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Congratulations to Andrew Onermaa, who just won the 2025 Tour Divide singlespeed race, rolling into Antelope Wells as the second-fastest singlespeeder ever to complete the route with a time of 15 days and 11 hours, coming close to Chris Plesko’s legendary record set in 2016. It was a brilliant ride on one gear across 2,700+ miles of backcountry. Learn more here…
Day 14 of the Tour Divide brought many faster riders to the quirky and legendary Pie Town, New Mexico—a place where the promise of homemade pie is more than just a name. Before they push through the challenging Gila, photographer Eddie Clark captured a few excellent moments on this stretch from his base near El Malpais, from Grants to Pie Town…
Jens Van Roost of Belgium is this year’s second Tour Divide rider to reach Antelope Wells, New Mexico, crushing the 2,700-mile route in just over 13 days and 8 hours. Learn more about his redemption ride after scratching in 2023 and find other updates from the ongoing race here…
Robin Gemperle has officially etched his name in Tour Divide history, arriving in Antelope Wells in under 12 days, the fastest time ever recorded on the roughly 2,700-mile route. Despite wildfire smoke, the Swiss rider stayed cool, consistent, and brutally efficient—riding fast, sleeping just enough, and setting a new benchmark for what’s possible on this legendary course. Find details and photos from the finish here…
Day 11 of the 2025 Tour Divide sees lead rider Robin Gemperle nearing the U.S./Mexico border via a significant detour, several more surprising scratches, and fatigue catching up with just about everyone remaining. Find our latest race update here…
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…