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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

30 Discussion

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

8 Discussion

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…

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Rockshox SID Ultimate Review

By Logan Watts on July 27, 2023

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The latest RockShox SID Ultimate just got overhauled with a lockable three-position damper, a redesigned Debonair+ airspring, and a few additional upgrades to make it stronger and lighter. We had the chance to test one throughout more than 300 miles of bikepacking and trail riding in the Colorado Rockies and Appalachian Mountains for this review…

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Friday Debrief: Rodeo Bars, Stridsland Beachcomber, Paper Roads Trail Panniers, and More…

By Team Work on June 30, 2023

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This week’s Debrief features the Canada-made Wildwood Rodeo Bars, the upcoming 26+ Stridsland Beachcomber, Trail Panniers from New Zealand, Josh Ibbet’s 2023 Pan Celtic Race setup, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Congrats to Lael Wilcox, First Woman to Finish the 2023 Tour Divide

By Logan Watts on June 26, 2023

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Our congratulations go out to Lael Wilcox, the first rider to cross the finish line in the 2023 Tour Divide women’s category! Find a few photos from the finish and more about Lael’s ride here…

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Tracking the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 1): Elemental Moves

By Eddie Clark on June 19, 2023

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In part one of our from-the-field reportage of the 2023 Tour Divide, seasoned photographer and documentarian Eddie Clark shares his experiences from the first week, tracking down riders in Montana and Wyoming along the faint singletrack and mud-caked roads of this iconic route. Find his recap, thoughts from several riders, and an excellent photo gallery here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 2): Flat-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 8, 2023

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The second part of our massive Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide roundup features a collection of more than 60 flat-bar bikes that will be setting out on the 2,750-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2023 Pinyons and Pines

By Miles Arbour on May 17, 2023

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Pinyons and Pines is an annual 300 to 500-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona. The route is a magnificent tour of Northern Arizona, utilizing a mixture of singletrack, dirt roads, and some pavement. With help from the participants, we’ve gathered rig and gear details on over 30 bike setups that will be lining up for tomorrow’s grand depart. Find them all here…

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Behind the Scenes of “Relentless Ride”

By Guest on May 2, 2023

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Kombi Creative’s latest film, “Relentless Ride,” shares the story of the 2021 Arkansas High Country Race as riders push their limits and discover what their bodies and minds are capable of. Read a behind-the-scenes perspective on the film from rider Seth Wood, watch the trailer, and find a link to the full film on Vimeo on Demand here…

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The European Divide Trail: 7800km from Norway to Portugal (Video)

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 24, 2023

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Last summer, ultra-endurance cyclist Angus Young from the UK set out to establish a competitive fastest known time on the European Divide Trail, which spans 7,800 kilometers (4,850 miles) between Norway and Portugal. A little over a month after setting out from the continent’s northern reaches, he did exactly that. You can watch the full 20-minute film documenting his journey here…