Miles Arbour

Based on feedback from endurance athletes, Australia-based kLite has announced the latest version of their dynamo-powered light, the kLite Bikepacker Ultra V2. Find all the details here, including a product launch video from founder Kerry Staite…

Granite Design’s Stash Chain Tool, Multi Tool, and Tire Plug are designed to stow away in your bike’s steerer tube and in both ends of your bars, ready at a moment’s notice. Here’s a closer look and our thoughts on each after a month of use…

The highly anticipated Flaanimal 5.0 from Rodeo Labs is now available for preorder, as either a frameset or complete build in several different colours. Check out all the details, photos, and learn how to get one here…

The Mountain Laurel Designs Solomid XL is a USA-made, single-pole asymmetrical pyramid shelter that weighs just under a pound and provides ample interior space. Paired with the optional InnerNet, the Solomid becomes an ultralight, bug-free tent designed to hold up well in almost any conditions. Miles has had a Silnylon Solomid XL for over six months now, and shares his thoughts here…

The Race Around Rwanda is a 1,000km unsupported single stage race through the beautiful Rwandan countryside, and Ryan Le Garrec and Lander Deldime were on site to document the 2020 event earlier this month. Watch the trailer for their upcoming film here…

Designed and tested to tackle the 2018 Silk Road Mountain Race, the Kegeti is Chiru’s a do-it-all, ultra-endurance bike. The Kegeti has seen some updates for 2020, including more tire clearance and some frame changes. Find all the details here…

The stock Trek 520, the quintessential steel touring bike in the brand’s lineup, wasn’t quite doing it for Miles. Here is his take on a classic, complete with a flat bar conversion, 1×11 drivetrain, and the absolute biggest tires he could fit. Find details, lots of photos, and a complete build kit here…

Announced today, Bontrager’s new GR2 dedicated off-road gravel shoe is designed to tackle a wide variety of terrain with ease. We managed to get our hands on a pair for this first look. Find photos, details, and Miles’ initial impressions here…

Kokopelli’s new XPD packraft is said to be their most versatile yet – designed to be durable, portable, and user-friendly. Check out all the details, and photos, here…

This year marked the fourth edition of Fat Viking, a winter ultra endurance race in the heart of Norway. We reached out to the event founder and third place finisher, Nina Gässler, for a recap of this year’s event, as well as a selection of photos captured by Antti Ollila…

Onboard The Transcontinental Race, a film by Antonin Michaud-Soret, explores the unique experiences of the largest ultra-distance bikepacking race across Europe. To coincide with the film’s release through Vimeo On Demand, we’ve put together a Q&A with Antonin to learn about the project, plus a great selection of photos from photographer James Robertson…

Just announced, the new WTB Raddler is a “radder version of the Riddler,” providing more grip and better durability, and is available now with black or tan sidewalls in 700 x 40 or 44mm sizes. Learn more here…