Lachlan Morton Finishes Tour Divide in 12.5 Days! – BIKEPACKING.comIn the 2026 Tour Divide, Leah Goldstein and Torin Lackmann showcased exceptional endurance and determination, becoming the second and third women to reach Antelope Wells. Goldstein, at 57, completed the race in 20 days, 18 hours, and 59 minutes, while 23-year-old Lackmann finished in 20 days, 22 hours, and 36 minutes. Both were over six days behind Meaghan Hackinen’s record-breaking time of 14 days, 10 hours, and 12 minutes. (bikepacking.com)
Their achievements were overshadowed by the tragic news of fellow racer Alyssa Secreto’s severe injuries. Secreto, 35, was critically injured in a collision with a vehicle less than 60 miles from the finish line. She sustained multiple fractures, internal injuries, and was airlifted to a hospital in El Paso for treatment. The bikepacking community has rallied around her, offering support during her recovery. (bikepacking.com)
Goldstein, a Canadian cyclist, is renowned for her resilience, having become the first woman to win the solo division of the Race Across America outright in 2021. Lackmann, from Boulder, Colorado, is pursuing the Bikepacking Triple Crown and has previously completed the Tour Divide in 22 days and 17 hours. (bikepacking.com)
The 2026 Tour Divide was marked by both remarkable achievements and somber events, highlighting the challenges and camaraderie inherent in ultra-endurance cycling.