attrition has begun at the 2026 Tour Divide. As riders battle elevation, crashes, knee pain, and respiratory issues, race leader Victor Bosoni seems almost unfazed, riding a powerful tailwind into Idaho and stretching his advantage. Meanwhile, Meaghan Hackinen continues to rewrite the women’s pace chart, while several top contenders have already shifted their focus from racing to simply enjoying the journey. Find all that and more here…

The honeymoon period is over on the 2026 Tour Divide, as sore legs, sleep deprivation, and mounting fatigue begin taking their toll. Yet Victor Bosoni continues to ride as if the laws of endurance don’t apply, tracking near last year’s record pace. Meanwhile, Meaghan Hackinen is quietly stringing together a potentially record-defying ride of her own, and the singlespeed leader is also putting down the hammer. Find that and more in our day three recap…

The 2026 Tour Divide is underway, and the pace is already astonishing. French rider Victor Bosoni stormed to the front on day one, opening a commanding lead before reaching Fernie, and defending champion Meaghan Hackinen quickly established herself as the woman to watch. Meanwhile, early mechanical heartbreak, freezing overnight temps, and a relentless opening-day sprint offered a reminder that anything can happen over the next weeks. Find our first recap with photos from Eddie Clark here…

The 2026 Tour Divide starts this morning in Banff, Alberta, with a crowded field of first-time riders and veterans of the iconic 2,700-mile race from Canada to Mexico lining up. In this detailed preview, we present all the essentials you need to get up to speed with this year’s event, including who to watch in the men’s and women’s rosters, what’s new on the course, and what to expect. Explore our Tour Divide preview here…

On March 13th, 27-year-old Ana Jager rolled into Nome, Alaska, finishing a harrowing 19-day solo ride on the Iditarod Trail. Conditions this year were extraordinarily difficult and slow, but she maintained a pace that was in step with the fastest ITI racers. After the ride, author and fellow endurance athlete Jill Homer caught up with Ana to discuss her monumental effort. Find the full story here and a collection of Ana’s photos from the trip here…