Miles Arbour

In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Miles walks through a simple guide to make your own bikepacking-friendly fire starters. Best of all, most of the necessary materials are sitting in your laundry room garbage right now…

After 22 days, 7 hours, and 30 minutes, Jill Martindale, Petr Ineman, and Casey Fagerquist rolled into Nome after pedalling and pushing 1,000 miles through one of the most challenging events out there. They are the first and only finishers of the 2020 Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000. Congratulations!

Ritchey just released the new WCS VentureMax XL Handlebar, a flared and ergonomic bar that’s one of the widest on the market. Measuring 52cm at the hoods, their bar joins the growing number of flared drop bars that are aimed at bikepacking and rowdy gravel riding. Check out all the details here…

This year’s Stagecoach 400 event challenged those brave enough to face the snow, rain, and uncomfortably low temperatures. Winner Jeff Kerkove persevered through it all, finishing on Sunday morning in 2 days, 2 hours. Here’s a detailed breakdown of Jeff’s bike and gear, plus photos from Dave Malwitz…

Just announced, Whisky Part’s new No.9 MCX Monster Cross fork can clear 29 x 2.0″ and 27.5 x 2.4″ tires, pairs well with drop-bar gravel bikes*, and has three-pack mounts on each blade. Find all the details here…

Last month, Bikes or Death Podcast host Patrick Farnsworth teamed up with Aggieland Cycling in College Station, Texas, to offer a group campout into the Sam Houston National Forest. Here’s his recap of the ride, including photos and details on the next ride for those living in the area…

In this double header review, we take a look at the ultralight and super packable Primus Micron Trail canister stove, plus the slightly larger, but more versatile OmniLite Ti Stove. Whether you’re happy with just oatmeal and coffee, or more sophisticated camp meals in mind, one of these stoves will surely fit the bill. Check out Miles’ impressions here…

Farr’s new Supa-Wide GRVL handlebar provides another great option for those on the hunt for a generously wide drop bar—collaborating with Nitto Handlebar Works in Japan to make it happen. Learn more here…

PNW Components just released an updated version of their popular Rainier Dropper Post, adding more options and a nifty Tool-Less Travel Adjust System to dial in the fit. Watch the official launch video and find more details here…

Tucson’s Campfire Cycling is on a mission to connect people, bikes, and the great outdoors. Through their web store and full-service bike shop, Josh Lipton and his small team are eager to provide gear, knowledge, and service for everyone with an interest in bikepacking. We joined for their inaugural Breakfast By Bike ride last winter, and stopped by the shop to see what they’ve been up to…

The Overland Archive Podcast, a new project from 2018 Tour Divide winner Lewis Ciddor, is a bikepacking-focused podcast that will showcase stories from Australia and beyond. Learn about the podcast and where to listen here…

The Huracan 300 is Florida’s most epic self-supported bikepacking race, with some of the state’s longest and hardest climbs, attracting over 100 riders at this year’s grand depart. We reached out to Jen Colestock for a reflection on her experience, accompanied by an amazing set of photos from David Childers…