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Panorama Cycles Announces the Anticosti
13 Jun 14 Miles Arbour / newsPanorama Cycles, based out of Quebec, Canada, announced a new steel gravel bike that features clearance for up to 27.5 x 2.1″ tires, a healthy assortment of mounts, and a graphic collaboration with Portland-based artist Lizzy Dalton. Read on for all the details…
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Nordest Cycles Britango: Downcountry Hardtail
3 Jun 13 Miles Arbour / newsNordest Cycles’ recently announced Britango is available in either 4130 Chromoly steel or titanium, and is designed to climb like a cross country hardtail and descend like an enduro bike, something Nordest has dubbed “downcountry.” Here are details and photos of the new Britango…
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WTB Releases Vigilante 29+ Tire
10 Jun 12 Miles Arbour / newsWTB quietly announced a 29″ version of their popular Vigilante tire yesterday, bringing an aggressive tread pattern to the 29+ platform that’s both durable and supportive. Here’s everything you need to know…
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GT Announces New 2020 Grade
10 Jun 7 Miles Arbour / newsGT Bicycles’ new Grade builds on what the original model started, with an even bigger focus on the escape. Updates include a redesign of their iconic Triple Triangle floating stays, an adjustable two-position fork offset, more tire clearance, and an array of mounting points for bags, bottles, and gear. Here are details on the build kits available, pricing, and more…
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2019 BAM! Bicycle Adventure Meeting: Event Recap
1 Jun 6 Miles Arbour / newsThe 2019 BAM! Bicycle Adventure Meeting had 3,000 attendees, 45 exhibitors, 20 special guests, 5 concerts, and 180 tents set up. It’s safe to say that this annual event is the largest of its kind. We reached out to the organizers for a recap and a great set of photos from the event…
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Giro Terraduro Shoes: Long-Term Review
40 Jun 6 Miles Arbour / apparelGiro Terraduro shoes have been a widely popular option for clipless bikepacking since their launch in 2013. A rugged design, grippy sole, and mid-range price tag are all reasons why Miles picked up a pair over two years ago and has continued wearing them ever since. Here’s his long-term review, with insight from several other seasoned riders who have also failed to destroy them, despite their best efforts…
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OPEN Cycle Announces WI.DE. (Winding Detours)
6 Jun 4 Miles Arbour / newsThis week, OPEN Cycle added an interesting new bike to their lineup. The OPEN WI.DE. offers clearance for tires up to 27.5 x 2.4″, nimble geometry, and features not one, but two dropped chainstays. Read on for all of the details and where to get yours…
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Register Your 2019 Swift Campout to Win!
1 Jun 2 Miles Arbour / newsThe 2019 Swift Campout is just under a month away, and we’re told there are going to be some fantastic prizes for folks who register. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for Swift Industries’ annual solstice bike camping overnighter…
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WTB Venture Tires Available in 700 x 40 and 50mm Sizes
18 May 31 Miles Arbour / newsAnnounced this week, WTB has expanded their popular Venture tire to include a 700c x 40mm and 50mm option, providing even more versatility for your favourite gravel bike…
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Tim Fairbrother and his Brother Cycles Big Bro
8 May 31 Miles Arbour / bikesTim Fairbrother’s custom Brother Cycles Big Bro features a fantastic group of high quality components and bags sourced out from a variety of manufacturers. Tim, a bicycle mechanic by trade, left the UK over 10 years ago for British Columbia. We meet up for a quick overnighter to learn more about his Big Bro and to get some tips on spring bike maintenance…
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Ride to Extraordinary Season One: The TNGA (Trailer)
1 May 30 Miles Arbour / newsThere’s a new show streaming on Amazon and Vimeo that will surely be of interest to our readers. Ride To Extraordinary Season One: The TNGA is a documentary series that follows riders in one of the toughest bikepacking races around. Here’s the series trailer and some more details on the show…
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American Airlines Eliminates Oversize Bag Fees for Sports Equipment
13 May 27 Miles Arbour / newsJust announced, American Airlines is eliminating oversize baggage fees for most sports and music equipment, including bikes. Here are some of the details, including a short video outlining the changes. Flying to your dream bikepacking destination might just have gotten much cheaper…