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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.
Rockgeist was nearly wiped out by Hurricane Helene last fall, but after months of recovery, Asheville’s beloved bag maker is back on its feet and in a brand-new space. While they’re not at full capacity yet, the team is up and running and in good spirits. Find a few photos of the new shop from their open house this past weekend, and consider picking up some gear to help them roll forward…
Day 8 of the 2025 Tour Divide finds the race deep in one of its most iconic and unforgiving sections, the Great Divide Basin of Wyoming. This stark, 100-mile expanse of wind, sun, and solitude offers little more than wild horses and heat mirages for company. It’s a place that has broken riders and forged legends. Find the latest update with another excellent photoset by Eddie Clark here…
As a spiritual successor to Peter Weigle’s French Day, Meerglas Cycles has taken on the mantle of hosting their own celebration of cycling spray guards. Igor Shteynbuk of Velo Orange was there, and he shared his findings and insights into Fenderfest 2025 in a recent blog post…
Day three of the 2025 Tour Divide saw riders deep in the wilds of Montana, a state that’s proving—as always—to be one of the route’s biggest tests. With nearly 750 miles under his belt, Robin Gemperle continues to lead the charge, whistling his way through Butte with a commanding gap over the field. Catch the full update for wild stories, smart strategy, and snapshots from one of the most dramatic stretches of the Divide…
Day two of the 2025 Tour Divide has already delivered a heavy dose of highs and heartbreak. While frontrunners Robin Gemperle and Lael Wilcox continue to push record pace, several riders have been sidelined by illness, crashes, and forgotten food—yes, really. From a growing wildfire in New Mexico to a smashed helmet and suspected pneumonia, it’s a reminder that things can unravel fast in this race. Catch the full update here…
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…