Miles Arbour

Portland, Oregon-based North St. Bags just added several new pannier options to their lineup, including the Venture Pannier, a redesigned Route Pannier, and a larger version of their Micro Pannier, the Macro Pannier. Check them all out here…

The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is gearing up for their 2021 trail stewardship season and they need your help. Make a donation before May 31st and you’ll get yourself a free gift, including a water bottle, illustrated map, or embroidered hat. Learn more here…

Keen to try sleeping between two trees? Over the last year, we’ve been testing three different styles of hammocks from Eagles Nest Outfitters and Dutchware to see what the fuss is all about. Find our thoughts on those here, as well as an introductory guide to what you need for a reliable bikepacking hammock setup, thoughts from a hammock aficionado, and more…

Kona just announced part of its 2022 Kona Rove lineup that includes 1x and 2x drivetrain options, and multiple price points with steel frames and steel or carbon forks. Find details on the new steel Rove LTD, Rove DL, and Rove here…

With regional COVID-19 restrictions changing every day and the border closure between the US and Canada extended, there’s been an official announcement on what this year’s Tour Divide will look like. Find that here, alongside details on the US border-to-border Great Divide Classic…

The Iowa Wind and Rock is a challenging 340-mile event that continuously pushes riders to their limits and has some of the lowest finisher numbers we’ve seen. Mike Ivancic, this year’s first-place single speeder, put together a deeply personal reflection on the tragedy that led him to the starting line and what motivates him to keep pushing on. Find it here…

Want to win some fresh Teravail tires and two tickets to Brother in the Wild UK? Brother Cycles has launched a giveaway to promote the sold-out event, and it couldn’t be easier to enter. Check it out here…

Cycling UK and OS Maps just launched a challenge for Brits to go bikepacking once a month for a year in an effort to get people outside and camping in the wild. Learn more here…

Bicycle Nomad and Swrve have collaborated on a limited edition run of shorts that are slim fit, designed to ride in, and made in the USA. Check them out here…

The Wayward Riders Louise Dropper Post Harness was recently updated with more tire clearance, added stability, and compatibility with dry bags ranging from 3 to 13L in size. We’ve been testing the Louise V2 this spring to discover how much it’s improved over the original. Find the full review here…

Brazil-based República Bicicletas just added another gravel bike to their lineup, featuring clearance for 27.5 x 2.1″ tires, custom geometry, and loads of mounting points. Check out the new República Colorado here…

“Chasing a Moment” is a short film that follows Adrian Saffy as he takes on the 700km Freedom Circuit, a self-supported bikepacking race in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. Watch the film here…