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Inside Wildwood Cycles: Handmade in Victoria
7 Jun 29 Miles Arbour / cultureOwned and operated by Jesse Hildebrandt, Wildwood Cycles has been designing and manufacturing custom steel bicycles and accessories in Victoria, British Columbia since 2013. We stopped by his workspace to learn more about his approach, the business, and to check out his personal steel hardtail designed for West Coast trail riding….
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New RideFarr ATB and GMX Frame Kits
8 Jun 29 Miles Arbour / newsReleased today, the new RideFarr ATB and GMX frame kits both offer loads of bikepacking-worthy features and are designed specifically for long days of riding. Learn more about both here…
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SimWorks Social Reform Benefit Raffle
1 Jun 26 Miles Arbour / newsFrom now until July 3rd, SimWorks is hosting a raffle for a complete Doppo ATB bike, and 100% of proceeds will be donated to selected organizations, including Black Lives Matter and Don’t Shoot PDX. Learn more here…
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Sneak Peek at the New Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent
13 Jun 26 Miles Arbour / newsThe all-new Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent has plenty of bikepacking-specific features, including compact poles, straps and a bag for handlebar mounting, a gear storage tub, and a subdued stealth appearance. Find sneak peek photos and details here…
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Orbit 360: Germany’s First Gravel Series
6 Jun 26 Miles Arbour / newsOrbit 360 is the first unsupported, ultra-endurance gravel series in Germany, consisting of 16 routes and including all of the German states. Riders are challenged to ride as many of the routes as possible between July 4th and September 6th, collecting points along the way. Learn more here…
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Stayer Cycles Groadinger UG: Ultra Grav Grav
18 Jun 25 Miles Arbour / newsReleased today, the new Stayer Cycles Groadinger UG is handmade in Leytonstone, London, and designed for tackling long days on mixed terrain. Find the details, including purchasing options and photos, here…
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Big Agnes Torchlight Expandable Mummy Bags Offer Adjustable Width
10 Jun 25 Miles Arbour / newsBig Agnes Torchlight sleeping bags feature zippered panels on both sides that can expand up to 10 inches to customize your sleeping preference. Here’s a closer look a the Torchlight UL 30°, which looks like the most appealing for bikepackers…
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New Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum Tent
23 Jun 24 Miles Arbour / newsNew for this year, the Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum is their lightest three-season tent available. Weighing in at less than a pound, this trekking pole style tent still offers a roomy interior and great ventilation. Check out the details here…
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Drj0n Bagworks G-Funk Handlebar Strap Deck System Review
32 Jun 24 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsUK-based Drj0n Bagworks has been tinkering away over the last few years, silently releasing some intriguing minimalist 3D-printed mounting solutions designed with bikepackers in mind. We got our hands on the complete Drj0n G-Funk Handlebar Strap Deck System and got out on a few overnighters to see how it fared. Find photos, details, and Miles’ thoughts on this minimalist handlebar setup here…
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Recommended Listening: Dynamo Jenny Podcast
3 Jun 23 Miles Arbour / cultureAdventure Cycling Association’s podcast series, Dynamo Jenny, is all about womxn, bikes, and taking up space in America. We reached out to host Jessica Zephyrs to chat about about her involvement with the podcast and what you can expect from it…
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Introducing the New Revel Ranger
14 Jun 22 Miles Arbour / newsJust announced, the new Revel Ranger clears 29 x 2.6″ tires, comes specced with additional mounts for bottle cages and accessories, and is designed to be lighter and faster than the brand’s other offerings. Find details and photos here…
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Brother Cycles x Wizard Works Collab Tool Roll
1 Jun 17 Miles Arbour / newsAnnounced this morning, Brother Cycles and Wizard Works have teamed up to create a limited edition black on tan splatter Tool Roll. Find details, including a peak at their new Reynolds steel Stroma all-season road frame, here…