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Rigs of the 2024 Hunt 1000

Miles Arbour — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:24:15 +0000

The Hunt 1000 is an annual bikepacking event linking Canberra and Melbourne via some of Australia’s most beautiful high country. With help from the route creator Dan Hunt and this year's participants, we collected rider and rig details for 60 folks signed up for the 2024 event. Explore the full gallery of loaded bikes here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Arizona Trail Race

Miles Arbour — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:34:09 +0000

The annual Arizona Trail Race kicks off this morning, with riders setting off on either a 300 or 800-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. With help from this year’s participants, we collected rig and gear details for many of the folks lining up for the grand depart. Dig into them all here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Arkansas High Country Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:16:04 +0000

Riders of the 2024 Arkansas High Country Race will choose one of three loops, ranging from 250 miles to the main 1,000-mile route, and less than half of the starters will finish. Just in time for tomorrow’s grand depart, we gathered details on more than 40 riders and rigs that will be on the course. Dig into them all here…

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Travis Jolly’s 2024 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) Bike Check

Guest — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:26:03 +0000

Travis Jolly won this year's Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) aboard a full-suspension singlespeed mountain bike. Shane Hunter met up with 29-year-old Travis and put together an in depth rig check video in which he shares details on everything he brought along for his ride. Find the video, photos, and more here...

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Rigs of the 2024 Badlands

Miles Arbour — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:35:34 +0000

Badlands is a non-stop, unsupported gravel challenge along the edge of Europe that follows a rugged 790-kilometer loop through southern Spain. Ahead of Sunday's grand depart, we're sharing a massive roundup that's bursting at the seams with over 100 rigs taking on the event. Dive into the gallery with details on each bike here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:38:49 +0000

The sixth edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race follows a 1,938-kilometer off-road route through the rugged mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Just in time for the 2024 grand depart, we rounded up details on nearly 100 rigs that will be on the course for this year’s event. Dig into our mega gallery here, complete with bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2024 Colorado Trail Race Stats Analysis

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:33:03 +0000

We compiled data from more than 40 submissions for the Rigs of the 2024 Colorado Trail Race into a spreadsheet to gain insights into the bikes and gear featured in this year’s event. In this article, we explore the data and reveal some intriguing statistics, such as the most popular tires, drivetrains, types of bags, pedals, lights, and more. Dive into our Rigs of the 2024 Colorado Trail Race stats analysis here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Colorado Trail Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:31:01 +0000

The 2024 Colorado Trail Race follows a challenging 530-mile route winding through the Colorado Rocky Mountains between Denver and Durango. Participants in this year’s grand depart start early Sunday morning, and with their help, we gathered details on more than 50 loaded rigs that will be out tackling the trail. See them here...

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Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide Stats Analysis

Neil Beltchenko — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:19:02 +0000

Over the past week, we plugged 100 submissions from the Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide into a spreadsheet to get a clear picture of the bikes and gear used in this year’s event. In this piece, we dive into the data and uncover some interesting stats, including where people are from, and the types of bikes, tires, drivetrains, gearing choices, and cargo setups they’re using, and much more. Dig into the Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide Stats Analysis here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide (Part Two): Drop-Bar Bikes

Miles Arbour — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:25:21 +0000

The second part of our massive Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide roundup features a collection of over 70 drop-bar bikes that will be setting out this morning on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes

Miles Arbour — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:25:51 +0000

With this year's Tour Divide grand depart coming up tomorrow morning, we're pleased to present the Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide, our largest rig roundup yet! Once again, we split them into two categories and are beginning with more than 80 flat-bar rigs that will be on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full gallery here…

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Rigs of the 2024 Grand Loop

Miles Arbour — Fri, 31 May 2024 11:14:56 +0000

The Grand Loop is a stunning 365-mile route that hits the Tabeguache Trail, Kokopelli Trail, and Paradox Trail in Southwest Colorado and Utah. This year, over 40 riders have registered for the grand depart, which took off this morning from Nucla, Colorado. With help from the organizers, we gathered details on nearly 40 riders and rigs taking on the 2024 Grand Loop. See them here...

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Rigs of the 2024 Hellenic Mountain Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 24 May 2024 11:37:40 +0000

The second annual Hellenic Mountain Race follows a demanding 883-kilometer route through Greece's rugged mountains, far from the beaches and islands most people associate with the country. We've gathered rig and gear details for around 40 riders who are taking on this year's event, and you can explore the full gallery before tomorrow's grand depart here...

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Rigs of the 2024 Highland Trail 550 (HT550)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 23 May 2024 11:33:49 +0000

Known for its stunning scenery, uncooperative Scottish weather, and technical terrain, the Highland Trail 550 (HT550) is one of the bikepacking classics. The 2024 grand depart kicks off Saturday morning, and more than 60 riders will take on the rugged 550-mile route. Find our gallery of over 30 race rigs here, featuring detailed bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2024 Pinyons and Pines

Miles Arbour — Thu, 16 May 2024 11:13:06 +0000

Pinyons and Pines is a self-supported 300-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona, and follows some of the best terrain the northern part of the state has to offer. To coincide with today's grand depart, we gathered details for over 50 race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. See them all here...

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Rigs of the 2024 Stagecoach 400

Miles Arbour — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:38:48 +0000

The 2024 Stagecoach 400 kicks off today in Idyllwild, California, following a 400-mile loop on doubletrack, sandy desert roads, technical singletrack, and urban bike paths. Find our roundup of more than 30 loaded race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Best Bike Setup for the Iditarod Trail? 2024 ITI Rigs Breakdown

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:04:38 +0000

What makes the best rig for the Iditarod Trail Invitational? In our latest video, Neil unpacks the bikes of the 2024 Iditarod Trail, highlighting what most racers are using, uncovering some unexpected findings, and sharing a few thoughts about the race and gear. See it all here...

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Rigs of the 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational

Miles Arbour — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:26:22 +0000

The Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska is the world’s longest winter ultramarathon and possibly the most challenging experience we showcase each year. Find details on nearly 30 riders and rigs that are planning to tackle the 350 or 1,000-mile 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational here…

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2024 Atlas Mountain Race Rigs Breakdown: Stats, Tire Sizes, and Much More

Neil Beltchenko — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:32:53 +0000

The Atlas Mountain Race kicks off this evening local time, drawing over 200 racers for its fourth edition. Covering 800 miles from Marrakesh to Essaouira, Morocco, it has become a prominent self-supported ultra-endurance race globally, as evidenced by the 100+ submissions to our race rig roundup. In our latest video, Neil delves into the details of the rigs, unveiling some intriguing insights...

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Rigs of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race (Part 2)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:14:47 +0000

Part two of our massive Rigs of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race roundup features more than 50 additional bikes that’ll be taking on the 1,300-kilometer bikepacking race from Marrakesh to the Atlantic coast. Find photos, bag and gear highlights, and more details on all 50+ bikes here...

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Rigs of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race (Part 1)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:32:00 +0000

We're kicking off our 2024 "Rigs of" series with a look at the fourth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco, a 1,300-kilometer bikepacking race from Marrakesh to the Atlantic coast. We received so many submissions for this year's race that we split the roundup into two parts. Part one features 50 rigs of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race, complete with bag and gear highlights for each. Dive in here...

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2023 Japanese Odyssey Portraits

Logan Watts — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:41:36 +0000

The 2023 Japanese Odyssey took place this past fall, and once again, photographer Eigo Shimojo was there to capture the magic. To showcase some of his work, we put together a gallery of 45 of Eigo's amazing rider/bike portraits from the event. Enjoy the visual journey here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Hunt 1000

Miles Arbour — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:35:13 +0000

The Hunt 1000 is a 1,000-kilometer journey through the rooftop of Australia along backcountry trails, exposed high plains, snow gum woodlands, and native forests. With help from organizer Dan Hunt and the participants, we collected rider and rig details for more than 50 folks signed up for this year’s event. Check them all out here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Arizona Trail Race (AZTR)

Miles Arbour — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:07:28 +0000

The annual Arizona Trail Race kicks off Thursday, with riders setting off on a spectacular 300- or 800-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. With help from this year’s participants, we’ve collected rig and gear details for 40 of the folks lining up for the grand depart. Dig into all of them here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Arkansas High Country Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:08:12 +0000

The Arkansas High Country Race is an annual self-supported bikepacking event that follows the route of the same name or the Ouachita Triple Crown. Just in time for tomorrow's grand depart, we’ve gathered details on more than 30 riders and rigs that will be out on the course. Browse them all here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Badlands

Miles Arbour — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:15:25 +0000

Badlands is a non-stop, unsupported gravel challenge along the edge of Europe that follows a rugged 780-kilometer loop through Southern Spain. Just in time for today's grand depart, we're sharing one massive roundup that's bursting at the seams with over 120 rigs that are taking on the event. Dive in here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Colorado Trail Race

Miles Arbour — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:04:50 +0000

The 2023 Colorado Trail Race follows a challenging 530-miles route winding through the Colorado Rocky Mountains between Durango and Denver. The riders of this year's grand depart took off early yesterday morning, and with their help, we've gathered details on more than 30 rigs that are out tackling the trail. Check them all out here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:18:45 +0000

The Silk Road Mountain Race is a grueling bikepacking race that tests riders as they make their way across the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. For the fourth year running, we've rounded up details on more than 70 rigs that will be on the course for this year’s event. Find them all here, complete with bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2023 Ascend Armenia + Event Backstory

Miles Arbour — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:17:41 +0000

Ascend Armenia is a new self-supported ultra-distance bikepacking race following a 1,100-kilometer route across a challenging mix of terrain through a fascinating country. The inaugural event took off yesterday morning from the Armenian capital, Yerevan, and organizer Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs put together a detailed backstory on the event with brilliant photos, which we've paired with rider and rig details for around 20 of the 28 starters. Dig into everything here...

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2023 Rigs of the Tour Divide Breakdown: Stats Analysis…

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:12:44 +0000

Each year, we publish the Rigs of the Tour Divide, showcasing participants' bike setups and gear. This time around, 124 folks submitted their kits for our two-part mega gallery. In this post and video, we dive into the stats and share some interesting findings from tire size to drivetrains and from types of seat posts to how many riders used racks. Find it all here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 2): Flat-Bar Bikes

Miles Arbour — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:02:32 +0000

The second part of our massive Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide roundup features a collection of more than 60 flat-bar bikes that will be setting out on the 2,750-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each...

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Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 1): Drop-Bar Bikes

Miles Arbour — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:13:02 +0000

With the Tour Divide grand depart coming up on Friday, we're pleased to present the Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide. Like last year, we've split them into two categories and are kicking things off with more than 50 drop-bar rigs that will be taking on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Dive in here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Trans Balkan Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:05:57 +0000

The 2023 Trans Balkan Race kicked off this morning with more than 130 riders taking on the 1,300-kilometer route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. With help from the organizers and photographer Andrea Securo, we've gathered details on almost 50 loaded race setups. Dig into the rigs of the 2023 Trans Balkan Race here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Highland Trail 550 (HT550)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 25 May 2023 11:04:13 +0000

Known for its technical terrain, stunning landscapes, and unforgiving weather, the Highland Trail 550 is a long-distance, self-supported bikepacking race through the legendary Scottish Highlands that packs in a staggering 52,000+ feet of climbing. Find details on more than 35 riders and rigs that will be tackling the 550-mile 2023 Highland Trail 550 here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Pinyons and Pines

Miles Arbour — Wed, 17 May 2023 11:02:50 +0000

Pinyons and Pines is an annual 300 to 500-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona. The route is a magnificent tour of Northern Arizona, utilizing a mixture of singletrack, dirt roads, and some pavement. With help from the participants, we've gathered rig and gear details on over 30 bike setups that will be lining up for tomorrow's grand depart. Find them all here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Hellenic Mountain Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 12 May 2023 11:04:14 +0000

Created by the folks behind the Silk Road Mountain Race and Atlas Mountain Race, the all-new Hellenic Mountain Race is a 940-kilometer unsupported bikepacking race through the rugged mountains of Greece. We’ve gathered rig and gear details for more than 50 riders who are taking on the inaugural event, and you can explore the full gallery here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Stagecoach 400

Miles Arbour — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

The 2023 Stagecoach 400 kicks off this Friday from Idyllwild, California, following a 400-mile loop on doubletrack, sandy desert roads, technical singletrack, and urban bike paths. Find our gallery of more than 40 race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2022 Klunk ‘n’ Float

Miles Arbour — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:59:47 +0000

Miles and friends tackled a comically challenging bikerafting trip last summer aboard heavy vintage mountain bikes. Find photos, their route, and a detailed look at each rig from the 2022 Klunk 'n' Float expedition here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational

Miles Arbour — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:39 +0000

Our inaugural winter fat bike rig roundup is here, featuring none other than the world's longest-running winter ultramarathon, the iconic Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. Find details on more than 20 riders and rigs that are planning to tackle the 350 or 1,000-mile 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Atlas Mountain Race

Miles Arbour — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:37:45 +0000

We're kicking off our 2023 "Rigs of" series with a look at the third edition of the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco, a 1,300-kilometer unsupported bikepacking race from Marrakesh to the Atlantic coast. Check out our gallery of more than 100 rigs of the 2023 Atlas Mountain Race, featuring bag and gear highlights for each...

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Rigs of the 2022 Hunt 1000 (Spring Depart)

Miles Arbour — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:35:05 +0000

The riders of the second Hunt 1000 event of the year are already out on the course between Melbourne and Canberra, Australia, hoping to pedal their way across Victoria's High Country in time for the group finish on December 3rd. Find our gallery of nearly 40 race rigs from the spring edition of the 2022 Hunt 1000 here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2022 Arizona Trail Race (AZTR)

Miles Arbour — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:15:23 +0000

The annual Arizona Trail Race kicks off tomorrow, with riders setting off on either a 300 or 800-mile route across the state. With help from this year's participants, we've collected rig and gear details for many of the folks lining up for the grand depart. Dig into them all here...

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Rigs of the 2022 Arkansas High Country Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:36:43 +0000

The Arkansas High Country Race is an annual self-supported bikepacking event that follows Adventure Cycling Association's route of the same name. Just in time for the grand depart tomorrow, we've gathered details on more than 30 riders and rigs that will be out on the course. Check them all out here...

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Rigs of the 2022 Atlas Mountain Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:25:35 +0000

The Atlas Mountain Race is an unsupported bikepacking race across Morocco that follows a fixed 1,167-kilometer route from Marrakesh to the Atlantic coast. Just in time for the grand depart this weekend, we've gathered details for more than 50 riders and rigs that will be on the route. Dig into them here...

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Rigs of the 2022 Badlands

Miles Arbour — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:18:37 +0000

The 2022 Badlands event kicks off in southern Spain this weekend and follows some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe. We've gathered rig details for more than 90 riders who are planning to take on the 750-kilometer route from Granada, Spain. Dig into them all here...

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Rigs of the 2022 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:37:33 +0000

The Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) is a 350-mile route through the mountains of Georgia on trails, forest roads, and paved roads featuring challenging terrain, beautiful scenery, and a whole lot of climbing. With help from the riders, we've gathered details on over 40 rigs, complete with gear and bag highlights...

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Rigs of the 2022 Colorado Trail Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:41:07 +0000

The Colorado Trail Race (CTR) is back for 2022, and we're excited to present nearly 40 rigs that will soon be tackling the challenging 530-mile route through the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Durango. Dig into all of the race rigs and gear lists here...

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Rigs of the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR)

Miles Arbour — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:20:36 +0000

The Silk Road Mountain Race is a fixed-route, single-stage, unsupported cycling race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. For the third year in a row, we're back with details on over 70 rigs that will be on the course for this year's event. Find them all here, complete with bag and gear highlights...

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Rigs of the 2022 Transcontinental Race No.8

Miles Arbour — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:27:46 +0000

After a two-year hiatus, the Transcontinental Race is back for 2022. With help from the organizers, we've put together details on some of the race rigs that will be setting out on the roughly 4,000-kilometer route across Europe. Find our gallery of more than 50 rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each...

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Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 2): Drop-Bar Bikes

Miles Arbour — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:30:04 +0000

Part 2 of our massive Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide roundup features more than 60 drop-bar bikes that'll be setting out on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each..

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Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 1): Flat-Bar Bikes

Miles Arbour — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:47:08 +0000

Our largest rig roundup to date and one of our most popular articles each year is finally here: the Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide! This time, we’ve split them into two categories: drop-bar and flat-bar bikes. Find details on more than 50 flat-bar rigs here, including bag and gear highlights for each, all of which will soon take on the roughly 2,700-mile route...

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Rigs of the 2022 Trans Balkan Race

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:34:52 +0000

The 2022 Trans Balkan Race is happening now, with around 100 riders taking on the 1,300-kilometer route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Photographer Andrea Securo was at the starting line, where he shot photos of around 50 loaded race rigs. Find our gallery here, including bag and gear highlights for most...

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Rigs of the 2022 Highland Trail 550 (HT550)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 27 May 2022 11:26:50 +0000

Well known for its rocky and twisty singletrack, beautiful scenery, remote wilderness, and fickle Scottish weather, the 550-mile Highland Trail (HT550) kicks off tomorrow in Tyndrum, Scotland, and boasts over 50,000 feet (16,000 meters) of climbing. Find our gallery of almost 50 race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2022 Pinyons & Pines

Miles Arbour — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:53:55 +0000

Pinyons and Pines is a 300-mile self-supported bikepacking race that takes in some of the best riding in Northern Arizona, following a mix of singletrack, dirt roads, and doubletrack. Find our gallery of more than 40 race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2022 Stagecoach 400

Team Work — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:40:24 +0000

The 2022 Stagecoach 400 kicks off this Friday from Idyllwild, California, following a 400-mile loop that highlights the area's unique proximity to the mountains, desert, and ocean. Find our gallery of more than 40 race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2022 Hunt 1000

Miles Arbour — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:09:25 +0000

Next up for our "Rigs of" series is the Hunt 1000, a 1,000-kilometer journey through the rooftop of Australia featuring backcountry trails, exposed high plains, snow gum woodlands, and tall native forests. Check out our gallery of more than 30 race rigs of the 2022 Hunt 1000 here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of the 2022 Huracan Challenge

Miles Arbour — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:36:17 +0000

Kicking off our 2022 "Rigs of" series is the Huracan 300 Challenge, a grueling off-road event in Florida known for rough terrain, tough climbs, and alligator-infested river crossings. Check out our gallery of more than 50 race rigs of the 2022 Huracan 300 Challenge here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each...

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Rigs of the 2021 Arizona Trail Race (AZTR)

Miles Arbour — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:09:12 +0000

The 2021 Arizona Trail Race kicks off this week, following a challenging 800 or 300-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. We’re excited to share a collection of 30 rigs that are signed up for tomorrow's grand depart. Find a gallery of photos and details on each bike and its rider here…

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Rigs of the 2021 Hungarian Divide

Miles Arbour — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:12:29 +0000

The 2021 Hungarian Divide took off from Smaragdvölgy, Hungary, last month and challenged riders with a 600km or 1,200km route across the country. The organizers sent details on more than 70 rigs that were at the starting line, plus a short race recap. See the full gallery here...

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Rigs of the 2021 Badlands

Logan Watts — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:14:20 +0000

The 2021 BADLANDS kicks off in southern Spain this weekend and follows some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe. We’re excited to share a collection of nearly 70 rigs that’ll be taking on this year’s course. Find a massive gallery of photos and details on each bike and its rider here…

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Rigs of the 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:40:17 +0000

The 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) just kicked off, and we've once again worked with this year's riders to assemble a list of rigs and gear details for the rugged 350-mile mountain bike route. Check out our gallery of more than 50 Rigs of the 2021 TNGA here...

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