Miles Arbour

The Kona Hei Hei is a short-travel full-suspension mountain bike on a mission to blur the lines between cross-country and trail bike. Its modern geometry and cavernous main triangle had us wondering how it would perform as a loaded bikepacking rig, and after four months of testing, we’re excited to share our findings. Find our detailed review of the Kona Hei Hei CR / DL here…

Curious about how ultra-racers prepare for long-distance bikepacking events? We reached out to 2021 Pinyons and Pines top finishers Katie and Andrew Strempke to hear about their tactics for this year’s event in Northern Arizona. Learn more about their preparation here, alongside photos from John Schilling…

Swift Industries and Crust Bikes have partnered on a limited edition run of embroidered unicorn Zeitgeist Packs, available in either teal or black. Check them out here…

Oveja Negra’s latest “From The Flock” bag is a retro-glitter-vinyl-rainbow print hip pack called the Sparkle Motion Royale—and it’s only available for a limited time. Check it out here…

The ZOLEO satellite communication device just introduced Location Share+, which allows for live location sharing and tracking outside of cellular coverage with anyone who has the free app. Learn more here…

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…