Miles Arbour

Last winter we reported on four cyclists planning to fat bike 600km through Northern Ontario’s polar bear country, from the Attawapiskat First Nation to Smooth Rock Falls. Well, they made it happen and put together a video of their trip. Watch the full video here, followed by a stunning gallery of photos…

Wolf Tooth’s new B-RAD Bottle Shift joins their growing lineup of clever bottle relocation devices, perfect for full-suspension bikes or those with small front triangles…

Just announced, PNW Components’ new extra-wide, MTB-inspired Coast Drop Bar and Stem are designed for off-pavement riding by addressing issues related to comfort and control. Find all the details, including PNW’s launch video, here…

Timmermade offers custom sleep systems and apparel that are all made by hand in a solar-powered cabin in central New York. Miles has been using a Wren False Bottom Sleeping Bag and Waterbear Hood over the last few months, and reports back to share his thoughts. Find the review here, plus a Q&A with maker Dan Timmerman to learn more about his unique approach to custom gear…

Just when we thought there couldn’t be any more options, San Fransisco-based Ornot has collaborated with their neighbours at Mission Workshop to offer a limited colour run of their Axis Hip Pack. See the details here…

Next up in our Editor’s Dozen gear lists, Miles shares his thoughts on some components, clothing, and events that stood out in 2019. After six months on the road, from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast and back again, Miles has packed in his fair share of riding. Here are a dozen items that have continued to prove their usefulness, over and over again…

Cairn Cycles’ new carbon Adventure Fork features generous tire clearance, internal dynamo routing, Anything Cage mounts, and more. Check out all the specs and photos here, including details on how to pre-order a fork of your own…

Salsa’s beloved Cowchipper and Cowbell Deluxe handlebars are now available in a silver finish. Find all the details here…

The inaugural Across Andes bikepacking race, 1,450km from Chile to Argentina, brought in 30 racers from all over the world. We reached out to Ashley Carelock, the only participant in the solo female category, for a reflection of her experience. Find her race report here…

The River to Sea Loop is a three-day group ride that starts and ends in De Leon Springs, Florida. We reached out to event organizer Karlos Bernart for a recap and photos from the trip…

The Transpyrenees is an ultra-distance cycling race that starts from the Mediterranean and ends on Europe’s Atlantic coast, and the race organizers just released a full-length video from this year’s event, providing a good look at what the route is all about. Watch it here….

Scotland-based Straight Cut Design has released their take on the classic handlebar harness, featuring some design tweaks for added stability and simplified cable routing. Find details and photos here…