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As the 2024 Arizona Trail Race hits its stride, most of the battered riders tackling the 800-mile route are in Central Arizona, and course alterations have changed the game. Eszter Horanyi reflects on how the event has unfolded and asks what keeps bringing people back. Read it here with a brilliant selection of photos from the first four days since the grand depart…
In its own malevolent way, the Markagram 2024 gravel event in Vermont was a great success again this year. In this piece, race organizer Daniel Golden recounts “the most sinister gravel event in the world” and provides a recap alongside a gallery of photos…
Evan Christenson rides down the street from his childhood home to attend the weeklong race and party series that’s historic in the messenger scene. The North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC) proves to be a wild ride. Click through for Evan’s thoughts on mess life and what they can teach all of us cyclists…
The 2024 Vapor Trail 125 was held this past weekend with a record number of racers tackling the challenging 125-mile course that features over 15,000 feet of climbing. Find an incredible gallery of images and race report from Eddie Clark and Devon Balet here…
In the second installment of our 2024 MADE Bike Show coverage, photographers Paul Kalifatidi and Tyler Dawson return to the show grounds at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, to navigate the sea of nearly 200 builders and brands showing off their bikes, products, and more. Find another gallery highlighting a selection of intriguing finds from the jam-packed event and beyond here…
Last weekend, the 2024 MADE Bike Show in Portland, Oregon, brought together around 200 frame builders and brands to showcase their extraordinary creations. We dispatched filmmaker Tom Powell and host Josie to capture the most exciting things at the event, and in part one of a three-video series, they talk to several builders about an intriguing mix of bikes and more…
The 2024 MADE Bike Show took place in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend, where some 200 builders and brands had their incredible work on display for crowds of onlookers. We sent photographer Paul Kalifatidi to the event to search out this year’s most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup with additional finds from beyond the show by Tyler Dawson here…
Riders of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race are over six days into the 1,938-kilometer route, and the fastest riders should be finishing any time now. Event photographer Stephen Shelesky has been working tirelessly to capture all the action and put together a mid-race update complete with a stunning selection of photos from the race so far…
As a material for bicycle frames, titanium has achieved an almost mythical status. But what makes it so broadly appealing and highly regarded among cyclists? In this piece, Lucas attempts to unpack some of titanium’s mystique and invites you to add your perspective to the conversation. Read it here…
Amid her attempt to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, we introduce 25-year-old Vedangi Kulkarni of India. We hear about the chaotic first weeks of her ride, recap the lessons she learned during her first trip around the world at just 19, unpack her goals and motivations, and more. Meet the young endurance cyclist and follow her ambitious journey here…
In the third and final installment of our 2024 Bespoked UK coverage, we learn why ferrous steel is the most environmentally friendly bike frame material and take a look at nine more bikes and builders, including the titanium beauty awarded “Best Mountain Bike,” an interesting Pinion steel hardtail from Ted James, a 29+ ATB from Olsen, Drust’s drop-bar 29er, the mighty Titanosaur, 3D-printed bike bling, and more…
In the second part of his comprehensive coverage of the 2024 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark offers an immersive glimpse into latter half of the race. He shares his experience of pursuing elusive cyclists and capturing ephemeral moments amidst the hills and hollows along this legendary route. Find his detailed recap and another stunning photo gallery here…
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