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

By Neil Beltchenko on June 13, 2024

30 Discussion

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

41 Discussion

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…

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Inside Outer Shell: Unity, Duality, and Spreadsheets

By Miles Arbour on April 18, 2024

13 Discussion

Founded in 2015 by Kyle Ng, Outer Shell prides itself on function-forward bag designs, minimalist style, and products that encourage customers to develop a deeper connection with their environment. We stopped by their San Francisco workshop to learn more about the Outer Shell origin story, meet the small team, and take a quick look at three staff bikes. Find it all here…

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Friday Debrief: Bolt-on Pizza Holder, Basket Mat, Sun Protection While Touring, and Much More

By Team Work on April 5, 2024

43 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features a bolt-on pizza holder, a Fifth Season basket mat, a conversation on sun protection while out riding, a collection of Tout Terrain trailers, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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New Revelate Mag-Tank TPU Liners: First Look

By Logan Watts on March 25, 2024

21 Discussion

Revelate Designs just announced lightweight and removable interior Mag-Tank TPU liners that allow bikepackers to store anything from french fries to ice cream in their top tube bag and easily clean it out after the ride. We had a chance to try them out prior to today’s launch for this first-ride review…

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Alone Time: Ana Jager’s Solo Ride on the Iditarod Trail

By Jill Homer on March 21, 2024

25 Discussion

On March 13th, 27-year-old Ana Jager rolled into Nome, Alaska, finishing a harrowing 19-day solo ride on the Iditarod Trail. Conditions this year were extraordinarily difficult and slow, but she maintained a pace that was in step with the fastest ITI racers. After the ride, author and fellow endurance athlete Jill Homer caught up with Ana to discuss her monumental effort. Find the full story here and a collection of Ana’s photos from the trip here…

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Hope Tech 4 E4 Review: New Religion

By Logan Watts on March 7, 2024

16 Discussion

The latest Hope Tech 4 E4 brake levers and calipers replaced the venerable Tech 3 E4 we’ve become quite fond of over the last few years. With seemingly little to improve, we had to give the new ones a go. Find out how they fared after more than 2,500 miles in this long-term review…

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Kevin Breitenbach and Clinton Hodges III Win the ITI350

By Logan Watts on February 29, 2024

5 Discussion

Congratulations to Kevin Breitenbach and Clinton Hodges III, the first riders to cross the finish line of the 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 (ITI350). Learn more about their ride and find a few photos from McGrath by Rugile Kaladyte here…

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Friday Debrief: Longest GPS Track, World’s Tallest Bike, New Ruck Rack Baskets, and More

By Team Work on February 23, 2024

13 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features the longest-ever GPS track, the world’s tallest bike, new Ruck Rack stainless baskets, International BivvyBag Day, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational

By Miles Arbour on

35 Discussion

The Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska is the world’s longest winter ultramarathon and possibly the most challenging experience we showcase each year. Find details on nearly 30 riders and rigs that are planning to tackle the 350 or 1,000-mile 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational here…

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A History of Bikepacking

By Guest on February 1, 2024

38 Discussion

Originally published in the 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, we’re proud to present an expanded version of “A History of Bikepacking” by Joe Cruz. This fascinating piece blends research and storytelling to trace the origins of bikepacking from the late 1800s to today and features a treasure trove of images and illustrations from across the years…

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Just to be With You: A Dad, a Daughter, and the Divide (Video)

By Guest on January 30, 2024

8 Discussion

As a follow-up to the story we published last year, Flint Zeigler’s latest video captures his 2022 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route ride with his 13-year-old daughter Scarlet. Relive their inspiring journey in the 11-minute video here…