Miles Arbour

Just announced, Panorama Cycles updated their Chic-Chocs fatbike with some frame tweaks and new graphics that pay tribute to the endangered Atlantic caribou. Learn more here…

The 2019 French Divide saw nearly 120 participants, but only around half of those would finish. Anne De Smet was one of two solo female finishers of this year’s event, and put together a personal reflection of her experience with photos from Milopix & Louis Lambin…

The third annual Bikepacking Summit took place last weekend at Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway, just outside of Ellijay, Georgia. Like at last year’s event, we were overwhelmed with positivity after three days of storytelling and community building with fellow bikepackers. Here’s a massive collection of photos and a summary of what went down during the weekend…

Just announced, Surly has updated the Krampus with two new build options and fresh paint jobs for 2020. Pick from front suspension with a dropper post or completely rigid, the choice is yours…

The Lazio Trail takes riders on a tour of ancient roads and verdant hills, through some of the most picturesque areas of the Lazio Region in Italy. We reached out to David Gambuli, a participant of this year’s “Extreme” route option, for a recap and a selection of photos provided by the riders. See it all here…

Just announced, Bontrager’s new Rally clipless mountain bike shoe claims to be durable enough for the most aggressive of riders and perfect for rowdy singletrack descents. Check out all the details here…

The original AeroPress coffee maker has been a long-term favourite for backcountry coffee enthusiasts. Recently announced, the new AeroPress Go is sure to appeal to those traveling by bike with its more compact design and integrated carrying case that doubles as a mug. Learn more here…

The third event in the Brother in the Wild bikepacking series took place in Berlin on August 31st, bringing in over 70 riders for two days of exploration and relaxation. Here’s a quick recap from Will Meyer, plus a great selection of photos from Robert Krugal…

The newly released PNW Components Loam Grip is designed to be ultra grippy, durable, and is available in a range of colours to match PNW’s Loam Lever. Check out all the details here…

Just announced, Fizik has added three brand new shoe models to their growing Terra line, designed for all-mountain riding, but with subtle differences depending on the expected terrain and weather. Check out all the details here…

This year’s Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400 event, which starts and finishes in Boise, Idaho, saw nearly 80 riders at the grand depart and a new unofficial course record. Brady Callahan put together a personal reflection and photos of this year’s event. Read his account followed by details on the winner…