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A lot has already unfolded on day one of the 2025 Tour Divide. With three riders charging out front ahead of Justinas Leveika’s record-setting pace—and Robin Gemperle launching into the race with an all-out effort—it’s clear that this year’s contenders came to make bold statements. Find a full recap of the opening day’s action, complete with a fresh set of dynamic images from Eddie Clark…
Hats off to Laura Johannes of Germany, the women’s winner of the 2025 Trans Balkan Race! Laura pushed through knee pain to finish the 1,350-kilometer route in just 7 days, 3 hours, and 30 minutes. Find details and photos from her impressive ride here…
Justinas Leveika finished first at the 2025 Trans Balkan Race yesterday, crushing the 1,350-kilometer route in just 4 days, 8 hours, and 39 minutes, an incredible 23 hours faster than the previous record. Find a stunning selection of photos from Nils Laengner and a short recap from the organizers here…
The 2025 Trans Balkan Mid-Race Update comes to us directly from the media car. With a turtle rescue, a torn achilles, and endless climbs through the Balkans, this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet…
Earlier this week, Emma Bateup of New Zealand became the first woman and seventh overall to finish the 2025 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland, completing the gruelling route in 4 days, 4 hours, and 27 minutes. Learn more about her impressive ride here…
Having attended Brother in the Wild events in the UK for nearly a decade and eagerly anticipating the annual celebration with old and new friends, Christine Geiger didn’t let a couple of unexpected hurdles stop her from making it to the 2025 edition. Find her recap of Brother Cycles’ community-focused weekend getaway and a vivid collection of photos here…
Starting and finishing in Tucson, Arizona, the Sonoran Ultra Endurance Ride (SAUER) is a new winter event that takes riders on a 316-mile loop through the enchanting Sonoran Desert. In this short recap, co-founder Henley Phillips reflects on the inaugural running and some of its many surprises. Read it below…
Dicky Hibbert from South Wales just took first place at the 2025 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland, completing the challenging 553-mile route in 3 days, 14 hours, 58 minutes. Learn more about Dicky’s impressive ride here…
The inaugural Wildcard Bikepacking Rally in Amsterdam offered a unique experience with no set route and points awarded for distance traveled and meters climbed. Find a recap and photos from the event from co-organizer Leanne Bentley here…
Besting last year’s fastest time by twelve hours, Justinas Leveika took first place at The Accursed Race 2025, finishing the 1,600-kilometer route in just 5 days, 13 hours, and 45 minutes. Learn more about his impressive ride here…
Last night, Karin Pocock became the first woman to finish the 2025 Pinyons and Pines race in Arizona, knocking out the 333-mile course in just 57 hours and 33 minutes. Wyatt Spalding was at the finish in Flagstaff to snag some photos and share some details on her ride. Find that here…
Last night, Rodeo Labs co-owner Stephen Fitzgerald took first place at the 2025 Pinyons and Pines event in Arizona, completing the challenging 333-mile route in just 1 day and 19 hours. Find photos from Wyatt Spalding, and learn more about his ride from event organizer Dana Ernst, here…