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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…
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…
Angus Young has claimed an impressive third-place finish at the 2026 Tour Divide, completing the 2,700-mile route in just 13 days, 18 hours, and 3 minutes. While the spotlight has understandably been on race leaders, Young’s ride stands among the fastest ever recorded on the route, capping off a remarkable performance. Meanwhile, photographer Eddie Clark catches up with riders still battling their way through New Mexico and the first monsoonal storms of the season…
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…
Despite rough weather on the first day, the annual Bicycle Adventure Meeting (BAM!), welcomed nearly 10,000 people to the 2026 event in northern Italy for three days dedicated to celebrating all things bicycle-related. Two German artists, Arkadij and Jule, pedaled and painted 1,300 kilometers through Italy to the event where they presented their work. Find a written recap from Jule and an inspiring collection of photos from the organizers here…
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…
Gwen Cameron put everything she had into this year’s Pinyons and Pines event in Arizona, becoming the first woman to finish and completing her first bikepacking race in the process. Learn what it takes to win the challenging 413-mile route and why Gwen has been wrestling with imposter syndrome ever since in this reflective piece…