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Ride to Endure: A Baja Divide Journey for ALS (Film)

By Miles Arbour on September 23, 2024

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In January 2022, ultra-endurance cyclist Miron Golfman embarked on a mission to break the fastest known time (FKT) on the 1,600-mile Baja Divide route in honor of his uncle Bruce after an ALS diagnosis. “Ride to Endure” is a moving 29-minute film that shares Miron’s record-setting ride and his goal to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by ALS. Watch the film and read an exclusive reflection from Miron here…

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Leila Husain’s Colorado Trail Race Kit + Women’s Sponsorship

By Logan Watts on August 12, 2024

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In our latest bike check, we take a look at Leila Husain’s YT Izzo and see how it’s set up for the Colorado Trail Race, which kicked off yesterday. Find details about her trusty four-year-old bike, how she got pressured into her first bikepacking race a year ago, and how she approached the Colorado Trail. Plus, details on how women have helped shape the site and what that means for the future…

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Austin Killips Just Became the Fastest Woman to Finish the Tour Divide

By Miles Arbour on August 8, 2024

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Austin Killips completed an individual time trial on the Tour Divide this morning, finishing in just 14 days, 23 hours, and 12 minutes, becoming the fastest woman to complete the 2,700-mile route. Learn more here…

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Vedangi Kulkarni is Riding Around the World… Again!

By Lucas Winzenburg on July 23, 2024

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Amid her attempt to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, we introduce 25-year-old Vedangi Kulkarni of India. We hear about the chaotic first weeks of her ride, recap the lessons she learned during her first trip around the world at just 19, unpack her goals and motivations, and more. Meet the young endurance cyclist and follow her ambitious journey here…

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Meaghan Hackinen is First Woman to Finish 2024 Tour Divide

By Eszter Horanyi on June 30, 2024

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A massive congratulations goes out to Meaghan Hackinen, who finished the 2700-mile 2024 Tour Divide in just under 16 days and became the first rider to cross the finish line in the women’s category! Find photos and more about Meaghan’s experience on the route here…

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2024 Tour Divide Debrief: Days 7-8

By Eszter Horanyi on June 22, 2024

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Bears, dangerous hail, and peanut butter mud continue to loom heavy in riders’ minds as Day 8 of the 2024 Tour Divide ensues. In our latest report, we check in to see how the women’s, men’s, and singlespeeders’ races are unfolding. Find it here with a gallery of images from Day 7 by in-the-field photographer Eddie Clark…

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2024 Tour Divide Debrief: Days 5-6

By Eszter Horanyi on June 20, 2024

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As day seven of the 2024 Tour Divide begins, the endless burrito barrage sits heavy with riders, leaders widen their gap in both the men’s and women’s fields, an intense singlespeed showdown continues, and Laurens Ten Dam is forced to leave the course after a string of flats. Catch up in our latest 2024 Tour Divide Debrief here with another excellent set of photos by on-the-ground photographer Eddie Clark…

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2024 Tour Divide Debrief: Day 4-5

By Eszter Horanyi on June 18, 2024

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Despite brutal cold and sloppy conditions, the leaders of the men’s and women’s races in this year’s Tour Divide are setting record paces, and the singlespeed race is even more heated, with a Croc-shod skipper in the lead! Find our update from the fourth and fifth days of the race with photos by Eddie Clark and some on-the-ground insights and interviews from Jay Petervary here…

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2024 Tour Divide Debrief: Days 3-4

By Eszter Horanyi on June 17, 2024

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Justinas Leveika is neck and neck with Mike Hall’s record dot, Meaghan Hackinen is on fire, the weather is tough, and racers are well into Montana. In our latest 2024 Tour Divide Debrief, we look into what’s happening in the race during days 3 and 4. Find it all here.

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2024 Tour Divide Debrief: Days 1-2

By Eszter Horanyi on June 16, 2024

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Despite freezing temperatures and the challenging Koko Claims hike-a-bike adding a significant early test, the top competitors in this year’s Tour Divide are already showcasing impressive strategies and endurance. Leader Justinas Leveika recently passed Mike Hall’s 2016 record dot, even. In our first 2024 Tour Divide Debrief, we take a look at what’s happening at the front of the race, including some fresh photos from Canada and Montana…

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2024 Tour Divide Preview: Conditions, Route Updates, Who to Watch

By Neil Beltchenko on June 13, 2024

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It’s Tour Divide time again, and for our 2024 Tour Divide Preview, we dive into all the details you need to know to get ready for some exciting dot-watching, including weather conditions, route changes, and much more. Plus, Neil chats with veteran Tour Divide riders Alexandera Houchin, Hannah Simon, and Josh Ibbett about key riders to watch. See it all here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on

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With this year’s Tour Divide grand depart coming up tomorrow morning, we’re pleased to present the Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide, our largest rig roundup yet! Once again, we split them into two categories and are beginning with more than 80 flat-bar rigs that will be on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full gallery here…