Miles Arbour
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Miles Arbour is a university business graduate, has training in outdoor adventure guiding, and puts that education to good use by riding bikes. His sarcasm will often get the better of him.
He quite literally feared the idea of riding a bike on the rural roads where he grew up in Ontario. It wasn’t until a bike became a means of transportation was he turned on to the idea of riding further from civilization. Miles’ relocation to Powell River, British Columbia has opened up even more opportunities for big rides, fizzy water sampling, and the chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful terrain in the Pacific Northwest. He’s been known to tackle projects (with wit) that are thrown at him and looks forward to contributing to the industry as much as he can. You can follow Miles on Instagram @MilesArbour.
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…
Those crazy Canadians are back at it again! This time Buck, Ryan, and Eric ride the 721-kilometer Wapusk Trail from Peawanuck, Ontario, to Gillam, Manitoba—raising money for northern communities through True North Aid. Watch the trailer here…
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…
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