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After reading “The Rough-Stuff Fellowship Archive” from Isola Press, Nic had a long, hard think about what the kinds of adventures depicted mean to him. Featuring images from the earliest days of off-road riding, the book provided fertile ground for Nic to analyze how modern cycling is presented, its impact on the development and progression of the industry, and more. He asks one simple question: Has marketing ruined bikes? Dive in below to find out…
With many big wins and an unwaveringly positive spirit, Lithuanian ultra-distance racer Justinas Leveika is a beloved figure in the bikepacking world. While pedaling alongside him at a handful of events, Ryan Le Garrec stitched together an eclectic interview from the saddle that helps unearth some of Justinas’ history, motivations, and ambitions. Read it with photos here…
In “The Stand,” Tanner Arrington explores the concept of origin stories and delves deep into the saga of how receiving a basic repair stand as a teenager ignited a lifelong love of bicycles and altered his way of engaging with the world. Read his fascinating tale of appreciation, passion, and connection here…
Following the sale of the popular route-planning platform Komoot to private equity, Josh Meissner examines the troubling mechanics of the community-powered service beyond its friendly brand image. Using Komoot as an example, he explores the broken relationship between corporate capital and our communities. Amid the tension, discover a way forward that’s available to all of us…
Ultra-distance racer Sofiane Sehili is currently three weeks into his world record attempt for the fastest bicycle crossing of Eurasia. Contributor Ryan Le Garrec caught up with Sofiane before his departure to gain a better understanding of his motivations and outlook. Learn about Sofiane’s cycling origin story and follow his ride here…
To wrap up his most ambitious Tour Divide coverage to date, photographer Eddie Clark brings a fresh perspective to the 2025 edition with a series of rider portraits. Shot with intention and restraint—using tight, square-cropped headshots composed in-camera—this visual essay captures the raw humanity of 16 riders who finished this monumental event. Here’s the gallery and the story behind the images…
In his second report from the frontlines of the 2025 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark shares a personal and reflective account from the southern leg of the route, where fast finishes, shifting strategies, and haunting memories all come into focus. From dodging lightning storms on Tyrone Ridge to capturing emotional portraits in the Gila, Eddie’s lens follows the spirit and struggle of this year’s riders as they push through the final miles of a monumental journey.
The Mountain Cat 100 is an annual race held in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. With a plethora of world-class and pirate trails, the event spotlights an East Coast mountain biking hub brimming with inspiration for others to take home. In his quest to uncover what sits at the core of one of the most exciting underground races in the country, Nic found more than just speed and trail magic…
Photographer Eddie Clark is out in the thick of the 2025 Tour Divide, documenting what’s shaping up to be the fastest race in the event’s 16-year history. In his first report, he shares stories from the trail, stunning images, and reflections on the people, places, and politics encountered from Banff to the Basin. Catch up on the action—and the moments in between—in his captivating Week 1 photo essay…
The 2025 Tour Divide is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting dot-watching editions yet! To kick things off, we compiled a comprehensive preview with everything you need to follow along. From weather outlooks to notable route changes, find the latest updates for this year’s race. Plus, we look at the top contenders to follow in both the men’s and women’s fields. Dive into all the details here…
After making bikes for himself for a decade, Rufus Wenlock of New Zealand has officially announced the launch of his custom framebuilding business, Süfur Cycles. Learn more about Rufus, his designs, and the Tour Divide-ready bike he just made for Joe Nation here…
In his latest video, Neil catches up with Erik Binggeser, also known as Truemarmalade, to hear about his experiences of cargo-bikepacking many thousands of miles around the U.S. and chat over the decked-out Omnium Titanium Cargo he uses to do so. Watch it here…
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