2026

We had been blessed with unreal sunshine and high daytime temperatures for the first two editions of Tor Divide. The forecast for the 2026 edition looked more mixed, with a few showers expected.

It turned out to be worse. Much worse.

And yet, despite the biblical weather, riders took on the weekend with smiles on their faces and ventured into the unknown. It definitely pushed the boundaries of Type 2 fun, but we think it also created some truly unforgettable moments.

The weekend began with a Friday get-together, sharing food, drinks and stories while listening to a brilliant talk on the mental challenges of multi-day events. Huge thanks to Fin Haley of ExpeditionPsychology and special guest Claire Frecknall for setting the tone so perfectly.

This year was full of surprises. Nick completed the Peak Gravel route on a hardtail, finishing so early he was mistaken for a scratcher - sorry Nick! - Trevor and John were the first pair back, both on MTBs, while Anya completed the Peak Gravel route in a seriously impressive time. And then there was Ed: first rider back on the Divide, on a gravel bike, completing the route plastic-free. “Bloody hell” (cit.).

A special mention also goes to Abi Smith - no, not the pro racer - and Vicky Chapman for representing the women on the Divide route, and to Alex Saunders for finishing the Peak Gravel (twice in a row) at just 13 years old.

A huge congratulations also goes to our 2026 Bursary Rider, Eleni, who successfully completed the challenge despite the brutal conditions. Taking on a weekend like this is no small thing, especially having never used a bivvy before, and we’re incredibly proud of what she achieved.

And last but not least, we tip our hat to Georgie and several others who returned to the campsite on Saturday, shaking from the cold, only to head back out into the rain before sunrise on Sunday and complete the route. Wow.

It’s impossible for us to tell all your stories here, but know this: our hearts are full, and those stories will stay with us as deeply as if we had ridden the event ourselves.

When we asked riders to describe the 2026 edition in just three words, the same themes came up again and again: fun, challenging, friendly, tough, and rewarding. That mix says a lot about what Tor Divide is all about. It is a proper challenge, with demanding terrain and moments that test your legs and mindset, but it is also an event shaped by good people, shared effort, big smiles, and the satisfaction of finishing something memorable.

Thank you for trusting us with your weekend. We can’t wait to see you again next year.