Miles Arbour
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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.
With an unmistakable resemblance to an 80s slingshot stem, the new Farr HeadSpace Stem offers a unique and modern take on a classic. We’ve put together a sneak peek at this unusual stem after trying it out for a while…
Kaitlyn Boyle and Kurt Refsnider both set new FKTs (fastest known times) on the 140-mile Kokopelli Trail over the weekend. Find details on their records alongside a few photos taken by Rugile Kaladyte here…
Designed and tested in Berlin, the updated Standert Bicycles Erdgeschoss is a stainless steel gravel bike with a handpainted frame, their new carbon adventure fork, and plenty of mounting options for loading up with gear. Learn more here…
The 2020 Pinyons and Pines took off from Flagstaff, Arizona, last month, challenging riders with 300 miles of singletrack, doubletrack, and dirt roads in northern Arizona. We’re happy to share two rider reflections and an assortment of photos they captured along the way. Find it all here…
Besting the records set by both Jay Petervary and Scotti and Ernie Lechuga, Ted King finished the 1,000-mile Arkansas High Country Race early this morning, with a time of 4 days, 20 hours, 51 minutes. Find photos and a recap from the event organizers here…
Winter in the Pacific Northwest calls for some seriously aggressive rubber to navigate the slick roots and deep loam the coast is known for. In the name of increased grip and maximum durability, Miles has been running a pair of WTB Vigilante tires for a few months now. Read his full review here…
The new Tout Terrain Vasco gravel bike features a chromoly steel frame and a carbon or steel fork, and is built to perform on about any type of terrain. There is an impressive lineup of seven different complete builds to choose from. Find all the details and Tout Terrain’s product launch video here…
In response to public pressure due to a disregard for local Indigenous history, the annual DK gravel event has been rebranded as Unbound Gravel. Find the organizer’s official statement here…
The 2020 RockStar VA offered three different routes to choose from: trail, road, or gravel—all starting from Harrisonburg, Virginia. Here’s Laura Hamm and Thomas Oravetz’s story of tackling the gravel route aboard their tandem, Hot Tammy…
Just in time for winter, the Otso Voytek gets a new look with three bright paint jobs available as both a complete build or frameset. Learn more here…
The first unsupported bikepacking event in Hungary, the 2020 Hungarian Divide, attracted nearly 100 participants for a 600km or 1,200km race across the country. Find a recap from Várnagy Szabolcs with photos from Tivadar Domaniczky and Róbert Apjok here…
Just relaunched in its third iteration, the Wanderlust Gear Piñon Handlebar Pocket is now fully padded and even more versatile. Find all the details and Wanderlust’s product launch video here…
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