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Find recaps of bikepacking ultra races, meetings, summits and other related events. If you have a recap of your event you’d like to share, get in touch.
From the front lines of the Colorado Trail Race: severe weather is making the race extra challenging this year, but leader “Ned Bachanko” is cruising right along. Find more updates and a few photos from the trail here…
Due to travel restrictions, this year’s Carso Trail followed a 350-kilometre route overlooking the stunning Gulf of Trieste on the border between Italy and Slovenia. We reached out to the organizers for some photos and a reflection from one of the riders…
Lachlan Morton just completed his Alt Tour, beating the Tour de France peloton to Paris by five days and raising 446,740 Euros for World Bicycle Relief. Find the latest update here…
BikingMan Corsica is a self-supported 1,000-kilometer event following a route that showcases some of the best-kept secrets of the island. We reached out to Stephen Branagh, a participant from Ireland, for a reflection on this year’s event. Read it here…
This year’s BAM! gathering in Italy saw over 600 participants, all eager to take part in group rides, workshops, and loads of other festivities. Find a reflection from Francesco Ciaghi, one of the attendees, alongside photos by Alberto Carmagnani here…
Lael Wilcox was the first woman to cross the finish line at the 2021 Hope 1000. Following yesterday’s Hope 1000 coverage, here’s an interview with Lael after the race discussing the route, equipment, and what’s next. Find that alongside a beautiful gallery of photos from Rue…
In case you missed it, 24-year-old Marin de Saint-Exupéry set the new course record on the Hope 1000 in Switzerland finishing in just over three and a half days. Lael Wilcox and Rugile Kaladyte sat down with Marin after the race for this interview…
Last month, nearly 50 riders lined up for the annual Cross Washington Mountain Bike Route grand depart, a 700-mile ride from the Pacific Ocean through rainforests and deserts by way of singletrack and gravel roads. Find a reflection from Justin Short here, alongside some fantastic photos our friend Josh Kato took during the event…
The 2021 A-Cross the 3 event—a 500km self-supported mountain bike race through Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany—had 67 participants, only 30 of which made it across the finish line. Find a recap from finisher Pieter Steyaert here, accompanied by photos from Jeroen Tiggelman…
The Thunderbolts Adventure is a 249-kilometer gravel adventure in the remote wilderness region of the Barrington Tops in New South Wales, Australia. We reached out to Su Pretto, the winner of the ITT, as well as the event organizers for a reflection on this year’s event. Find those and photos from Bob Barrett here…
Curious about how ultra-racers prepare for long-distance bikepacking events? We reached out to 2021 Pinyons and Pines top finishers Katie and Andrew Strempke to hear about their tactics for this year’s event in Northern Arizona. Learn more about their preparation here, alongside photos from John Schilling…
In case you missed it, congratulations goes to Liam Glen who won the Highland Trail 550 yesterday. Liam bested a field of 53 competitors aboard a rigid singlespeed bike! Find all the details here…