Miles Arbour

The organizers of the French Divide are releasing a five part video series filmed during the 2019 event—with a new episode released every Saturday. Watch the first four episodes here, and we’ll add the next ones as they become available…

The new Rodeo Labs Spork 3.0 is now lighter, slimmer, offers even more tire clearance (for up to 2.4″ tires), and is available for preorder! Find all the specs and photos here…

Announced today, Race Face launched their new Shimano 12-speed compatible MicroSpline freehub body for their Vault hub lineup, joining a growing list of hub manufacturers offering MicroSpline. Here’s more info and the full list of who’s currently offering it…

Sharing an uncanny resemblance to their Aero Gravel Handlebar, Farr’s new Aero MTB Alloy Handlebar is a 760mm wide flat bar with an aero extension for more hand positions and increased comfort. Learn more here…

The Salsa Warroad lineup has been updated for 2020, featuring new paint jobs and build kits—including a top-end Force AXS option. Check out photos and detailed build kits here…

With a small ratcheting wrench, a good selection of interchangeable bits, and several preset torque attachments, Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket LITE NTX offers a lot of functions in a very small and unique package. Find Miles’ thoughts after nearly two years of use, including a motel room bike build and two weeks on the Oregon Timber Trail…

Support trails in NY and get a chance to win a custom build from Solace Cycles. The Barkeater Trails Alliance of upstate New York put together a great fundraiser to support local trail building efforts, and the prizes are pretty sweet. Learn more here…

Just announced, the Teravail Kessel is an aggressive all-mountain tire designed around maximum traction in steep, loose conditions. Available in both 27.5″ and 29″ up to 2.6″ wide, the Kessel looks like a promising option for those seeking out rowdy backcountry singletrack. Learn more here…

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…