Miles Arbour
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Miles Arbour is a university business graduate, has training in outdoor adventure guiding, and puts that education to good use by riding bikes. His sarcasm will often get the better of him.
He quite literally feared the idea of riding a bike on the rural roads where he grew up in Ontario. It wasn’t until a bike became a means of transportation was he turned on to the idea of riding further from civilization. Miles’ relocation to Powell River, British Columbia has opened up even more opportunities for big rides, fizzy water sampling, and the chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful terrain in the Pacific Northwest. He’s been known to tackle projects (with wit) that are thrown at him and looks forward to contributing to the industry as much as he can. You can follow Miles on Instagram @MilesArbour.
The 2026 Arkansas High Country Race will challenge riders with two routes this year: the full 1,020-mile course and the shorter 240-mile Northwest Loop. Just in time for tomorrow’s grand depart, we gathered details on over 40 riders and loaded rigs taking it on. Dig into the full collection here…
Molly Sugar’s latest zine, in collaboration with The Wilderness Society, invites readers to reflect on public lands and why they matter. The best part? You can download and print the zine for free! Learn how to get yours here…
Released this summer, the Kona Unity is one of the most interesting bikepacking bikes in recent memory. Kona just announced a new “Gloss-Metallic Everglade” color for the otherwise unchanged model. Check it out here…
Starling Cycles in the UK is celebrating 10 years in business with a trip down memory lane, complete with a feature-length video and some of founder Joe McEwan’s favorite photos. Watch it here…
The 2026 Arizona Trail Race begins tomorrow morning, with riders setting off on either a 300- or 800-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. Find a collection of bike and gear details for over half of the folks lining up for the grand depart in our latest race rig roundup here…
Wolf Tooth’s latest addition to its family of clipless pedals is the ALT Performance XC Pedal, offering many of the same features as the higher-tier options at a more affordable price. Find everything you need to know about the Wolf Tooth ALT Performance Pedals here…
Kona’s latest drop-bar mountain bike, the LBF, features a steel frame, a suspension fork, and off-road-inspired angles. For the first time since its launch, it’s finally available in a fresh color: Gloss Cherry! Check it out here…
Instead of ordering another run of Speedbombs, Stooge Cycles in the UK dreamed up another klunker-inspired rigid mountain bike, and the MK-Moto was born. Learn more and find out how to get your hands on one here…
Over the spring, Tobias Renggli embarked on an ambitious expedition from Alaska to Patagonia, aiming to climb the highest mountain in each of the 35 countries along the way. Learn more about Tobias’s human-powered adventure and watch the first episode documenting his ride from Deadhorse to Denali here…
Blending modern components with old-school aesthetics, the new State 4130 All-Road Flat Bar clears 27.5 x 2.4″ tires, has loads of mounting points, and costs a reasonable $899 complete. Take a closer look at this budget-friendly ATB here…
The Ultralight Titanium Bikepacking Tool is a portable chain whip and cassette-removal tool for bikepackers, designed to help you out of sticky situations. Learn more and support the Kickstarter campaign here…
Mountain biker, gravel rider, roadie, alt cyclist, bikepacker—cycling has a knack for sorting us into increasingly specific groups, each with its own bikes, clothes, rules, and expectations. In this piece, Miles asks where he fits among them and makes the case for being a “civilian cyclist” and how borrowing a little from each might make us happier…
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