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The wrong direction, and exactly why it’s the right one. While ultracycling’s top riders devour the Trans Balkan Race, the Umbria Bikepacking collective rides it backwards: five days, 500 km and 7,700 meters of climbing across Croatia and Bosnia, all on gravel. Along the way, Mostar’s old bridge and a plateau of wild horses where the silence repays every meter of elevation gain.

A four-day bikepacking and climbing adventure in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. From Telluride to Lizard Head, discover epic climbs, remote camps, mountain storms, and unforgettable landscapes.

Adam Jordan’s Seven Serpents 2026 victory and the Shortfit 2.0 3D printed saddle behind 60+ hours of gravel racing. Pacing, sleep and gear choices that held the distance.

The Italian Metallurgica Veneta Pro Team made its debut at The Traka 2026, showcasing a gravel race setup built around the Shortfit Allroad saddle. A strong first appearance crowned by Eskil Evensen-Lie’s impressive 7th place in The Traka 200.