Miles Arbour

From now until July 3rd, SimWorks is hosting a raffle for a complete Doppo ATB bike, and 100% of proceeds will be donated to selected organizations, including Black Lives Matter and Don’t Shoot PDX. Learn more here…

The all-new Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent has plenty of bikepacking-specific features, including compact poles, straps and a bag for handlebar mounting, a gear storage tub, and a subdued stealth appearance. Find sneak peek photos and details here…

Orbit 360 is the first unsupported, ultra-endurance gravel series in Germany, consisting of 16 routes and including all of the German states. Riders are challenged to ride as many of the routes as possible between July 4th and September 6th, collecting points along the way. Learn more here…

Released today, the new Stayer Cycles Groadinger UG is handmade in Leytonstone, London, and designed for tackling long days on mixed terrain. Find the details, including purchasing options and photos, here…

Big Agnes Torchlight sleeping bags feature zippered panels on both sides that can expand up to 10 inches to customize your sleeping preference. Here’s a closer look a the Torchlight UL 30°, which looks like the most appealing for bikepackers…

New for this year, the Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum is their lightest three-season tent available. Weighing in at less than a pound, this trekking pole style tent still offers a roomy interior and great ventilation. Check out the details here…

UK-based Drj0n Bagworks has been tinkering away over the last few years, silently releasing some intriguing minimalist 3D-printed mounting solutions designed with bikepackers in mind. We got our hands on the complete Drj0n G-Funk Handlebar Strap Deck System and got out on a few overnighters to see how it fared. Find photos, details, and Miles’ thoughts on this minimalist handlebar setup here…

Adventure Cycling Association’s podcast series, Dynamo Jenny, is all about womxn, bikes, and taking up space in America. We reached out to host Jessica Zephyrs to chat about about her involvement with the podcast and what you can expect from it…

Just announced, the new Revel Ranger clears 29 x 2.6″ tires, comes specced with additional mounts for bottle cages and accessories, and is designed to be lighter and faster than the brand’s other offerings. Find details and photos here…

Announced this morning, Brother Cycles and Wizard Works have teamed up to create a limited edition black on tan splatter Tool Roll. Find details, including a peak at their new Reynolds steel Stroma all-season road frame, here…

Just announced, the new Garmin Edge 1030 Plus and 130 Plus cycling computers build on the previous versions to offer more features, better battery life, and more advanced training metrics. Find out what’s new here…

Miles recently met up with Natalie Jones and Tom Roozendaal for a ride on Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Mountain in Duncan, BC, Canada. Learn about Natalie’s free women’s mountain bike lessons, Tom’s involvement with local trail building and advocacy, and a few of the go-to spots in town…