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Crust Scapegoat Review: ScapeBot Touring Through Time

By Miles Arbour on December 5, 2023

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The latest generation of the Crust Scapegoat (ScapeBot) features plenty of the specs we’d hope to see from a ride-around-the-world rigid mountain bike, including geometry tuned for heavy hauling, loads of mounting points, and clearance for 29 x 3.0” tires. After nearly a year of dirt-road rambling, packrafting, and bikepacking, find our long-term Crust Scapegoat review here…

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Burning Matches: Tip To Tail (Video)

By Miles Arbour on November 9, 2023

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In a new four-part film series titled “Burning Matches,” Rob Britton shares his story of transitioning from World Tour rider to privateer and adventure racer. In the first episode, he attempts to establish a fastest known time (FKT) on a new north-to-south route on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Find the 12-minute video and by Rob’s thoughts on the project here…

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2023 Arizona Trail Race: A Freezing-Cold Finish

By Guest on October 31, 2023

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In his second report from the 2023 Arizona Trail Race, Wyatt Spalding tracks down riders as they make their way in and out of the Grand Canyon and arrive at the finish line, facing sub-freezing temperatures and feeling the cumulative effects of more than 10 days on the trail. Find his update and a gallery of images here…

Idaho Panhandle Ramble (PanRam)

By Guest Routes on October 30, 2023

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The Panhandle Ramble takes in a grand chunk of the spectacular Idaho Panhandle—a swath of rugged, geologically and culturally rich land sandwiched between Canada to the north, Washington to the west, and Montana to the east. This area has been known mostly for its abundant natural resources in the past, but it has since become […]

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Alex Schultz Wins 2023 Arizona Trail Race + New 800-mile Record

By Miles Arbour on October 29, 2023

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Alex Schultz took first place at the 2023 Arizona Trail Race this weekend, finishing the grueling 800-mile route in 9 days, 5 hours, and 43 minutes and setting a new fastest known time. Wyatt Spalding was there to snap some photos of him at the finish…

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Josh Propfe Completes Monumental Loop in Record Time… Again!

By Miles Arbour on October 18, 2023

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A year ago, Josh Propfe set off on his first FKT attempt at the 260-mile Monumental Loop in New Mexico. He set the record, but Anton Krupicka beat his time later that year. This weekend, Josh returned to lower the fastest known time of the loop to just 22 hours and 49 minutes. In this recap, Josh shares a little about his ride and the gear he relied on to make it happen…

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Fast Times at the 2023 Arkansas High Country Race

By Miles Arbour on October 13, 2023

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Some of the fastest folks wrapped up their rides at the 2023 Arkansas High Country Race this week, including a new full course record from Abe Kaufman. Find the current standings across all the categories and some photos of some of the finishers here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Arkansas High Country Race

By Miles Arbour on October 6, 2023

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The Arkansas High Country Race is an annual self-supported bikepacking event that follows the route of the same name or the Ouachita Triple Crown. Just in time for tomorrow’s grand depart, we’ve gathered details on more than 30 riders and rigs that will be out on the course. Browse them all here…

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Lael Chases Fastest Around the World Cycling Record

By Miles Arbour on September 28, 2023

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Earlier this week, Lael Wilcox shared that she’ll soon be going after the women’s around the world cycling record (the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle). She plans to ride a whopping 18,000 miles in just 110 days. Learn more here…

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Friday Debrief: Ideal 2x Gearing, DIY Tool Pouch, MADE Interviews, IMBA/Diné Trail School, and more

By Team Work on September 1, 2023

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This week’s Debrief features the ideal 2x gearing, a new handlebar harness collaboration, a DIY tool pouch, a light mount that doubles as a crank bolt tool, MADE video interviews, the IMBA/Diné Trail Care School, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Abe Kaufman Sets a New Record in the 2023 TNGA

By Miles Arbour on August 21, 2023

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Abe Kaufman completed the 350-mile Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) late last night in just 1 day, 15 hours, and 44 minutes, the new fastest known time on the route. Find a post-race reflection and a few photos from Abe here…

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Jeff Kerkove and Corrie Smith set new Bones to Blue Records

By Miles Arbour on August 16, 2023

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This weekend, our friend Jeff Kerkove took first place at the 2023 Bones to Blue event in California, tackling the 250-mile loop around Lake Tahoe in a mind-boggling 34 hours and 55 minutes. Find some post-race ramblings and a few photos Jeff shot along the way here…