The sport of ultra-distance cycling has evolved a lot over the past decade. Not too long ago, you could count the number of ultra races on the fingers of one hand. Today, there are hundreds of events around the world. Races such as the Tour Divide or the Transcontinental Race are now well known; this article will be about the lesser-known but no less spectacular and mind-blowingly hard races you’ve probably never heard of.
Two gravel bikes sit in his garage. One’s a classic. The other has a motor. He’s been riding both for two months now, and the dilemma is starting to hurt more than a long day in the saddle. Which one should he keep—and which one…
The gravel world is experiencing a shake-up. A new rule introduced for the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix series is set to change how elite riders approach racing, especially at high-profile events like UNBOUND Gravel, taking place on May 31 in Emporia, Kansas. The controversial…
So, you’ve watched a bunch of documentaries about the Transcontinental Race, Tour Divide, and other cool ultra-cycling events and started playing around with the idea of trying it yourself? Welcome to the club. This article is not your typical guide but rather a collection of…
Much like the majestic moth, cyclists and MTB riders are drawn to light and warmth. So as the days start growing and the sun starts doing its job, roads, mountain trails, and roadside cafés start brimming up with life—the two-wheeled kind of life. Still, while…
