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The third Fenderfest took place in rural Germany this spring, and Rob van Driel traveled from the Netherlands to attend the special camping edition. In this report, he shares impressions from the event, musings on bicycles and how we relate to them, and a photo gallery from the ride through the serene countryside. Find it all here…
Photographer Eddie Clark wraps up his 2026 Tour Divide coverage with a handpicked selection of his favorite images, reflecting on the landscapes, riders, and fleeting moments that made this year’s race unforgettable. From joyful victories to quiet encounters along the route, his gallery captures the spirit of the Divide, closing with a heartfelt tribute to Alyssa Secreto and a wish for her full recovery after a life-threatening collision near the end of her ride…
Bikepacking can be hard, whether you’re pushing a loaded bike up a hill or dealing with adverse conditions. Among the struggles, it can be easy to lose sight of the enjoyment most of us are seeking when we pack a bunch of camping gear on the bike. In this piece, Miles and Emily share more than a dozen items, ideas, and strategies that all serve a single mission: making bikepacking more fun…
In the second installment of his 2026 Tour Divide field report, photographer Eddie Clark follows the race deep into New Mexico, capturing the defining moments of an unforgettable year—from Victor Bosoni’s composed march to victory to Meaghan Hackinen’s dominant ride and Felix Laberge’s remarkable singlespeed performance. Find a striking set of photos, a unique perspective on the riders, and behind-the-scenes stories from nearly 5,000 miles on the road here…
In the second edition of Grinds and Gravel—a series focusing on coffee, bikes, and how the two connect—Nic takes a look at a familiar, local shop. Based in the heart of West Asheville, Cooperative Coffee plays an outsized role in both coffee production and providing a space for community. Explore this in-depth look at coffee, community, and bikes below…
Meaghan Hackinen just won the 2026 Tour Divide—and set a new women’s record—after delivering one of the most disciplined and tactically impressive rides in the event’s history. Combining meticulous preparation, efficient stops, and unwavering consistency from Banff to Antelope Wells, the Canadian ultracyclist dominated the women’s field for 14 solid days. Find the details about her win and more about the record here…
Hats off to Victor Bosoni, who just finished the 2026 Tour Divide in record-breaking time! Riding with remarkable speed, discipline, and composure from Banff to Antelope Wells, the young French ultracyclist completed the route in just 11 days, 8 hours, and 27 minutes, more than a day and a half faster than the official previous men’s record. From his recovery-first approach to his meticulously dialed setup, Bosoni delivered one of the most impressive performances in the history of the race. Learn all about it here…
For the first installment of his annual Tour Divide field report, photographer Eddie Clark spent nine days leapfrogging the race across Montana, Wyoming, and beyond, chasing riders through hailstorms, wildlife refuges, moonlit basins, and remote mountain passes. In this piece, he catches up with race leader Victor Bosoni, Meaghan Hackinen, and Felix Laberge and shares his perspective on the landscapes, trail angels, and fleeting moments that rarely make it onto the Tracker…
The 2026 Tour Divide is underway, and the pace is already astonishing. French rider Victor Bosoni stormed to the front on day one, opening a commanding lead before reaching Fernie, and defending champion Meaghan Hackinen quickly established herself as the woman to watch. Meanwhile, early mechanical heartbreak, freezing overnight temps, and a relentless opening-day sprint offered a reminder that anything can happen over the next weeks. Find our first recap with photos from Eddie Clark here…
The 2026 Tour Divide starts this morning in Banff, Alberta, with a crowded field of first-time riders and veterans of the iconic 2,700-mile race from Canada to Mexico lining up. In this detailed preview, we present all the essentials you need to get up to speed with this year’s event, including who to watch in the men’s and women’s rosters, what’s new on the course, and what to expect. Explore our Tour Divide preview here…
After years of trial and error, becoming a competent home mechanic has added another dimension and a greater sense of freedom to Nic’s cycling experience. But following some recent incidents with contemporary bikes, he began to wonder whether the crucial sense of agency he’d found through tinkering was fading in the face of modern designs. In this piece, he tries to answer one simple question: Do bikes still make us free? Find out below…
What started as a seven-day route across Sardinia quickly became something much bigger. More than just a bikepacking event, Lael’s Sardinia Rally brought together 60 riders from around the world to share in the highs, lows, gelato stops, beach camps, and countless small moments that transformed strangers into a rolling community. Find a recap here…
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