Miles Arbour
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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.
Last week, a group of friends set out to tackle the Kokopelli Trail aboard drop-bar bikes from Rodeo Labs. Watch a 34-minute video recapping the trip by Stephen Fitzgerald here, alongside some photos he snapped along the way…
Announced earlier this month, the new Fix It Sticks All Purpose Driver Kit is a compact ratcheting driver set that looks perfect for getting into tight places. Check it out here…
The new Ergon SMC Core Saddle is designed to be the brand’s most comfortable mountain bike saddle to date. We’ve been trying out both the men’s and women’s versions since their release to see how they build on the SMC Sport. Find our thoughts on both here…
California’s longest-running mountain bike route, the Stagecoach 400, had over 70 riders registered for the grand depart earlier this month, all looking to experience the unique geography and cultural diversity along the challenging 400-mile route. Find a recap from Gregg Dunham and a video breakdown of his bikepacking rig here, alongside photos taken by Robert Jacobson…
Quebec-based Panorama Cycles just announced their first hardtail mountain bike, the Taïga, which is designed around a Reynolds 725 steel frame, 29 x 2.6″ tires, sliding dropouts, and a modern build kit. Find details and ordering information here…
By now, it’s clear that 2021 won’t play out how most of us envisioned. Even with vaccine distribution underway, we’re still in the middle of a global pandemic, and many places have strict travel restrictions in place. Find Miles’ thoughts on how he plans to keep busy this summer, from signing up for his first mountain bike skills clinic to diving headfirst into packrafting…
Trinidad-Las Animas County just released a pocket-sized Gravel Adventure Field Guide that’s packed full of maps, historical and cultural information, and more. Check out their launch video here…
With Tubolito’s new smart tubes, checking your tire pressure with a gauge is a thing of the past. The Tubolito PSENS is the world’s first smart inner tube, relaying your tire pressure directly to your smartphone. Learn more here…
Quebec-based Panorama Cycles just became the first bicycle brand to be certified carbon neutral by Climate Neutral. Learn more about their certification here…
With a well-rounded build kit, a dynamo hub, and all the mounting points you could ever need, the Decathlon Riverside Touring 920 is purpose-built for the long haul. Priced at around $1,800 USD, we were curious to see if this wallet-friendly adventure rig was as capable on the dirt as it is on paper. Find our review here…
Long strange Klunkpacking anyone? State Bicycle Co. and The Grateful Dead have teamed up on a line of bicycles, cycling apparel, and accessories. Check it out here…
Available in Pansy Blue and Flamingo Pink, Panaracer’s limited edition GravelKing tires are the perfect way to add a bit of spring color to your bike. Check them out here…
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