Miles Arbour

Steve Fassbinder and Lizzy Scully have been working on a new bikerafting guide, with the help of over 20 other contributors, and they just launched an IndieGoGo campaign to make it happen. Find their launch video, an excerpt from the book, and other details about “The Bikeraft Guide: The Ultimate How-To, History Of & Wild Adventure Stories About Bikerafting” here…

Poland-based Dyed in The Wool’s new Toaster Bag is another take on the classic saddle bag, but with an easy-access main compartment and loads of other interesting features. Check out all the details here…

The Primus Firestick is a canister stove with a unique streamlined packable design. It caught our attention as an ideal stove to cram into a bikepacking bag without any prodding metal edges or rattling bits. We’ve been testing out the stainless steel and titanium versions this fall to see if it lived up to our expectations. Find the full review here…

Following Rockgeist’s acquisition of Porcelain Rocket, we’ve all been eagerly waiting to see what bags would be released first, and today is the day! The new Rockgeist Nigel handlebar bag and Meanwhile basket bag are now available. Find all the details on how to get yours here…

We’re seeing more and more events popping up all over the world each year. From workshops and clinics to major self-supported races and group rides, we do our best to keep track of these in our events calendar. We’re busy updating the 2021 listings and need your help in making sure it’s up to date. Find details on how to submit your event, plus key stats from previous years here…

Originally intending to ride deep into the backcountry on an epic overnighter to send off 2020 with a bang, Miles and Emily instead opted to stay close to home for an equally satisfying 35km round trip for their Good Night 2020 campout. Find Miles’s reflection and a huge gallery of photos here…

Remember the funky new Farr Headspace Stem we checked out last month? They just announced a more mountain bike-centric version for those running 35mm handlebars who prefer a short stem. We’ve been trying one out for the last week for this first look. Learn more here…

The Twin Six Standard Ti Rando 2.0 just received a major redesign. Pre-orders are open now, with special pricing through January 16th. The Ti Rando 2.0 now has thru-axles, flat mount disc brakes, a new dropout system, increased tire clearance, and more. Find all the details here…

Owned and operated by Shalom Zohari, Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Toast is a new bag maker that’s been working on some great new designs. We reached out to learn more about the company and their latest product, the Rackless Rando bag. Check it out here…

Nordest just announced an updated version of their chromoly steel Albarda 2 gravel frame, available as a frame only or as a frameset with a steel or carbon fork. Learn more here…

New Zealand-based Stealth Bike Bags just released a line of stock wedge-shaped frame bags, available in two sizes to suit either mountain bikes or road / gravel bikes. Find details here…

Velo Orange’s speedy, light-duty tourer, the Pass Hunter, has a classic look that’s been redesigned with modern features like a tapered head tube, thru-axles, and loads of mounting points. Learn more about it here…