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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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Felix Laberge Sets New Singlespeed Record at The 2026 Tour Divide

By Jill Homer on

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Felix Laberge has claimed the singlespeed title—and new overall record—at the 2026 Tour Divide after an astonishing ride from Banff to Antelope Wells. Battling New Mexico’s blistering heat, relentless headwinds, thunderstorms, and even a dog attack, the Montreal rider never wavered, crossing the finish line seventh overall after one of the most consistent and impressive rides of this year’s race. Find all the details about his race and the Tour Divide singlespeed record here…

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Bikes That Finish the Tour Divide: What Actually Works? (Video)

By Neil Beltchenko on June 18, 2026

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Neil’s latest video takes another data-driven look at the rigs of this year’s Tour Divide. As a follow-up to his overall analysis, he dives into this year’s returning riders to identify trends and see how those repeating this daunting race are doing so. Watch it here…

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2026 Tour Divide Day 1: Heartbreak Sprint

By Jill Homer on June 13, 2026

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The 2026 Tour Divide is underway, and the pace is already astonishing. French rider Victor Bosoni stormed to the front on day one, opening a commanding lead before reaching Fernie, and defending champion Meaghan Hackinen quickly established herself as the woman to watch. Meanwhile, early mechanical heartbreak, freezing overnight temps, and a relentless opening-day sprint offered a reminder that anything can happen over the next weeks. Find our first recap with photos from Eddie Clark here…

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2026 Tour Divide Preview: Who and What to Watch

By Jill Homer on June 12, 2026

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The 2026 Tour Divide starts this morning in Banff, Alberta, with a crowded field of first-time riders and veterans of the iconic 2,700-mile race from Canada to Mexico lining up. In this detailed preview, we present all the essentials you need to get up to speed with this year’s event, including who to watch in the men’s and women’s rosters, what’s new on the course, and what to expect. Explore our Tour Divide preview here…

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Adam Lazor’s 2026 Tour Divide Santa Cruz Highball (Video)

By Logan Watts on June 11, 2026

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After we posted part one of our Tour Divide Rigs, this video bike check popped up in our YouTube feed, offering a more detailed look at one of the rigs that caught our attention. Learn more about Adam Lazor’s purpose-built Santa Cruz Highball that blends race-ready efficiency with bikepacking practicality here…

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Imposter Syndrome at the 2026 Pinyons and Pines

By Guest on June 7, 2026

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Gwen Cameron put everything she had into this year’s Pinyons and Pines event in Arizona, becoming the first woman to finish and completing her first bikepacking race in the process. Learn what it takes to win the challenging 413-mile route and why Gwen has been wrestling with imposter syndrome ever since in this reflective piece…

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Scotland’s Hardest Bikepacking Race: 2026 Highland Trail 550 (Video)

By Guest on May 25, 2026

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Josh Reid finished his Highland Trail 550 ride in 5 days, 19 hours, and 42 minutes, an impressive feat in itself, but he also documented the entire experience. His latest video provides an inside look at this year’s event and the challenges riders faced on the 566-mile route. Watch the 57-minute video and find a short written reflection from Josh here…

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Justinas Leveika’s Winning Highland Trail 550 Bike Check (Video)

By Miles Arbour on May 20, 2026

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Last week, Justinas Leveika took first place at the 2026 Highland Trail 550 race in Scotland, completing the 566-mile course in just over three and a half days. He shared a rig check video that walks through his Trek Top Fuel, his bags, and the gear he carried. Watch it here…

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Kerry MacPhee Is First Woman and Third Overall at 2026 Highland Trail 550

By Guest on May 13, 2026

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Early this morning, Kerry MacPhee became the first woman and third rider overall to finish the 2026 Highland Trail 550, overcoming snow, hallucinations, and a tumble into a river. Find photos and details from her impressive ride here…

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Justinas Leveika Wins 2026 Highland Trail 550

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Hats off to Justinas Leveika, who became the first to finish the 2026 Highland Trail 550 event in Scotland yesterday evening, completing the 566-mile course in just over three and a half days. Find a detailed recap from The Whisky Trail Angels with more stunning photos taken by Gavin Kaps here…

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Tracking the 2026 Highland Trail 550: The Pointy End

By Guest on May 12, 2026

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As the riders of the 2026 Highland Trail 550 continue to push forward, clear frontrunners have emerged in both the men’s and women’s races. Photographer Gavin Kaps spent the day tracking down Justinas Leveika and Kerry MacPhee, and the Whiskey Trail Angels provide an update from out on the course. Find it all here…