Miles Arbour

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…

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…