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The 2024 edition of Across Andes is called Patagonia Verde as riders head into Chile's Aysén region known for its greenery, large glaciers, fjords, and snow-capped mountains. A ride at the end of the world.

Nov 24th 2024

Further Scotland carries on the spirit of the original Further in the Pyrénées. Which is about challenging and pushing boundaries. If Further in the Pyrénées is a challenge of off-roading and hike-a-bike in a mountainous region, Scotland will be a challenge against the elements.

Oct 25th 2024

The inaugural Peninsular Divide is a Malaysian self-supported ultra covering 1500km with 20000m ascent. The route takes riders through all terrains, from smooth roads to rugged gravel paths, and racers must be prepared for the hot and wet weather of the rainy season.

Oct 20th 2024

A stalwart of the MTB bikepacking calendar: the Arizona Trail Race is known for its rough nature, extreme temperatures, long stretches without resupply and an arduous 23 mile hike-a-bike through the Grand Canyon. The AZTR regularly attracts some of the strongest off-road racers and has remained true to its original self-supported ethos.

Oct 17th 2024

The fourth edition of the Granguanche Audax Trail: an unpaved route across the Canary Islands with considerable elevation gain. With a rich variety of terrain to contend with, the route calls for hardtail MTBs, or monster-cross gravel bikes with low gearing.

Nov 23rd 2024

Into the depths of Chilean Patagonia they go! The gravel roads of this forested and beautiful corner of Chile call. Riders will pass through the fjords and forests of Patagonia Verde on this 950km route.

Nov 23rd 2024

A detailed guide for packing your bikepacking bike into a cardboard box for travel by aeroplane or train, and then advice on how to get it home safely at the other end.

Nov 19th 2024

The Peninsular Divide takes riders through all terrains and the hot wet weather of rainy season. A mix of challenging terrain and smooth roads means there's plenty of ways to have both the right and the wrong bike for the job.

Oct 21st 2024