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I Just Want To Ride (Film)

By Logan Watts on November 20, 2019

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I Just Want to Ride is now live and available to watch! This 38-minute film was shot during the 2019 Tour Divide race and beautifully captures the spirit of the race, it’s participants, places along the route, and Lael Wilcox’s unique ride. Watch it here and read an interview with the filmmaker…

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“I Just Want to Ride” Film Screenings Announced

By Logan Watts on October 10, 2019

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Starting October 15th, filmmaker Rugile Kaladyte will present a series of screenings featuring her new film about Lael Wilcox’s 2019 Tour Divide race attempt. Here are the details and screening dates…

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Where We All Belong

By Guest on January 2, 2026

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Ride along in this lyrical narrative essay by Juliette Pauli that’s part travelogue and part field report on what a bike community should look like. Capturing the spirit of Lael’s Croatia Rally, there’s no podium or ride timer, just shared effort along rough gravel with campfire nights and a moving village of riders choosing connection over competition…

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2025 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

By Logan Watts on December 12, 2025

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In the final installment of our 2025 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate inspiring creators with 35 awards across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Dive into our 11th annual roundup to see this year’s standout stories and visuals, and explore the full list of winners here…

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Flash Sale: Issue 05 of The Bikepacking Journal

By Logan Watts on November 27, 2025

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One day, one back issue. Today is The Bikepacking Journal 05. Here’s a rare opportunity to pick up an early volume with formative stories and photography…

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Dark Divide 300: Riding Solo, Together

By Guest on August 21, 2025

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In this Dark Divide 300 event recap, Connor Azzarello reflects on his time riding this brutal course and what the experience meant to him. Read on below for a touching story of discovery and achievement…

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How to Host a Backyard Bikepacking Rally

By Emily Bei Cheng on July 31, 2025

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The inaugural San Diego Backyard Women’s Rally brought together a diverse group of 30 women for a weekend of bikepacking and bonding in nature. Part recap and part practical resource, in this piece, attendee Emily Bei Cheng shares a reflection on the weekend and some tips for planning a backyard rally of your own. Explore it here…

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Ana Jager Takes Second Place in the 2025 Tour Divide

By Logan Watts on June 30, 2025

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Congratulations to Ana Jager, who quietly carved out another impressive chapter in her Tour Divide resume, securing second place for the second year in a row with her signature consistency and low-profile approach. Find details here…

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Nathalie Baillon Wins the 2025 Tour Divide!

By Eszter Horanyi on June 29, 2025

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Nathalie Baillon made a stunning return to competitive ultra-distance cycling by winning the 2025 Tour Divide women’s race, arriving in Antelope Wells after 16 days, 10 hours, and 17 minutes. Despite a major mechanical setback in Montana that briefly cost her the lead, Baillon charged back with unwavering resolve, holding a commanding position to the finish. Find photos and details here…

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2025 Tour Divide Day 7: First High-Profile Scratch

By Eszter Horanyi on June 20, 2025

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After a full week of 2025 Tour Divide racing, the lead woman is out, foul weather might be wreaking havoc on riders toward the back of the pack, and the fastest man already has his sights set on New Mexico. Get the scoop here…

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Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide Stats Analysis

By Neil Beltchenko on

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After we published our Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide, Neil dug into the submissions, uncovering the essential details and trends to reveal a clearer picture of the bikes and gear used in this year’s event. In this piece, we break down the data and highlight some interesting findings, including where folks are from, what bikes, tires, drivetrains, gearing, and cargo setups they’re running, and much more. Dive in here…

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2025 Tour Divide Day 6: A Record-Fast Year

By Eszter Horanyi on June 19, 2025

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Nearly a week into the 2025 Tour Divide, the remaining riders are finding their rhythm and taking advantage of ideal conditions to traverse the route at record paces. Catch up on the developments at the front of the pack in our latest update here…