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Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge Review

By Logan Watts on August 4, 2020

58 Discussion

The 29 x 2.2″ Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge is the company’s first bikepacking-specific tire and was designed in collaboration with Lael Wilcox for rides such as the Tour Divide and Silk Road Mountain Race. After putting nearly 1,000 miles on a pair, find out why Neil thinks this might be one of the best tires in its class…

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Rene Herse Oracle Ridge Tires

By Logan Watts on August 3, 2020

18 Discussion

The new Rene Herse Oracle Ridge is a 700C x 48mm tire that was designed in collaboration with Lael Wilcox for gravel and bikepacking…

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GRIT (Girls Riding Into Tomorrow)

By Logan Watts on April 2, 2020

18 Discussion

Conceived by Lael Wilcox and Cait Rodriguez while riding the Baja Divide, GRIT is a cycling mentorship program for girls in Anchorage, Alaska. Rue Kaladyte has been documenting the program for three years and just released this film. Watch it here and find a photo gallery alongside an interview with Rue and Lael about the program…

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I Just Want To Ride (Film)

By Logan Watts on November 20, 2019

40 Discussion

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

9 Discussion

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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Buena Nota: A (Solo) Bikepacking Journey in Colombia

By Guest on July 9, 2026

15 Discussion

Despite being alone on his bikepacking trip to Colombia last year, Paulo LaBerge quickly learned he’d never truly be on his own in the country, thanks to the countless friendly, helpful people who encouraged and guided him along the way. Read his story of an impromptu ride to Bogotá and find a lush photo gallery here…

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Meaghan Hackinen Wins the 2026 Tour Divide in Record Time!

By Jill Homer on June 26, 2026

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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…

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Friday Debrief: 32″ Big Kev, Stringbean Fayot, Party Bars, MTB YouTube Extinction, and More…

By Team Work on June 19, 2026

26 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features a 32-inch handmade Big Kev, Party Bars, the end of MTB YouTube’s Golden Age, a question about your oldest gear, multiple events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide (Part Two): Drop-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 11, 2026

28 Discussion

Following yesterday’s roundup of over 90 flat-bar bikes, part two of the 2026 Rigs of the Tour Divide features more than 60 drop-bar setups that will set out tomorrow morning on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find bike details, gear highlights, and photos here…

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Friday Debrief: RIP Charlie Cunningham, Finding the Limit, Crafted Handmade Bike Show, and More…

By Team Work on June 5, 2026

9 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features a new film from Restrap, the loss of Charlie Cunningham, a fresh handmade bike show in the Southeastern US, multiple events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Reader’s Rig: Riley’s Specialized Chisel HT

By Lucas Winzenburg on

25 Discussion

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Riley in Colorado, who shares the Specialized Chisel HT he’ll soon be riding in the 2026 Tour Divide, which starts next week. Get to know Riley, take a detailed look at his loaded hardtail, and learn about his longtime connection to the event here…

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Where We All Belong

By Guest on January 2, 2026

5 Discussion

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…