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 released, the new Lems Trail Thrasher Pro shoes feature a grippy Vibram sole, waterproof construction, and a wide toe box that’s often hard to find in a cycling shoe. Take a closer look here…
The updated Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent features a redesigned handlebar bag, weighs less than the previous version, and has new pole hardware. Take a closer look here…
The new DirtySixer 32er MonsterEnduro is designed around 32-inch wheels, comes in five frame sizes, from L to 4XL, and is specced with the new 32 x 2.4″ Maxxis Dissector tires. Learn more here…
New from Curve Cycling in Australia, the Curve FLINTA* 850 is a free 850-kilometer bikepacking event for riders with marginalized gender and sexual identities. Find all the details here…
After learning that not all Silky Saws include a protective storage sheath, Miles took it upon himself to design one. In our latest DIY tutorial, he walks through how to make your own cinchable sleeve that keeps your saw protected and ready for action. Find a supply list, photos, and step-by-step instructions here…
Designed around big 29-inch tires, a steel frame, and a rigid fork, the new Stooge MK8 is founder and designer Andy Stevenson’s take on the ultimate rigid mountain bike. Pre-orders are now open for the latest version, which includes a new fork and three color options. Learn more here…
Everyone’s favorite silicone grips are now offered in a rich green hue, and we can’t wait to see them pop up on some builds. Find out how to get a pair of the new Forest Green ESI Grips here…
“(Un)supported Race” is a new video by Bartosz Pawlik that follows Hannah Ghazi-Idrissi at the 2025 Race Through Poland. Hannah planned to use the race as a welcome distraction, but it left her questioning everything, including whether she was, in fact, riding unsupported. Watch the 50-minute video here…
Following last winter’s rain jacket roundup, we’ve been on the hunt for equivalent rain pants that are packable, dependable, and suitable for wet-weather riding. We tested some of the top cycling-specific rain pants from Albion, 7mesh, Patagonia, PEdALED, and other brands to see how they stack up. Find the results and mini-reviews of the best rain pants for bikepacking and off-road touring here…
Santa Cruz’s category-bending gravel bike, the Stigmata, was just updated with fresh colors and build kits for the new year, as well as a limited edition splatter/fade frameset. Check out the 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata lineup here…
The Stridsland Titanium Beachcomber is a premium Ti version of founder Matias Stridland’s take on the ultimate 26+ modern-retro MTB. Pre-orders are open for the latest version, which sees several updates for 2026. Learn more here…
Just announced, the new Nordest Sardinha 3 features several updates, including UDH dropouts, increased tire clearance, and slightly revised geometry. Pre-orders are open now, with delivery expected this spring. Check it out here…
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