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The overall winners of the men’s and women’s 2026 Grand Loop race have wrapped up their rides, and event organizer Tim Tait snapped a few photos along the way. Learn more about Rocky Gingg’s and Alyssa Secreto’s impressive rides here…
What started as a seven-day route across Sardinia quickly became something much bigger. More than just a bikepacking event, Lael’s Sardinia Rally brought together 60 riders from around the world to share in the highs, lows, gelato stops, beach camps, and countless small moments that transformed strangers into a rolling community. Find a recap here…
The 2026 Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route podium is officially set with Damian Parlee in first place, Becca Book in second with a new women’s record, and Calder Hartigan in third. Learn more about their rides and Damian’s yo-yo attempt here…
A decade after she first toed the line of the inaugural Tour Aotearoa bikepacking event in New Zealand, Hana Black returned for another go at what she calls “an exercise in self-propelled relentless forward momentum.” In this look back, she eschews the traditional recap format and instead takes a poetic approach to summarizing her experience…
Two Bikes Chattanooga hosted the second edition of Bike Camp over the weekend, a community-focused event highlighting more than just bikes. Having covered the inaugural event, Nic returned for year two. Find his report from Bike Camp 2026 here…
Toronto’s third annual Vintage Mountain Bike Show, hosted by BoneshakerMTB and Gremlins Bicycle Emporium, took place earlier this month and celebrated the bikes and culture of the sport we love. Dismount Bike Shop passed out point-and-shoot film cameras to attendees for a unique look at this year’s event. Find those, a gallery of vintage mountain bikes on display, and some words by Jake London and Carson Lessif here…
On Monday, four riders now known as the “Fab Four” became the first and only two-wheeled finishers of the 2026 Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000. The group spent over 27 frozen days in the Alaskan backcountry, pushing forward even as everyone else turned back. Find a recap from Kari Gibbons of the Wild Winter Women and photos from their incredible ride 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…
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…
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…