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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.
Canada’s MEC just announced that they’ll be offering Aeroe’s line of racks and cradles in all 21 of their stores. We reached out to learn more about the partnership. Find details here…
After a postponed 2020 event, more than 70 riders showed up for this year’s Pan Celtic Race grand depart, following a 1,240-mile route through Cornwall, South West England, and Wales. The official event video just went live, and you can watch it here…
Just announced, the new Zpacks Goose Down Jacket is Responsible Down Standard certified, made in the USA, and weighs around 200 grams. Check it out here…
The inaugural Dead Ends & Cake event brought riders on a 500-kilometer self-supported loop around eastern Switzerland. The hitch? There were five mandatory checkpoints at the far end of dead-end roads, where fresh cake was served. Johanna Wildmoser and Nadia Kägi put together this reflection on their ride, accompanied by photos they snapped along the way…
Forager Cycles’ latest Cable Cherry release is a collaboration with Bow Hill, a blueberry farm located just down the road from where the Forager Cycles. Learn more about the Blueberry Cable Cherries and how you can help Bow Hill after a recent fire wreaked havoc on their farm here…
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Buckhorn Bags just released their new waxed duck cloth micro panniers. Find details and more photos here…
Our friends Taryn and Amanda recently stopped by for a visit with their exceptionally delightful QU-AX Minibike Tandem, and we couldn’t resist the opportunity for a little photoshoot and trip to the local bike park. Check it out here…
Why Cycles’ titanium fat bike, the Big Iron, just received a major update that includes revised geometry and a new replaceable derailleur hanger. Check out the details on the Why Cycles Big Iron V2 here…
The Bassi Hog’s Back is a chromoly steel all-road touring bike that’s equally suited to multi-week expeditions and running errands around town. Bikes are assembled to order for each customer, have a charming classic look, and come at a price that’s relatively easy on the wallet. We’ve been testing out a custom build for the last few months. Find our full review here…
Just released, the new WTB Vulpine is a race-focused 700 x 36mm gravel tire with a fast-rolling tread and long lifespan. Find details and photos here…
Three riders showed up to this year’s Montana Bike Odyssey, a 1,800-mile loop through the state with over 100,000 feet of climbing along the way. We reached Falcon Murty, one of two finishers, for a reflection on his ride…
Germany-based Vecnum just launched a new lightweight suspension stem based around a unique compact parallelogram design that absorbs chatter from rough roads and trails. Learn more here…
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