Miles Arbour

The Bearclaw Thunderhawk is a performance-minded 650B gravel plus bike that’s equipped to handle road, trail, and everything in between. Miles got his hands on this category-bending machine to see how much the Force 1 27.5” MTB build could handle. Here’s our review after a few months of riding gravel roads and singletrack, and a first place finish on a new bikepacking event in southern California.

Nemo just launched its 2019 collection of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads. With new designs and an emphasis on cutting weight, many of these products may be of interest to bikepackers who are in need of some new camping gear this year…

A few months ago, the Rough-Stuff Fellowship started curating and sharing over 60 years of their adventures, and we’re digging it. Now, the Fellowship has announced plans for a book that showcases the best photos, journals, and maps from the archive. Read on for details and to learn how to get your copy…

Last weekend was the 2019 JayP’s Backyard Fat Pursuit in Island Park, Idaho. We reached out to Jay for a few photos and a recap from the event…

The Jamis Dragonfly Sport is designed around 26+ tires, adjustable sliding dropouts, and a Reynolds 520 steel frame. Modern geometry and a value-packed build were the driving forces behind Miles and Emily’s decision to bring the Dragonfly along on their vanlife excursion this summer. Read on for the full review, including a major emphasis on introducing the average cyclist to bikepacking, and why the dragonfly is one of nature’s most efficient killers…

The 2018 Tuscobia Winter Ultra was held last weekend in northern Wisconsin. We reached out to the event organizers for a recap of the event and got our hands on a great selection of images from photographer Greg Prellwitz. Plus, as an added bonus, some thoughts from this year’s winner, Salsa-sponsored rider Jill Martindale…

A few months ago, Wanderlust Gear announced some major updates to their Rattlesnake Stem Bag and new color options for the Beargrass Top Tube Bag. We got our hands on the complete set and put together a first look here…

The Grand Loop is a new short film that showcases some of the adventurous destinations on New Zealand’s South Island. Like most good ideas, Damian Stones and Erik Hall came up with the idea for their trip over a few beers, and they decided to ride the route on gravel bikes in the middle of winter. Watch the film here, and read on for a Q&A with Damian…

For 2018, the DangerBird 350 was offered in an inclusive format that attracted more riders, support from the city, and also resulted in one woman completing the entire route on foot. Here is a recap of the event from the organizer, a selection of photos, plus Ella Raff’s thoughts on running the Monumental Loop…

Fyxation’s Mesa MP Subzero Pedals are big, grippy, and designed around a durable nylon body with a chromoly steel spindle. Although they’re purpose-built with winter riding in mind, these pedals are certainly worth checking out if you’ve been considering giving flat pedal bikepacking a shot, no matter the season…

Why Cycles announced some updates to their popular R+ drop bar all-roader today, including more mounts, a few frame adjustments, and updated frame graphics. Here are some photos and the details on the R+ v3…

Nestled on the banks of the Umpqua River is the rural town of Elkton, Oregon, home to Randi Jo Fabrications. Specializing in the production of high-quality soft goods, the family-run business is dedicated to the creation of utilitarian products that everyone can enjoy. Find out more about how they got started, why they love waxed canvas so much, where the business is headed, and see an exclusive photoset from their heartwarming little workspace…