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Miles Arbour
Associate Editor & Events Manager
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Collective Reward #234: Albion Zoa Rain Shell and Pants
1 Feb 3 Miles Arbour / DispatchOur latest Collective Reward giveaway is a full rain kit from Albion. One lucky Bikepacking Collective member will be taking home the Albion Zoa Rain Trousers and Rain Shell. Learn more about both pieces and support the site for a chance to win here…
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Pre-Orders Open for Stanton Switchpath Steel (Gen V)
5 Feb 3 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe Stanton Switchpath Steel features a thoughtful mix of modern specs and classic aesthetics, including a chromoly steel frame, loads of mounts, and clearance for 46mm tires. Learn how to pre-order one here…
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Luminary Giveaway: Win $2,600 in Prizes from Swift Industries and Others
0 Feb 2 Miles Arbour / DispatchSwift Industries has teamed up with Smith Optics, Salsa Cycles, Knog, and others to give away over $2,600 in great prizes. See what you can win and learn how to enter here…
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The Revelate Rohn Rack Bag is Built for Winter Adventures
8 Feb 2 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new Rohn Rack Bag from Revelate Designs is an oversized rack-top bag with dual cargo pockets, a seam-sealed construction, and cargo straps for additional storage. Learn more here…
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Old Man Mountain 12L Atlas Rack Pack Review
25 Jan 29 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BagsBuilding on the original 9L version, the new Old Man Mountain 12L Atlas Rack Pack offers more capacity, an air-purge valve, side pockets, and a welded, waterproof construction. Find details and our first impressions on the larger Atlas Rack Pack here…
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Sklar’s First Impressions of 32-Inch Wheels
15 Jan 28 Miles Arbour / DispatchAdam at Sklar Bikes recently built up a 32-inch bicycle to experience the new wheel size for himself. His latest blog post dives into the process, his first impressions on 32-inch wheels, and why he won’t be offering a production 32er any time soon. Find that here…
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Edge vs. Everyone Podcast Episode 3: Racing the Colorado Trail (Video)
1 Jan 27 Miles Arbour / DispatchIn episode three of the “Edge vs. Everyone” podcast, host Conor Barry sits down with rookie finisher Josh Hicks to talk about his singlespeed ride at the 2025 Colorado Trail Race. Watch and listen to the interview here…
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2026 MADE Bike Show Builder Registration and Tickets Available Now
0 Jan 27 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe MADE handmade bike show is returning to Zidell Yards in Portland for its fourth year, and tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show and get your tickets here…
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We Are One Wanderer Wheels Review: The World’s First Bikepacking Wheels?
75 Jan 27 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking GearWhat makes the perfect bikepacking wheelset? We Are One thinks it has found the answer with new wheels that they claim were designed specifically for bikepacking. Find Miles’s review of the Canadian-made We Are One Wanderer wheels after nearly a year of rugged rides here…
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Sklar Steel Forks Now Available as Standalone Purchase
9 Jan 26 Miles Arbour / DispatchPreviously only available on framesets and complete bikes, Sklar’s steel PBJ and SuperSomething forks are now available as standalone purchases. Take a closer look at both forks here…
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The Jolly Rolly Hip Pack is Handmade by Montanus
1 Jan 25 Miles Arbour / DispatchHandmade by Giorgio at Montanus, the new Jolly Rolly Hip Pack uses a roll-top closure, wide padded hip straps, and is available in three X-Pac colorways. Find all the details here…
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Katie Strempke’s 2026 Fat Pursuit Rig (Video)
1 Jan 23 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking Gear ListsKatie Strempke was the first woman and 10th overall rider to finish the 2026 Fat Pursuit 200-kilometer race earlier this month. Learn more about her Chumba Darksky fat bike, find a video she put together outlining her setup, and dig into her gear list here…
