Miles Arbour

With help from the riders and organizers of the 2020 GBDURO, we’ve put together a detailed event recap that includes a summary of this year’s race, an interview with the winner, and rider portraits and rig details—including their nutrition details for the entire 2,000 km route. Check it all out here…

We take a closer look at three new tools from Topeak, all of which boast packable designs and features that could be helpful for your next trailside repair. Find Miles’ thoughts on the Topeak Mini PT30, Torq Stick, and Ratchet Rocket LITE NTX+ here…

This year’s “Manduro” event had 13 checkpoints, brewery check-ins, and a 200ish mile route, plus the added complexity of COVID-19 and maintaining social distancing the entire time. The 2020 Manduro winner, Alex Warren, sent in a reflection on the event and a few photos he took along the way…

Just announced, the latest version of the Cotic Escapade includes new colours, thru-axles, and a completely overhauled cable management system. Find photos, specs, and build options for the 2020 Cotic Escapade Gen4 here…

In our latest YouTube video, Neil chats with Katie and Andrew Strempke about their recent yo-yo of the Colorado Trail. Neil asks all about their experience on the trail, why they decided to do it, and how they had to mentally prepare for such a big endeavor. Watch it here…

Ritchey’s new Outback TandM Break-Away is ready for tandem mixed-surface rides all over the world and fits into two included travel cases for travel. Find details and photos on the new Outback TandM Break-Away frameset here…

With one of the broadest fat bike lineups in the industry, there’s a good chance Salsa has a model to suit any adventure you’re planning. For 2021, their Beargrease and Mukluk receive new paint jobs and build kits, while the Blackborow is unchanged. Find photos and build options here…

Just released, the new Ritchey Beacon Handlebar is short, shallow, and ultra flared for off-road adventuring and touring. Find photos and specs here…

Just announced, SimWorks has expanded their Super Yummy tire by Panaracer line to include a 26″ option—perfect for those bringing new life to an old steel mountain bike. Learn more here…

On a mission to produce the best technical denim shorts in the world, the Ripton & Co. V2 Jorts have a new look, more features, and a refined fit. Find photos and the backstory behind their technical jorts here…

During a recent family bikepacking trip on Vancouver Island, Sarah and RJ Sauer loaded up their fatbikes for some dirt road touring, complete with their two-year-old son Oliver in tow. We met up for a quick spin to learn more about their travels, gear, and their thoughts on bikepacking with a little one…