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The HuRaCan is one of the longest-running bikepacking events in Florida, dishing out remote miles, tough climbs, and mandatory swamp crossings. Rockgeist founder Greg Hardy made the trip down from North Carolina to participate in the latest edition. Find a report from his first bikepacking trip in Florida here…
After 5 days and 57 minutes, Ginny Robbins became the first woman to finish this year’s 350-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational race in Alaska. Find a quick recap of her ride here…
After 3 days, 4 hours, and 55 minutes of pedaling through Alaska’s frozen wilderness, Justinas Leveika of Lithuania was this year’s first rider to complete the 350-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational route, arriving at the finish in McGrath yesterday evening. Learn more about his impressive win here…
After just over seven days, Eva Dethlefsen rolled into the southernmost point of New Zealand’s South Island, claiming the women’s title at the 2026 Tour Te Waipounamu. Find a written recap from Andrew Trevelyan with photos from Sami Sauri and Mark Watson here…
Luke Hoetjes was the first to finish the 2026 Tour Te Waipounamu, completing the 1,330-kilometer route in 4 days, 13 hours, and 20 minutes, setting a new course record. Find a detailed recap from Eileen Schwab with photos from Gavin Kaps here…
Tyler Reynolds was the only singlespeeder to attempt and complete all three events in the 2025 Texas Showdown Series, making him the first person to complete the trio in the category in a calendar year. Find his recap with photos from the media team here…
Two weeks ago, over 50 riders showed up for the inaugural West Texas Showdown event in the Big Bend region. As promised, the challenging terrain, heat, and remoteness made for a difficult ride, with fewer than half of the starters completing the route. Find the winners’ podium for the Showdown and Lowdown routes and a recap from event organizer Patrick Farnsworth here…
The second event in the Texas Showdown Series brought in over 100 riders to the middle of the state for the third annual Central Texas Showdown. They faced thunderstorms, rough roads, and some of the highest DNF rates yet. Find a detailed recap and results from organizer Patrick Farnsworth and a selection of photos from the media team here…
Yesterday morning, Karin Pocock became the first woman to finish the 2025 Arizona Trail Race, crushing the AZT800 route in 11 days, 3 hours, and 13 minutes, placing fourth overall. Learn more about her ride here…
Alex Schultz took first place at the 2025 Arizona Trail Race over the weekend, knocking out the AZT800 route in 9 days, 10 hours, and 29 minutes. His finish also marked his successful Triple Crown Challenge, completing the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail Race, and Arizona Trail Race in the same year. John Schilling met Alex in Flagstaff to learn more about his ride…
As the fastest riders inch closer towards the end of their rides, photographer Mike Farrell intercepted some of them as they passed through Flagstaff on their way to their Grand Canyon hike. Find a mid-race report and some photos he captured here…
Aaron Arnzen wraps up our 2025 Arkansas High Country Race coverage with a closer look at those who finished and those who didn’t—and why this year’s event saw the highest scratch rate in the event’s history. Find that, and our final gallery of photos from the event here…