Still buzzing after Tales from the Trails at Track Brewery. A packed room, big laughs, brilliant questions, and three unforgettable stories: Dicky Hibbert’s UK Triple Crown thriller that came down to the wire, Kerry MacPhee’s journey from the Scottish Hebrides to inspiring everyone to chase big challenges, and Cal Dew and George Belk swapping downhill for bikepacking and ultracycling. Huge thanks to Kickback Coffee for making it happen!

Eleni is the 2026 Tor Divide Bursary Rider, taking on her first solo bikepacking journey in The Peak District. Follow her training, kit prep, and progression towards Tor Divide 2026, supported by mentorship and partners including Schwalbe, Ciovita, Tailfin, Beespoke Wheels, Acier, Peak Bikefitting, and 18 Bikes.

The Peak Gravel Overnighter 2025 brought riders together for a weekend of rain-soaked adventure, laughter, and muddy camaraderie. Rolling out from Manchester into the wild beauty of the Peak District, cyclists tackled climbs, clouds, and countless cups of coffee — proving that bikepacking isn’t about speed or sunshine, but about shared experience. From soggy tent pitching and fireside quizzes to dawn coffee at camp and the iconic Broken Road descent, it was a celebration of resilience, friendship, and the joy of two wheels. Whatever the weather, this is what bikepacking’s all about.

From Garden Bivvies to Gravel Epics: Laura’s Tor Divide Journey
When Laura applied for the Tor Divide Bursary, she had little off-road experience — but a strong desire to push her boundaries. In this piece, Laura shares her reflections on riding the 200km Peak Gravel route and what she learned along the way. Her story is a reminder that with the right mindset, bikepacking really is for everyone.

In our previous blog, we shared some tips and tricks for carrying kit on your bike using a bit of ingenuity and minimal cost. While those DIY solutions are great to get started, there often comes a point when it’s worth investing in more durable, high-performance gear.

We’re thrilled to announce that Kickback Coffee is returning as an official sponsor for this year’s event!

The best tyres for the Tor Divide

Laura shares an update on her Tor Divide Bursary experience, reflecting on her recent training and adventures in the Peak District. With coaching, bike fitting, and gear support, her confidence and skills continue to grow. Follow her journey and see her progress!

Comfort on the bike becomes crucial when riding for long hours and multiple days. Here we share some recommendations on how to increase comfort on the bike.

Join us Live on Instagram for a Q&A with two fantastic guests: Juliet Elliott and Shona Oldfield. Juliet and Shona will be sharing their knowledge and experience and we’ll be discussing all-things-bikepacking.

Recycle your used inner tubes with Schwalbe by taking them to the Tor Divide.

Comfort on the bike becomes crucial when riding for long hours and multiple days. Here we share some recommendations on how to increase comfort on the bike.

Bikepacking bags can be expensive, but they don’t have to! In this article we share some recommendations on how to try bikepacking on a low budget and with a bit of DIY.

Are you new to bikepacking? Don’t know where to start? Look no further, in this short article we direct you to the mecca of bikepacking and the best repository of info on the field.