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2023 Huckleberry 250 Recap: Fire Towers and Foggy Mountains
0 Oct 4 Miles Arbour / newsThe Huckleberry 250 is a demanding bikepacking loop that starts and ends in the quiet town of Andrews, North Carolina, and packs in nearly 30,000 feet of climbing in 250 miles. Find a recap from this year’s first finisher, Graham Grant, and a collection of photos from various riders here…
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The Veloci Cycles Rack Wednesday has 18 Threaded Bosses and Packs Flat!
19 Oct 3 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Veloci Cycles Rack Wednesday has a unique three-piece design made from 4130 chromoly steel tubing and is covered in threaded bosses for cargo cages, bottles, and bolt-on bags. Check it out here…
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Wizard Works Hobgob Hip Pack Review: A Cut Above
11 Sep 29 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsTwo years in the making, the new Wizard Works Hobgob Hip Pack is the small London brand’s most technical bag to date, packed full of features and details that they claim make it functional, extremely comfortable, and easy on the eyes. We got our hands on one ahead of today’s launch to see how it compares to the crowded field of competitors. Find Miles’ Wizard Works Hobgob Hip Pack Review here…
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Lael Chases Fastest Around the World Cycling Record
12 Sep 28 Miles Arbour / newsEarlier this week, Lael Wilcox shared that she’ll soon be going after the women’s around the world cycling record (the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle). She plans to ride a whopping 18,000 miles in just 110 days. Learn more here…
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Miron Golfman Finishes 2023 Vermont Super 8 in Just Over 4 Days
5 Sep 27 Miles Arbour / newsAfter a couple of wheel malfunctions, two fresh tires, five flats, and one new derailleur, Miron Golfman finished this year’s Vermont Super 8 event in 4 days, 2 hours, and 15 minutes. Learn more about his ride, find details on his Vermont Bike Shop flood relief fundraiser, and see photos here…
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Gnomathon 2023: Through the Eyes of the Organizer
2 Sep 27 Miles Arbour / newsGnomathon is a 450-kilometer bikepacking ride following a mix of flowy gravel roads and narrow singletrack through the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Thirty-six riders showed up for the second annual event earlier this summer. Find a post-event reflection from organizer Lars Hundscheid and a selection of photos here…
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The State All-Road Suspension Fork Features 40mm of Budget Travel
19 Sep 27 Miles Arbour / newsState Bicycle Co. just entered the suspension game with a their new All-Road Suspension Fork, which features 40mm of air-sprung travel, a lockout, and a $450 price tag. Check it out here…
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Specialized Recon ADV Shoes Review
17 Sep 26 Miles Arbour / apparelThe Specialized Recon ADV Shoes combine the efficiency of a stiff clipless cycling shoe with a roomy toe box, lace-up closure, and unique aesthetics. Miles has been wearing them almost exclusively for the last three months on long gravel rides, rowdy singletrack rides, and several bikepacking trips to see how they hold up. Find his review here…
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The Updated 2023 45NRTH Ragnarok Boots Have Landed
5 Sep 26 Miles Arbour / newsThe foul-weather-riding experts at 45NRTH in Minnesota just released a totally redesigned version of their Ragnarök Boots that are built to block the cold and moisture of shoulder season riding. Check them out here…
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Rambler Bags Luxe Spring/Summer 2023 Collection Is Here
8 Sep 25 Miles Arbour / newsRambler Bags’ third Luxe Collection features a simple pouch and basket bag made from vintage barkcloth upholstery fabric, duck cloth, and pearl snaps. Learn more about this limited edition run of bags here…
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2023 International Coffee Outside Day is this Sunday!
3 Sep 25 Miles Arbour / newsLast year, our friends at Ride with GPS deemed October 1st International Coffee Outside Day, and this year’s celebration is coming soon. Folks in several cities are hosting coffee outside meetups, there are prizes up for grabs, and you can participate from anywhere in the world. Learn more here…
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Musguard Handlebar Harness Review: One Strap, Multiple Possibilities
5 Sep 21 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsThe Musguard Handlebar Harness weighs just 148 grams, uses a unique one-strap design that wraps around the stem and handlebar, and is one of the most affordable harnesses out there. We’ve been testing one over the last few months to see how it stacks up against some of its closest competitors. Find Miles’ review here…