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Tour Divide Day 2: Highs and Heartbreak

By Eszter Horanyi on June 15, 2025

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Day two of the 2025 Tour Divide has already delivered a heavy dose of highs and heartbreak. While frontrunners Robin Gemperle and Lael Wilcox continue to push record pace, several riders have been sidelined by illness, crashes, and forgotten food—yes, really. From a growing wildfire in New Mexico to a smashed helmet and suspected pneumonia, it’s a reminder that things can unravel fast in this race. Catch the full update here…

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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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Detours Podcast: The Women of the 2025 Tour Divide

By Miles Arbour on June 13, 2025

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The latest episode of Mel Webb’s “Detours” podcast highlights the women participating in the 2025 Tour Divide, featuring voice snippets from many of the women who are out riding. Listen to it here…

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The MF Bikes Titanium Bedroll Harness Weighs 195 Grams

By Miles Arbour on June 11, 2025

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Mostly Forever (MF) Bikes in Oregon just opened up a select number of pre-order spots for its new Titanium Bedroll Harness, which provides a solid bolt-on cradle and weighs just over 200 grams! Check it out here…

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Justin McKinley’s 2025 Tour Divide Setup

By Logan Watts on

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In our latest video, Neil catches up with Justin McKinley in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado. They chat about the Tour Divide, including its challenges, preparation for his third race attempt, his new bike and gear choices, and much more. Find that plus Justin’s bike build and gear list here…

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

By Eszter Horanyi on

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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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Inside Restrap: From Seatbelts to Seatpacks

By Nic Morales on June 4, 2025

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From its origins of ripping old seatbelts out of demolished cars to make pedal straps, Restrap has grown into a force in the bikepacking bag space. During a recent trip to the UK, editor Nic Morales learned of the company’s humble origins, dedication to manufacturing in the UK, and how they’ve stayed true to their DIY ethos as they’ve grown into a global player. Look inside Restrap here…

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Emma Bateup Wins 2025 Highland Trail 550 Women’s Race

By Miles Arbour on May 30, 2025

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Earlier this week, Emma Bateup of New Zealand became the first woman and seventh overall to finish the 2025 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland, completing the gruelling route in 4 days, 4 hours, and 27 minutes. Learn more about her impressive ride here…

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Friday Debrief: Good Grief Dinglespeed, SimWorks x 100 Tacos, Gravel Suspension, and More…

By Team Work on

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This week’s Debrief features Lachlan Morton in Sweden, translucent helmets, a fresh collection from SimWorks and 100 Tacos, Canadian steel, 7mesh’s new Tokyo shop, three events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Reuniting at Brother in the Wild Dorset 2025

By Guest on May 29, 2025

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Having attended Brother in the Wild events in the UK for nearly a decade and eagerly anticipating the annual celebration with old and new friends, Christine Geiger didn’t let a couple of unexpected hurdles stop her from making it to the 2025 edition. Find her recap of Brother Cycles’ community-focused weekend getaway and a vivid collection of photos here…

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Dicky Hibbert Wins 2025 Highland Trail 550

By Miles Arbour on May 27, 2025

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Dicky Hibbert from South Wales just took first place at the 2025 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland, completing the challenging 553-mile route in 3 days, 14 hours, 58 minutes. Learn more about Dicky’s impressive ride here…

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2025 Highland Trail 550 Preview and Who to Watch

By Miles Arbour on May 23, 2025

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The iconic 2025 Highland Trail 550 (HT550) takes off tomorrow in Scotland with 60 riders registered for the grand depart. Find an introduction to this year’s event, some riders worth keeping an eye on, and some insight into this year’s route and conditions here…