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Lael Wilcox Starts The Trans-Alaska Pipeline FKT

By Logan Watts on July 13, 2021

16 Discussion

Lael Wilcox is setting out on another big Alaskan bike ride. Starting any minute now, Lael will attempt an unsupported time trial on the roads that follow the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline from the northernmost town in the state all the way down to the southern coast. Follow along on the Trackleaders map here…

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Fastest Known Times: FKT Summer 2020

By Miles Arbour on July 16, 2020

13 Discussion

With the majority of grand departs postponed or cancelled for 2020, some eager riders are focusing their attention on FKT (Fastest Known Time) attempts on various routes to stay busy. We’ve put together a recap of some of the more recent record setting attempts here…

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Lael’s Chingaza FKT: Gear List and Ride Map

By Logan Watts on February 17, 2020

10 Discussion

We’ve spent a month scouting a new route in Colombia’s Paramos. To cap it off, Lael Wilcox rolled out on a solo mission to set a Fastest Known Time (FKT). Find the route map, her bike build, gear list, and details on her ride…

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Inside Singular Cycles: A Story of Elegance and Innovation

By Tom Powell on April 5, 2024

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For nearly 20 years, Sam Alison of Singular Cycles in the UK has been designing forward-thinking bicycles built for adventure. We sent photographer Tom Powell to Sam’s cozy workshop just outside of London to learn more about his trendsetting steel and titanium frames and the inspiration behind them. Find a short video portrait and a look inside Singular Cycles here…

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Congrats to the Doom & Despair 2024 Finishers

By Miles Arbour on April 2, 2024

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Over 100 riders showed up for this year’s Doom & Despair event in Arkansas last Friday, resulting in some blazing-fast times and an overwhelming feeling of community support and camaraderie. With help from the organizers and event photographers, we put together the top finishers’ times, some brief recaps from the quickest riders, and a few photos here…

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Reader’s Rig: Angus Young’s Mason Macro + Arizona Trail ITT

By Miles Arbour on March 29, 2024

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Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Angus Young in the UK, who shares a look at his intriguing Mason Macro hardtail 29er in advance of his individual time trial (ITT) of the Arizona Trail 800, which starts on Sunday. Get to know a little about Angus, his unreleased bike, and his mindset going into the ITT here…

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A Couple Screws Loose: Cycling Through the Tennessee Mountains (Video)

By Miles Arbour on March 7, 2024

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“A Couple Screws Loose” documents three friends’ attempt to ride all the Three Rivers Way Challenge routes in Tennessee in three consecutive days. Watch the lighthearted 32-minute video Cameron Muilenburg put together from the adventure with photos and a short written recap here…

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Defend the West Su and the Iditarod Trail

By Miles Arbour on February 28, 2024

4 Discussion

The State of Alaska is proposing to fund a massive mining project that includes a 100+ mile industrial road that would cause irreversible harm to rivers, wetlands, and other critical fish and wildlife habitats. The start of the Iditarod Trail route is also at risk, and Miron Golfman, who’s currently racing in the event, is using the event to raise awareness. Learn about what you can do to help here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational

By Miles Arbour on February 23, 2024

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The Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska is the world’s longest winter ultramarathon and possibly the most challenging experience we showcase each year. Find details on nearly 30 riders and rigs that are planning to tackle the 350 or 1,000-mile 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational here…

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Joe Nation Sets New Tour Te Waipounamu Record

By Guest on February 5, 2024

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Fresh off the Tour Te Waipounamu, a 1,300-kilometer bikepacking race traversing the length of New Zealand’s South Island, this year’s winner and new record holder, Joe Nation, shares a detailed look at how his ride played out. Find his story with photos by Rob Dawson here…

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A History of Bikepacking

By Guest on February 1, 2024

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Originally published in the 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, we’re proud to present an expanded version of “A History of Bikepacking” by Joe Cruz. This fascinating piece blends research and storytelling to trace the origins of bikepacking from the late 1800s to today and features a treasure trove of images and illustrations from across the years…

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2023 Adirondack Trail Ride: Leave it All Out There

By Miles Arbour on December 26, 2023

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The Adirondack Trail Ride is a 588-mile bikepacking adventure through New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Mike Feldman was just a couple of hours short of beating his personal fastest time, and he put together a detailed reflection on this year’s ride. Find Mike’s story and photos from the event here…