Miles Arbour

Giro Terraduro shoes have been a widely popular option for clipless bikepacking since their launch in 2013. A rugged design, grippy sole, and mid-range price tag are all reasons why Miles picked up a pair over two years ago and has continued wearing them ever since. Here’s his long-term review, with insight from several other seasoned riders who have also failed to destroy them, despite their best efforts…

This week, OPEN Cycle added an interesting new bike to their lineup. The OPEN WI.DE. offers clearance for tires up to 27.5 x 2.4″, nimble geometry, and features not one, but two dropped chainstays. Read on for all of the details and where to get yours…

The 2019 Swift Campout is just under a month away, and we’re told there are going to be some fantastic prizes for folks who register. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for Swift Industries’ annual solstice bike camping overnighter…

Announced this week, WTB has expanded their popular Venture tire to include a 700c x 40mm and 50mm option, providing even more versatility for your favourite gravel bike…

Tim Fairbrother’s custom Brother Cycles Big Bro features a fantastic group of high quality components and bags sourced out from a variety of manufacturers. Tim, a bicycle mechanic by trade, left the UK over 10 years ago for British Columbia. We meet up for a quick overnighter to learn more about his Big Bro and to get some tips on spring bike maintenance…

There’s a new show streaming on Amazon and Vimeo that will surely be of interest to our readers. Ride To Extraordinary Season One: The TNGA is a documentary series that follows riders in one of the toughest bikepacking races around. Here’s the series trailer and some more details on the show…

Just announced, American Airlines is eliminating oversize baggage fees for most sports and music equipment, including bikes. Here are some of the details, including a short video outlining the changes. Flying to your dream bikepacking destination might just have gotten much cheaper…

The Rocky Mountain Solo is an outlier within the brand’s mountain bike focused lineup. The 2019 Solo 70 has seen a few updates, including new drivetrain specs, a dropper post, and high volume 650B tires. Miles spent the winter seeking out gravel paths and quiet paved roads on British Columbia’s west coast, mixing up bikepacking and all-weather commuting. Find the full review below…

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has unveiled the 3,700-mile Great American Rail-Trail route, a multi-use trail that will span the United States from coast to coast. Here’s the interactive map, two new videos, and state-by-state completion statistics…

The Dales Divide is a bikepacking event in the UK that crosses the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Park. We reached out to the organizer Chris Ellison for a recap of this year’s event. Read on for his detailed recount of what sounds to be quite a challenging ride…

PEdALED just released an updated line of bikepacking bags as part of their Odyssey Collection, including a handlebar roll, seat pack, frame bag, and top tube bag. Read on for an overview of everything in the new collection…

The Bikes or Death Podcast focuses on the people and stories that contribute to the bikepacking community. With six episodes under his belt, we reach out to creator Patrick Farnsworth to learn more about him, the podcast, and his plans for 2019…