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.
The new Alpkit Soloist XL is a lightweight, one-person, free-standing tent that’s 20cm longer than the standard version for those who need the extra space. Find all the details here…
Launched today, Grav.elle is a new online resource meant to equip and inspire women to pursue a shared passion for gravel cycling. Learn more about this exciting new project here…
WideFoot, makers of the LiterCage oversized cage and the CargoMount accessory cage, is now available in the UK through Wizard Works! Learn more here…
Previously only available in an 11-speed version, the new Race Face Steel 12-Speed Cinch Chainring is made from chromoly steel and retails for just $20. Learn more here…
Based out of a yurt and a small sugar shack in Vermont, Tanglefoot Cycles designs steel bikes that embrace the idea of time-proven features, with a modern twist. We reached out to learn more about their current bike lineup, as well as Discord Components and Fifth Season Canvas—two sister companies they also run. Check it all out here…
The Aeroe Spider Rear Rack is a modular rear rack system that can be used alongside the included cradle to hold any dry bag or tent, or integrated into a more complex system using Aeroe’s quick-release gear pods. We’ve been testing the entire system to see if it’s as durable and convenient as they claim. Find the full review here…
The Mule Trail is a bikepacking adventure race across Costa Rica from south to north, with three different routes to choose from: 630, 450, and 300 kilometres. Find a personal reflection from Bruce Young here, accompanied by photos by Esteban Rojas…
Announced today, the new POC Kortal Race MIPS is the first helmet to use the brand new MIPS Integra rotational impact system. Find details on that, plus a first look at their new Devour sunglasses, here…
Yesterday, Stephen Lane finished the 550km Victoria Divide route in Australia in record time, sleeping for just 20 minutes throughout the entire ride and finishing in just over 38 hours. Find a list of sub-48-hour finishers alongside photos from Will Schouten here…
The Salsa Timberjack got a major redesign for 2021, including a more progressive geometry, additional mounts, and a larger selection of 29″ and 27.5″ build kits to choose from. Find photos, the launch video, and details here…
Rogue Panda Designs has been offering custom-printed fabrics for a few years now, opening up endless possibilities for one-of-a-kind bikepacking bags. We just got our hands on a print-to-order bag set for an upcoming bike review and wanted to share more about the process and their partnership with graphic designer Kate George. Learn more here…
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