Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
Miles Arbour
Associate Editor & Events Manager
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68 mi. / 109 km 2-3 daysAround the Babines
10 Sep 9 Miles Arbour CanadaServing up jaw-dropping views of the towering Babine Mountains, alpine singletrack, grin-inducing descents, and rolling gravel roads, Around the Babines is a stunning 110-kilometer loop just east of Smithers, British Columbia, that packs in some of the area's best riding. Enjoy it as an overnighter or spread it out over three days to soak in the magic… -
7mesh Guardian Collection and the Guardian Air Jacket: GORE-TEX ePE in Action
25 Sep 8 Miles Arbour / ApparelPart of the new PFAS-free 7mesh Guardian Collection, the 7mesh Guardian Air Jacket is an ultralight waterproof jacket made from Gore-Tex ePE fabric. Find Miles’ first impressions after testing a pre-production version on several early-season bikepacking trips and details on the entire Guardian Collection here…
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Velocio’s 2025 Fall/Winter Collection is Here
1 Sep 4 Miles Arbour / DispatchJust announced, Velocio’s new 2025 fall/winter collection includes several new and updated apparel options for cool-weather riding. Find details on some items we think look particularly useful for bikepacking here…
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Firsthand Framebuilding School Opening in Portland
0 Sep 4 Miles Arbour / DispatchTeased at MADE last month, Firsthand Framebuilding has plans to open a modern, fully equipped bicycle fabrication school in Portland, Oregon, with classes starting next year. Learn more about this exciting project here…
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Introducing the Alberni Bam Bam (Video)
0 Sep 3 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosFollowing the release of Canada’s latest bikepacking route, the Alberni Bam Bam, we’re pleased to share a short overview video that videographer Tom Powell put together from the scouting trip this summer. Watch the seven-minute video here…
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272 mi. / 438 km 8 daysAlberni Bam Bam
108 Sep 3 Miles Arbour CanadaForming a 450-kilometer loop around the south end of Vancouver Island, the Alberni Bam Bam is a week-long bikepacking route that starts and ends in Nanaimo, British Columbia. It links gravel roads, rough doubletrack, and a four-hour boat ride up the Alberni Inlet, featuring numerous swim spots, old-growth forests, quirky communities, and so much more... -
Buffalo Bags BUFFALORIDE Cyanotype Collection
3 Sep 2 Miles Arbour / DispatchThailand’s Buffalo Bags just released their latest limited edition bag line. This time, they’re printed using the camera-less photographic process known as a cyanotype, resulting in a one-of-a-kind print of leaves and bike parts. Check out the collection here…
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PNW LTD Silver Range Handlebar and Lever: Silver Parts for All!
4 Sep 2 Miles Arbour / DispatchPNW Components’ latest drop includes two shiny new limited edition versions of the Gen 4 Range Handlebar and Range Dropper Lever. Find all the details here…
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The Pashley Wildfinder is Made in the UK
4 Sep 2 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new Pashley Wildfinder is an all-terrain bicycle with a UK-made steel frame and fork, clearance for 29 x 2.4″ tires, loads of mounting points, and the option to run a 100mm suspension fork. Discover all the details here…
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Rigs of the 2025 Badlands
38 Aug 29 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BikesThe Badlands is a non-stop, unsupported gravel challenge along the edge of Europe that follows a rugged 820-kilometer loop through Southern Spain. Ahead of Sunday’s grand depart, we’re sharing a massive roundup with nearly 90 rigs that will be out on the course. Explore the gallery with details on each bike here…
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The Road to MADE: Is it Worth the Cost?
8 Aug 28 Miles Arbour / CultureCountless variables determine the cost of exhibiting at tradeshows, including travel, entry fees, booth setup, and, in the case of MADE, the creation of show-worthy bicycles. We wanted to hear from the builders absorbing these expenses to answer the ultimate question, “Is it worth it?” The Road to MADE shares perspectives from 20 brands at the 2025 MADE bike show, shedding some light on the realities of attending…
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Rigs of the 2025 MADE Bike Show: Attendee Edition
40 Aug 27 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BikesDuring this year’s MADE bike show, we thought it would be fun to highlight a selection of intriguing attendee bikes, so we set up outside the bike valet area and collected rider and rig portraits and details from nearly 40 people. Read on to explore the incredibly diverse Rigs of the 2025 MADE Bike Show: Attendee Edition…
