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A collection adventure departing in traditional audax spirit, riders must be self-supported but are allowed to ride together and draft one another. The route mainly keeps to gravel, but also includes single track, sandy sections and hike-a-bike. And there is the extra challenge of connecting multiple ferries between the Canary Islands.

Mar 30th 2025

With six distances available, La Garba Gravel invites riders to explore the Ebro Delta Natural Park and the Ports Natural Park, in the Catalan region of Spain.

Mar 28th 2025

The Spring Equinox OmniLoop is a 24-hour, 3D Time Trial— an endurance trial where distance takes a backseat to time. Riders will have a full day to ride as far as they can and accumulate as many points as possible, navigating through three unique loops in the heart of the Cotswolds, a region known for its blend of beautiful vistas, pretty villages and challenging climbs.

Mar 22nd 2025

The fifth edition of the infamously challenging Atlas Mountain Race. Each year throws new weather challenges, and riders are often forced to prepare for unpredictability along rugged terrain. Walking is not uncommon, re-supply can be limited, and there will be plenty of climbing through the Anti-Atlas and High-Atlas.

Feb 7th 2025

Ranging from hardpack gravel, abandoned 4x4 roads to remote, rugged singletrack, riders won't want to be underbiked. There's plenty of hardtail MTBs on the startline, which often means custom frame bags! Take a look at this eccentric collection of bikes for Doom 2025.

Apr 3rd 2025

Media coverage of ultra-distance events with Meaghan Hackinen, Rob Gardiner and James Robertson.

Apr 2nd 2025

Peta McSharry has been riding bikes since before bikepacking was a thing and over the course of the past 30 years has learnt a thing or two about racing bikes far and fast. We asked questions about her background's influence on her work and unique perspective on bikepacking.

By: Beccy Waters

By: Peta McSharry

Mar 28th 2025

The fourth edition of GranGuanche's Gravel audax takes in five of the Canary Islands with four ferry journeys. In true audax spirit, riders must be self-supported but are allowed to ride together and draft. Informed by past editions, how will the rigs fare this year?

Mar 27th 2025