Miles Arbour

Those brave enough to show up for the 350-mile Big Lonely event in Oregon last week were greeted with freezing temperatures, heavy rain, and death mud. With all riders safely off course, we reached out to event organizer Jesse Blough for some insight on this year’s event. Find a collection of interesting stats, results, and photos here…

After a record-setting time of 5 days, 10 hours, and 49 minutes, Scotti Lechuga was the first rider to finish the 2021 Arkansas High Country Race, setting a new women’s fastest known time on the 1,030-mile course in the process. Find details and photos here…

Joining the Wolf Tooth Components 8-Bit Pack Pliers is a complete suite of tools that all nest together using magnets and clever machining. The 8-bit System is available as a complete kit or you can buy each of the individual tools separately. Learn more about it here…

Salsa just announced their 2022 fat bike lineup, which includes new colorways and build kits for both the Beargrease and Mukluk. Learn more here…

Kona just released updated colours and build kits for the 2022 Hei Hei lineup, their full-suspension cross-country race machine that descends just as well as it climbs. Check them out here…

Stiff cycling shoes not doing it for you? On the hunt for better ventilation for your feet? We’re pleased to announce that Paris-based Valcko Studios will soon be releasing SPD-compatible Crocs in very limited quantities. Learn more here…

Esker Cycles just released four brand new colors of their super versatile 27.5+ steel hardtail, the Hayduke. Find additional photos and learn more here…

After picking up a rusty cargo bike frame for $75, Miles worked with his local bike shop on a budget parts-bin build to give a second life to a bike that was in desperate need of a new home. Learn more about his new Xtracycle EdgeRunner here…

The updated 2022 Kona Unit and Unit X were just launched as part of Kona’s new bikepacking lineup. Find details, specs, and complete build kits for both here…

Led by Laura Heiner, the Women of the Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400 is a group dedicated to the empowerment and representation of women in a male-dominated event. Over the last year, Laura has facilitated info sessions, training rides, and overnighters, leading to more women lining up at the start this year than ever before. Find Laura’s story here…

Fresh out of Orucase’s Design Lab, their new top tube bag has an interesting magnetic zipper that offers immediate one-handed access while on the move. Check it out here…

Vittoria’s latest tire, the Syerra, is a highly durable downcountry tire for mixed terrain that looks like it might be an excellent do-everything bikepacking tire. Check it out here…