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Ultra-distance racer Sofiane Sehili is currently three weeks into his world record attempt for the fastest bicycle crossing of Eurasia. Contributor Ryan Le Garrec caught up with Sofiane before his departure to gain a better understanding of his motivations and outlook. Learn about Sofiane’s cycling origin story and follow his ride here…
“Life in the Mid Pack” is a Tour Divide documentary from ultra-cyclist and videographer Josh Reid. Taking a vlog-style view of his time riding the iconic 2,700-mile race, it’s a who’s who of this year’s Tour Divide. Featuring cameos from JJJJustin, Lael Wilcox, Andrew Onermaa, and many more, this well-shot documentary is a must-see…
Tailfin’s “King of Chaos” follows Justinas Leveika, an unstoppable force in ultra-endurance bikepacking with a contagious grin and a drive to suffer, on his attempt at the legendary Triple Crown Challenge, racing the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail in a single year. It’s a raw, high-energy portrait of what it takes to push limits and keep smiling through it all. Watch it here…
Last year, over 140 riders participated in the 2024 Across Andes event in Chile, and nearly half didn’t finish the 950-kilometer route. The organizers just released the official event video, “Patagonia Verde,” which tells the story of human endurance and the strength of the international gravel community. Watch it here…
David Lamb’s latest video documents his recent solo ride along the rugged and remote Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop in Washington. Find an encyclopedic look at his 465-mile bikepacking journey in the 37-minute video here…
After more than a week of riding, Belén Castelló begins to find her rhythm as she enters the mountainous highlands near the Chinese border. The second episode of her “Cycling Northern Vietnam” series captures the emotional highs and lows of solo travel, a sampling of the country’s spectacular landscapes, and some immersive cultural experiences. Watch it here…
Episode four of Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan’s bikepacking journey from England to India documents their time riding through the “Black Mountain” country of Montenegro. Find a short update from their travels, a selection of stunning photos, and the video here…
To wrap up his most ambitious Tour Divide coverage to date, photographer Eddie Clark brings a fresh perspective to the 2025 edition with a series of rider portraits. Shot with intention and restraint—using tight, square-cropped headshots composed in-camera—this visual essay captures the raw humanity of 16 riders who finished this monumental event. Here’s the gallery and the story behind the images…
In his second report from the frontlines of the 2025 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark shares a personal and reflective account from the southern leg of the route, where fast finishes, shifting strategies, and haunting memories all come into focus. From dodging lightning storms on Tyrone Ridge to capturing emotional portraits in the Gila, Eddie’s lens follows the spirit and struggle of this year’s riders as they push through the final miles of a monumental journey.
The Mountain Cat 100 is an annual race held in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. With a plethora of world-class and pirate trails, the event spotlights an East Coast mountain biking hub brimming with inspiration for others to take home. In his quest to uncover what sits at the core of one of the most exciting underground races in the country, Nic found more than just speed and trail magic…
In this Rider’s Lens, we meet freelance illustrator and Freehub Magazine gear editor Cy Whitling, who shares a creative and captivating selection of analog and digital work. Read about Cy’s unconventional path, learn his guiding philosophy for a life well lived, and see a sampling of his art here…
With nearly eight years of products, improvements, and iterations, Wizard Works has come a long way. Started as a means to provide bags for themselves, founders Harry and Ve have long since had a dream of making their fun and fabulous bags waterproof. Now, after years of exploring the realities of what it takes to do so, they’re here. In Nic’s Wizard Works shop visit, he dives into the story behind their long, strange journey to aquatic impermeability…