Miles Arbour

The Hudski Doggler is a do-everything bike that’s offered in three builds: Gravel, Mountain, and City, each with a $2,000 price tag and a well-rounded component group. We tested the Doggler in Gravel and Mountain mode to find out what it’s capable of. After riding one for a few months and swapping between 700c x 50mm and 27.5 x 2.6” tires, here’s our full review…

Digging Deep is a self-shot film by Jakob Carlsen that explores his two completions of the Arizona Trail Race as well as the training and challenges he overcame along the way. Watch the full 48-minute film here, plus find a detailed packlist from Jakob…

With the pandemic still in full swing, Mid South Gravel has introduced The Incredibly Socially Distanced Mid South 2021 to offer an incredible weekend, but without the travel and big crowds. Learn more here…

Although we’re not yet sure what “e-bike rated” shoes are, Shimano’s 2021 E-Bike Touring shoe lineup looks like a promising option for those who spend equal time on and off the bike and prefer flat pedals for bikepacking. Check them out here…

The Outdoor Research Helium rain jacket and pants are a favorite among bikepackers as an impressively packable emergency outer layer. After hearing that they updated the line to be a claimed five times more tear-resistant and twice as abrasion resistant than the previous version, we had to check it out for ourselves. Find our review here, featuring a side-by-side comparison with the old Helium jacket…

SimWorks’ latest collaboration comes from Mikashima (MKS), one of Japan’s finest crafters of high-quality bicycle pedals. The SimWorks by MKS Bubbly Pedals are gorgeous, maintenance-free, and feature MKS’s largest platform to date. Learn more here…

Previously only offered in carbon, Curve Cycling just released an aluminum version of their adventure-ready Dirt Hoops. They’ve available in both 27.5″ and 29″ sizes and with or without a dynamo front hub. Find all the details here…

Farr’s new Twin-T frame blurs the lines between modern mountain bike, gravel bike, old school BMX, vintage MTB, and pretty much everything else. This chromoly steel off-road bike is perhaps the most interesting thing we’ve seen in a while. Learn more here…

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…