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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…

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2025 Tour Divide Day 3: Single Steps

By Eszter Horanyi on June 16, 2025

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Day three of the 2025 Tour Divide saw riders deep in the wilds of Montana, a state that’s proving—as always—to be one of the route’s biggest tests. With nearly 750 miles under his belt, Robin Gemperle continues to lead the charge, whistling his way through Butte with a commanding gap over the field. Catch the full update for wild stories, smart strategy, and snapshots from one of the most dramatic stretches of the Divide…

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2025 Tour Divide Day 1: A Blazing-Fast Start

By Eszter Horanyi on June 14, 2025

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A lot has already unfolded on day one of the 2025 Tour Divide. With three riders charging out front ahead of Justinas Leveika’s record-setting pace—and Robin Gemperle launching into the race with an all-out effort—it’s clear that this year’s contenders came to make bold statements. Find a full recap of the opening day’s action, complete with a fresh set of dynamic images from Eddie Clark…

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Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 12, 2025

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Just in time for tomorrow’s grand depart, we’re thrilled to present the Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide. With a record number of submissions, we once again split them into two categories and are beginning with more than 90 flat-bar rigs that’ll be on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full gallery here…

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2025 Tour Divide Preview: Who to Watch, Weather, and More

By Eszter Horanyi on June 11, 2025

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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…

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Josh Reid’s UNBOUND XL (Video)

By Nic Morales on June 3, 2025

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Josh Reid’s UNBOUND XL video documents a somewhat impromptu undertaking from the accomplished ultracyclist and bikepacker. With a run at the Tour Divide on the calendar, Josh decided to give UNBOUND’s longest distance a go after some help from the folks at Chamois Butt’r. Watch it here…