Miles Arbour

The Rocky Mountain Solo is an outlier within the brand’s mountain bike focused lineup. The 2019 Solo 70 has seen a few updates, including new drivetrain specs, a dropper post, and high volume 650B tires. Miles spent the winter seeking out gravel paths and quiet paved roads on British Columbia’s west coast, mixing up bikepacking and all-weather commuting. Find the full review below…

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has unveiled the 3,700-mile Great American Rail-Trail route, a multi-use trail that will span the United States from coast to coast. Here’s the interactive map, two new videos, and state-by-state completion statistics…

The Dales Divide is a bikepacking event in the UK that crosses the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Park. We reached out to the organizer Chris Ellison for a recap of this year’s event. Read on for his detailed recount of what sounds to be quite a challenging ride…

PEdALED just released an updated line of bikepacking bags as part of their Odyssey Collection, including a handlebar roll, seat pack, frame bag, and top tube bag. Read on for an overview of everything in the new collection…

The Bikes or Death Podcast focuses on the people and stories that contribute to the bikepacking community. With six episodes under his belt, we reach out to creator Patrick Farnsworth to learn more about him, the podcast, and his plans for 2019…

Endura’s MT500 collection is designed to offer rugged trail performance, and a good selection of the products in this range also feature a waterproof design. Or, at the very minimum, some water repellency for light rain and mud. Miles spent the winter commuting by bike on British Columbia’s mild and rainy west coast, and here’s his review of the MT500 Waterproof Jacket, MT500 Spray Trouser II, and the MT500 Plus Overshoe.

Nigel is back! Porcelain Rocket’s standalone handlebar bag has been redesigned to simplify the manufacturing process, create a sleeker package, and offer a sturdier bag for extra clothing, cameras, or anything else you may want quick access to. Read on for complete details…

Just announced, North St. Bags’ first venture into bikepacking includes a brand new roll-top micro pannier, top tube bag, and updated hip pack. Here’s a first look, including a selection of photos and details on how to get yours…

In case you missed it, registration opened for the 2019 Bikepacking Summit last week. Here’s a quick overview of the event, details on this year’s venue, and information on how to sign up…

Morvélo, a small bicycle apparel company based out of Brighton, England, recently launched a new collection that’s geared towards gravel riding and bikepacking. The Overland Collection promises a more casual look but doesn’t skimp on technical features. Read on for everything you need to know…

Sterling Boin is cycling and skiing Colorado’s tallest peaks. Here’s a bit more about his project, some pre-trip photos, and a live map to track his progress…

Last summer, Western Mountaineering finally introduced two quilts into their vast line of sleeping bags, both made in the USA using some of highest quality materials available. We were one of the first to get our hands on the 11oz. NanoLite quilt for some summer and fall bikepacking. Here’s a first look, thoughts on this impressively lightweight quilt, and a comparison of other lightweight quilts on the market…