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Angus Young’s Eastern Divide Trail Rig Check (Video)
Tomorrow, Angus Young is beginning an attempt at our 5,950-mile Eastern Divide Trail (EDT), riding from Cape Spear, Newfoundland, the easternmost point in North America, to Key West, Florida. Learn more about the bike and gear he’s bringing along for the journey here…
Our roughly 5,950-mile Eastern Divide Trail (EDT) is the longest contiguous off-road-centric bikepacking route in the world. It runs from Cape Spear, Newfoundland, the easternmost point in North America, to Key West, Florida, the end of the road going south. In 2022, Eddie O’Dea was the first person to ride the entire route, but most folks choose to tackle a segment or two at a time.
Last year, Logan Kasper set the current fastest known time on the route, finishing in about 41 days and averaging nearly 150 miles per day. We knew it would only be a matter of time before someone else turned their attention to the EDT, and this time, it’s Angus Young, a British ultra-endurance athlete and chemistry teacher. Angus has an impressive resume, including an FKT on the European Divide Trail in 2022, a first-place finish at the 2025 Dales Divide, and a win in the pairs division at last year’s Atlas Mountain Race.
In preparation for his ride, Angus put together a video overview of the bike, bags, and gear he’ll be relying on for the journey. Watch it below, and then scroll down for a complete gear list.
Words and photos by Angus Young
The goal is to ride the full thing as fast as possible and hopefully beat Logan Kasper’s current FKT. It’s a big route and a big ask, but I’ve learned a lot from the European Divide Trail and feel much more confident in the gear choices this time around.
Everything here is chosen with reliability and comfort in mind. That’s why I’m running the Lauf fork, a solid dynamo setup, and proven components that won’t need much attention mid-ride. It’s not about weight or flash; it’s about getting to the finish without having to stop and fix things constantly.
After riding the European Divide Trail, I knew I wanted to avoid anything that needs constant attention. This setup is built to stay running with minimal fuss. The fork doesn’t need servicing, the tyres are tough, the dynamo takes care of power, and everything else has been tested in rough conditions. There’s a lot of ground to cover, and hopefully not much to fix along the way.
Bike
- Frame: Mason Macro (aluminium)
- Groupset: SRAM Force / GX Transmission
- Wheels: Hunt Proven Carbon with dynamo front
- Fork: Lauf TR Boost
- Tyres: Continental Dubnital 2.4″
- Seatpost: Ergon
- Saddle: Specialized Romin 3D printed
- Aerobars: USE TR2
Bags
All from Restrap’s Race Range, including a pre-production rear rack setup that I’ve been testing. It’s simple, secure, and enough space to avoid cramming gear into awkward spots.
Sleep System
- Tent: Hyperlite Mid-1
- Sleeping bag: Sea to Summit Spark SP1
- Pad: Nemo Tensor Elite
- Pillow: Exped Air Pillow
Clothing
- Bibs: Le Col ARC Cargo
- Jersey and base layer: Le Col Pro Air
- Arm and leg warmers: Le Col Merino
- Waterproof jacket: Le Col ARC
- Insulated jacket: Le Col Pro
- Waterproof trousers: Gore
- Gloves: Le Col Winter Gloves
Electronics and Lighting
- GPS: Garmin Edge 1040 Solar
- Tracker: Garmin InReach Mini 2
- Front light: Exposure Revo (dynamo)
- Rear lights: Exposure Trace x2
- Charging: Sinewave Reactor and 20,000 mAh battery
- Other: Head torch, spare cables, spare batteries
Repair Kit
Plenty of the usual spares and tools, plus a few extras I’ve found useful over long rides:
- FiberFix spoke
- Leatherworking sewing kit
- More Dynaplugs than I’ll ever need
- R3 RideNow TPU tubes
- Wolf Tooth EnCase pump with integrated tools
Further Reading
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