Miles Arbour
Associate Editor & Events Manager
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Just released, Badlands (The Film) follows riders along some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe during the self-supported gravel race of the same name. Watch the official event film here (produced by Peter of the Spoon) and find a gallery from the ride…
Based on the popular design of their 2019 Lamb Transport Jersey, Rodeo Labs just released their new 2020 Lambouflage Jersey and they’re expected to sell out fast. Learn more here…
Earlier this year, Steve from the Hardtail Party YouTube channel joined two friends on a bikepacking trip on the Colorado Trail, riding 75 miles from Silverton to Durango. Watch the video from their trip here…
Last month, five riders showed up for the inaugural Granguanche event—a 760km off-road route across the Canary Islands in Spain. We reached out to the organizers to learn more about the event, including some photos they captured along the way…
Earlier this year, British Columbia-based Landyachtz Bikes released the AB1 (Adventure Bike 1), positioned as a versatile and capable drop bar rig with a mid-point price tag. Miles spent time exploring the gravel roads on the west coast to find out what it does best. Find his review here, plus a deep dive into the geometry of several other comparable alloy gravel bikes…
Bearclaw just added two new bikes to their lineup: a drop bar fat bike called TŌWMAK and HARDTAiL MOUNTAiN BiKE, which is exactly what you’d think. Learn more about both here.
The latest Jamis Komodo has been completely revamped with a longer 140mm travel fork, clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires, and geometry updates that suit aggressive, all-mountain riding. The 2021 Jamis Dragon, which is replacing the Dragonfly and Dragonslayer, offers a similar package but is based around a Reynolds Steel frame. Learn more here…
Miles has been testing a pair of Leatt 5.0 DBX clipless shoes and DBX 3.0 flat shoes on British Columbia’s trails throughout the fall to see what they’re all about. Find his thoughts on both here…
Ergon released a limited edition run of “oil slick” grip clamps that are compatible with a number of their popular grips. Learn more here…
Esker Cycles just released their newest steel hardtail, the Japhy. It’s built up around 29+ tires, a 120mm travel fork, and geometry suited for riding your local singletrack and backcountry adventures. Find photos, specs, and build kit details here…
The deadline for Filmed by Bike’s BIPOC Filmmaker Grant is just a week away! Read on to learn how to apply for or donate to this new program designed to support and share bicycle stories from filmmakers who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color…
The 2021 Rocky Mountain Solo, their adventure gravel bike, was recently updated with new colours, builds, and prices. Find all the details here…