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.
UK-based Ribble Cycles just announced an entirely new gravel range that consists of titanium, carbon, and aluminum models in a wide range of different builds and price points. Check them out here…
Alpkit’s new Aeronaut and Polestar tents prioritize pack size and durability by replacing traditional poles with inflatable pillars and trekking poles. Learn more about both here…
The Tour Te Waipounamu is a new bikepacking event that runs from the northern most tip of New Zealand’s South Island to the furthest point south. Find a reflection by Jeff Lyall from the inaugural event, alongside photos and a short film from the journey here…
Just announced, the new Women’s PEdALED Essential Collection is designed for long-distance rides and includes a merino jersey and new lightweight bib-short made from recycled fibers. Learn more here…
The new DynaPlugger tubeless repair kit is a wallet-friendly and easy-to-use solution for trailside tubeless repairs. Plus, it’s made in the USA. Learn more here…
Fizik just launched a brand new line of gravity and trail-specific mountain bike shoes, known as Gravita. Find details on the new Tensor and Versor shoes here…
The Fried Clay 200k and 420k routes are self-supported endurance events that take riders through 130 or 260 miles of perfect gravel, pristine clay roads, fun singletrack, and challenging horse trails through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Find a reflection from Michael Ruiz and photos by our friend Jay Ritchey here…
Markus Stitz’s latest film, Explore Your Boundaries, highlights the joys of winter cycling and shares his mission to find a sense of adventure despite the COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland. Watch it here…
Beyond the Ochocos is a new film by Seth DuBois and Ebb Media that documents the inaugural edition of The Big Lonely bikepacking event in Central Oregon, which took place last fall. Watch the full film here, along with a Q&A with the event organizer, Jesse Blough…
The new Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent is loaded with bikepacking-specific features, including compact poles, a roll-top bag for handlebar mounting, a vestibule storage tub, and a subdued appearance. Read on for our review of the two-person model after several months of testing…
For Women’s History Month, Hi Hey Hello Magazine has teamed up with a bunch of their favourite women-founded brands to giveaway over $1,500 worth of adventure gear, including bike bags, coffee, clothing, and more. Learn how to enter here…
Have questions for the Riverside Touring design team? They are holding a live Instagram Q&A tonight to answer all your questions about their products, design process, and the current state of the cycling industry. Find the details on how to tune in here…
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