Partway through the 1,400-kilometer Trans Balkan Race, Josh Reid made an unexpected friend and ended up riding and finishing with them. His 90-minute video documents his journey, the beauty of the Balkans, and all the people he met along the way. Watch it here…

Craig from the 2nd Life Bikes YouTube channel has a new video about how he fit wider tires into his vintage mountain bike frame. Using a special tool from Konga Bicycles, he shows how he stopped the rubbing and got even rowdier. Watch the full video below…

Ergon had a few upcoming products on display at Eurobike over the weekend, and the new Ergon GMS grips caught our eye, which are set to replace the popular GA3 grips this fall. Get the full scoop here…

Henna Palosaari’s latest video documents a three-day hut-to-hut bikepacking journey above the Arctic Circle in Finland, following a 150-mile route to the villages and remote huts of Kolari, connected by gravel roads and trails. Watch her 11-minute video and learn more about the route here…

In preparation for a season of warm-weather bikepacking, Miles schemed up the lightest, most compact camping system possible. He landed on a 720-gram kit consisting of the Rab Mythic Ultra 120 sleeping bag, Nemo Tensor Elite sleeping pad, and Exped Ultra Pillow. Find mini reviews of all three, reflections on packing strategies, and thoughts on why ultralight doesn’t need to mean uncomfortable here…

In the second installment of his 2026 Tour Divide field report, photographer Eddie Clark follows the race deep into New Mexico, capturing the defining moments of an unforgettable year—from Victor Bosoni’s composed march to victory to Meaghan Hackinen’s dominant ride and Felix Laberge’s remarkable singlespeed performance. Find a striking set of photos, a unique perspective on the riders, and behind-the-scenes stories from nearly 5,000 miles on the road here…

Svein Tuft just finished first at the 2026 BC Epic 1000 event in British Columbia in 2 days, 2 hours, 11 minutes, shaving just under an hour from his previous record, set in 2024. Learn more about his impressive ride here…

Earlier this month, 45 people gathered on the east coast of North York Moors National Park to participate in the 2026 Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash. In this event recap, organizer Markus Stitz reflects on the event and the importance of community when traveling on two wheels…

In today’s Weekend Snapshot, we ride alongside readers in Mongolia, the United States, and Austria, sharing scenes from around-the-world and weekend-long bikepacking trips alike. Browse the latest community-sourced scenes and share a shot from one of your adventures on two wheels here…

In the second edition of Grinds and Gravel—a series focusing on coffee, bikes, and how the two connect—Nic takes a look at a familiar, local shop. Based in the heart of West Asheville, Cooperative Coffee plays an outsized role in both coffee production and providing a space for community. Explore this in-depth look at coffee, community, and bikes below…

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…