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, 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…
Late last night, Zach Verhey completed the Adirondack Trail Ride in a record 3 days, 12 hours, and 43 minutes…shaving 10 minutes off the previous fastest time. Check out the details here, including some great photos by Eric Teed…
Located on the eastern edge of the Adirondacks in upstate New York, Solace Cycles designs bikes that are purpose built for the geography and terrain of the region. We stopped by their testing grounds at Otis Mountain for a quick look at their entire lineup, including the OM-1, OM-2P, and their most recent OM-3 prototype…
The 5th annual Adirondack Trail Ride (TATR) took off this morning from Northville, New York, following a challenging mix of trail and service road through the 6-million acre Adirondack Park. We stopped by the grand depart, and with the help from the riders, we’ve put together rider portraits and details on their rigs. Check them all out here…
After having great success with their Aero Bolt-On extension, RideFarr has created a one-piece handlebar that incorporates more hand positions for long distance gravel riding. Learn more here…
Just announced, Quebec-based Panorama Cycles added another fatbike to their lineup, the Torngat. Designed around a versatile Reynolds 725 steel frame and a carbon fiber fork, the Torngat has a lot going for it. Check out all the details and photos here…
The Gunny Loopy Loop is an annual event based out of Gunnison, Colorado. Two loop options provide plenty of singletrack, mountain views, and a fair share of rocks. Here’s a recap of the event including photos from Joe Tonsager of JPaks, and words by organizer, Jefe Branham…
The Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks and Gloves utilize a soft knit fabric, waterproof membrane, and moisture wicking lining to keep your extremities warm and dry on the wettest of days. Miles got his hands (and feet) on both for a mix of all-weather commuting and gravel exploration. Read his thoughts here…
For 2020, Marin has added several fresh offerings to their “beyond-road” family, including the new Headlands 2, Nicasio+, and Lombard. Check out the details on each here…
The Marin Pine Mountain has seen some considerable updates for 2020 and is now based around 29 x 2.6″ tires and has a slacker front end, and possibly features the most mounts we’ve ever seen on a steel hardtail before. Find all the details here…
Juliet Elliott heads out to the Elan Valley in Wales with two strangers for on an off-road bikepacking adventure. This raw video showcases the group’s ability to overcome rain, wind, and nighttime navigation, all while keeping their spirits high. Watch it here, plus see a fantastic set of photos from Tom Farrell…
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