Miles Arbour
Associate Editor & Events Manager
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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.
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…
New for 2021, Big Agnes just introduced a more environmentally friendly dying process that uses less water, energy, and harmful chemicals for some of their tent body and fly fabrics. Learn more about the solution dye process here…
This September, pro mountain bike racer Payson McElveen set out to challenge the record time on the 530-mile Colorado Trail. Discovery and Despair on the Colorado Trail documents his attempt to set a new fastest known time on the route. Find his complete gear list and watch the video here…
Announced earlier this fall, Schwalbe’s ultralight Aerothan Tubes are extremely packable, weigh about half as much as a standard tube, and are claimed to offer great puncture resistance. But are they worth the high price tag? We had a few sent over to find out…
Sometimes it takes quitting to realize you’ve still got some fight left in you. That’s exactly what happened to Kyle Roberts at this year’s GDT 400, a 400km route following the Great Dividing Trail in Victoria’s Goldfield Region, Australia. Find a reflection from Kyle and photos from several riders here…
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