Groad Trip: The Dirty 130 FKT
Pete Stetina and Heather Jackson head to Tennessee to explore new-to-them gravel and reinvigorate the concept of an FKT.
Pete Stetina and Heather Jackson head to Tennessee to explore new-to-them gravel and reinvigorate the concept of an FKT.
On October 5, a group of para-mountain bikers led by Josie Fouts will ride the White Rim Trail in a day. In the process, they want to broaden the conversation about access and opportunity.
Former pro roadie completes the route in two days, nine hours, and 24 minutes, even sees an elephant: 'I was like, 'I know I’m not seeing this, but WTF is that elephant doing in that bush? Elephant, why are you in the tree?'
However, Arizona Trail Race director says she is in violation of course rules and the result will not be recognized.
The weekend event will include guided rides, local food and beverages, and guest speakers, with a focus on connecting to the local landscape and community.
Also, why you may not have heard of the Canadian endurance cyclist and why he's one to follow.
King rode the 415-mile route linking nine of the Grasshopper Adventure Series courses in 27 hours to 'showcase the area and set a benchmark for a ridiculous challenge.'
The new film chronicles ultra-distance mountain bikers Kaitlyn Boyle and Kurt Reifsnider's FKT attempts on the Kokopelli Trail.
The endurance cyclist completed the 257-mile Iceland Crossing route in 19 hours and 45 minutes.
The ultra-endurance cyclist hopes to complete 858-mile route in under five days.
FKT competition continues to gather momentum, with Geoff Kabush, Pete Stetina and a rider named Timon Fish posting fast times on Kokopelli recently.
A lack of racing in 2020 turned much attention to cycling's favorite new acronym: FKT.
The XC MTB national champ takes six seconds off Peter Stetina's effort from last October.
If 2020 taught the gravel privateers anything, it was that the ability to pivot was key.
The American cross-country champ has a new program after the disbandment of the Stan's-Pivot Pro Team, with Tokyo still his number one goal.
Teammates overtake the marks of Rebecca Rusch (2013) and Lachlan Morton (2020) on the climbing-intensive Utah trail.
One 100-mile mountain bike loop in the Utah desert. No support. Just a long individual time trial against the clock.
The 100-mile mountain bike loop in Utah has become a target for amateurs and top pros alike.
With help from Levi Leipheimer, TAMBA, and good planning, I set an FKT on the 60-mile Rose to Toads.