Miles Arbour
Associate Editor & Events Manager
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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.
DISPATCH: Just released, the new Specialized S-Works Recon Lace Gravel Shoes feature the performance-first design approach that’s the norm for the high-dollar S-Works collection, plus a clean and timeless lace-up closure. Check them out here…
The new Velo Orange Seine Bar is a comfortable, off-road-worthy riser handlebar that’s suitable for long days on the bike. Check out all the specs and details here…
The TransAtlantic Way is a 2,500-kilometre, single-stage, self-supported road bike ride between Derry and Cork via the Wild Atlantic Way. Peter McColgan just took first place after five days and 10 hours of nearly non-stop riding…
Three months ago, 27-year-old Maximilian Schnell set off on a self-supported bikepacking trip, following the three Grand Tours: the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France, and La Vuelta a España. We caught up with Maximilian to learn more about the project and how he’s doing so far…
Just released, the new Wolf Tooth B-Rad Everywhere Base is designed to add a bottle mount where there isn’t one on your frame. It comes in either a two-bolt or three-bolt version. Learn more here…
The new Makers in Motion Camera Strap uses magnetic hardware and a soft seatbelt webbing strap for quick and easy camera access on and off the bike. They just launched a Kickstarter and are only producing 200 straps in total, so act fast! Find details here…
We’re excited to present the Rigs of the 2021 Oregon Timber Trail! Find photos and details on more than 20 bikes that will be taking on the challenging and beautiful singletrack-heavy route for the OTT700 Grand Depart this weekend. The roundup includes information about the rig and gear each of this year’s riders are bringing along for their 540-mile journey…
BikingMan Corsica is a self-supported 1,000-kilometer event following a route that showcases some of the best-kept secrets of the island. We reached out to Stephen Branagh, a participant from Ireland, for a reflection on this year’s event. Read it here…
Just announced, the 2022 Kona Big Honzo models are still built around beefy 27.5+ tires, but feature updated component kits and new color schemes. Check them out here…
Austere Manufacturing specializes in high-performance, US-made hardware. Their flagship product is a CNC-machined cam buckle that’s lightweight, impressively strong, and built to last a lifetime. Find a closer look here, including an interview with Austere’s founder, Uriel Eisen…
This year’s BAM! gathering in Italy saw over 600 participants, all eager to take part in group rides, workshops, and loads of other festivities. Find a reflection from Francesco Ciaghi, one of the attendees, alongside photos by Alberto Carmagnani here…
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