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Miles Arbour
Associate Editor & Events Manager
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Pan Celtic Ultra Series 2024: The Magnum Opus Official Race Film
0 Oct 22 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosFor folks who had participated in two or more of the Pan Celtic Race Series, the organizers put on a final event called Magnum Opus, where riders would tackle a 1,000-mile route on the way to the 2024 Ultra. Watch the 50-minute film made by Friction Collective here…
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The All-Aluminum Genesis CDA Lineup is for Kids and Adults
0 Oct 22 Miles Arbour / DispatchThis week, Genesis Bikes in the UK introduced a refreshed CDA (Croix de Alloy) lineup with three fresh models, including the all-new CDA Junior, and prices starting at just £749. Get to know them here…
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A First Look at the Jack’s Sacks ODS (On-Demand Sack)
9 Oct 22 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BagsTeased at the MADE bike show earlier this year, the Jack’s Sacks ODS is a clever deployable storage bag that mounts on the top tube for those times when you need a temporary boost in carrying capacity. We had a chance to take a closer look ahead of today’s launch…
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88.3 mi. / 142 km 2 daysJeune Landing Loop
8 Oct 21 Miles Arbour CanadaForming a 140-kilometer figure-eight on the north end of Vancouver Island, the Jeune Landing Loop connects two small coastal communities, Port McNeill and Port Alice, via a beginner-friendly gravel route. Cruise on rolling gravel roads between towering mountains, stop at idyllic lakeside campsites, and treat yourself with a resupply and coffee shop at the halfway point... -
Nicolette Jones is First Woman to Finish 2025 AZT300
1 Oct 20 Miles Arbour / DispatchYesterday evening, Nicolette Jones became the first woman to finish the 2025 Arizona Trail 300, wrapping up her ride in just 3 days, 9 hours, and 3 minutes. Learn more about her latest win and other accomplishments from the last two years here…
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Stringbean Bags Two-Story Roll Top Frame Bag
1 Oct 20 Miles Arbour / DispatchStringbean Bags in North Carolina recently released a nifty two-story custom frame bag that has both a roll-top opening and a zippered lower opening. Take a closer look here…
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Slow Coast 2025: Reflecting on the Best Weekend of Summer
12 Oct 20 Miles Arbour / InspirationThe second annual Slow Coast event brought together 50 riders for a fun-filled bikepacking weekender linking the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Discovery Islands. After some pondering, Miles wonders where the event fits between a group bikepacking ride and a guided trip and whether it should be considered bikepacking at all. Find his reflection centered around these questions with photos here…
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Congrats to Miron Golfman, Winner of the 2025 Arizona Trail Race 300
0 Oct 18 Miles Arbour / DispatchMiron Golfman arrived at the Picketpost trailhead near Superior, Arizona, this afternoon, thus securing his win at the 2025 Arizona Trail Race 300 with a time of 2 days and 8 hours. Learn more about his ride here…
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Mark Egge Completes Continental Divide Ride
18 Oct 15 Miles Arbour / DispatchAfter 65 days and a whopping 390,000 feet of climbing, Mark Egge completed a modified version of the Continental Divide Trail, a 3,352-mile bike-legal route from Canada to Mexico following the Continental Divide…
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Rigs of the 2025 Arizona Trail Race
6 Oct 15 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BikesThe 2025 Arizona Trail Race kicks off tomorrow, with riders setting out on a spectacular 300- or 800-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. With help from this year’s participants, we collected rig and gear details for over 40 of the folks lining up for the grand depart. Dig into all of them here…
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Limited Edition Rockgeist Meanwhile Basket Bags in Fire Engine Red
0 Oct 14 Miles Arbour / DispatchScott at Porcelain Rocket just whipped up a fresh batch of Meanwhile Basket Bags for Rockgeist in a bright Fire Engine Red fabric. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Learn more here…
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Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated Sleeping Pad Review: For the Dreamers
6 Oct 14 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking GearDissatisfied with narrow, ultralight sleeping pads, Miles and Emily turned to the Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated sleeping pad to see if it could meet their high standards for camping comfort. Find their review here after sleeping on them throughout every night of bikepacking this year…
