Miles Arbour

The Wizard Works Alakazam Basket Bag comes in two sizes, designed to fit Wald 137 and 139 baskets, and uses an expandable roll-top closure for an easily adjustable and versatile fit. It’s well suited for everything from running errands to dirt road touring, and is handmade in London, UK. Here’s our full review after a few months of daily use…

The Latigo Campout aimed to bring people with various outdoorsy interests together for a weekend in the mountains with good coffee and live music. Mark Finster, the event organizer and Founder of Latigo Coffee, put together this great recap, including a video and a collection of photos. Check it all out here…

In case you missed it, Portland Design Works and Chris King Precision Components have partnered to create a nationwide locator for bicycle retailers. This interactive map collates location data and the current operating procedures of bike shops across the US. Find the map here…

The Arizona Trail Association, PeopleForBikes, and the Back Country Horsemen of America have teamed up to fund a research study about electric bicycle (e-bike) use on trails—and want to hear from you! Find the short questionnaire here…

New Zealand-based Neutron Components just opened up preorders for their onboard multi-tool system. The Oh Sh!t Kit, or O.S.K. for short, tucks away in your bar ends and offers everything you need to get you home when things go wrong. Learn more here…

Wizard Works’ new weekly email newsletter is catering to those in various states of lockdown—bag-making tutorials, prize giveaways, challenges, and more! Check out the details and how to get involved here…

This spring, freelance videographer Ralph Samson travelled from Quebec to Arizona to ride the Sky Islands Odyssey route. Ralph created a short film about his experience, and we’ve put together an exclusive first look. Watch the film, see some photos from the trip, and read a Q&A with Ralph here…

Just announced, MicroSHIFT’s new Advent X drivetrain is lighter than both Shimano and SRAM, offers a reasonable 11-48T range, and costs just $167. Is it too good to be true? See everything we know so far here…

After a combined 500+ miles of riding, Miles and Lucas report back on Bontrager’s GR2 Gravel Bike Shoe, which was released earlier this spring. The lace-up closure and no-frills design are likely to appeal to bikepackers and gravel enthusiasts alike. Learn more here…

Niner has announced a line of strapless, bolt-on framebags for their 2020 RLT 9 and MCR 9 gravel bikes. Learn more about their custom frame bag, top tube bag, and matching ride wallet here…

Even after extensive planning and preparation, bikepacking events often don’t go as planned. That was certainly the case for the participants at the 2020 Stagecoach 400. San Diego local, Martin Rodriguez, takes us through a reflection of his attempt at this year’s event, including a bunch of great photos from along the way…

The inaugural Drift 100 brought in nearly 30 participants, including cyclists, runners, and skiers. Jefe Branham was the first to finish the 100-mile route with a time of 17 hours and 47 minutes. We reached out to learn more about his experience in Wyoming’s Wind River Range…