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27 Ways to Enjoy the Munda Biddi Trail
13 Jul 4 Miles Arbour / cultureFor many of us, bikepacking is as much about the riding as it is the people we meet along the way. This concept proved especially true during a ride on the 1,000-kilometer Munda Biddi Trail that Miles and Emily took earlier this year in Western Australia. They encountered new and interesting people each day, all connected by the route in one way or another. Find portraits and vignettes from 27 riders they met on the trail here…
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Rogue Panda Canelo V2 Harness Announced
0 Jul 3 Miles Arbour / newsQuietly released over the weekend, the Rogue Panda Canelo V2 handlebar harness is lighter, more functional, and more affordable than the original. Learn what else is new and find more photos here…
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Adrien Liechti Wins 2023 Ascend Armenia + More Race Updates
2 Jul 3 Miles Arbour / newsOver the weekend, Adrien Liechti took first place at the inaugural Ascend Armenia event, completing the 1,162-kilometer route in just 5 days, 11 hours, and 45 minutes. Organizer Stephen Fitzgerald put together a recap of Adrien’s ride with photos and some other rider updates from the event. Find it all here…
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The New Priority 600HXT with Pinion Smart.Shift Drops Today
20 Jun 29 Miles Arbour / newsJust announced, the new Priority 600HXT is a rowdy aluminum hardtail mountain bike based around a Pinion gearbox with electronic Smart.Shift technology, lots of mounting points, clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires, and more. Find more photos and details here…
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Bikepacking in the Snowy Mountains (Video)
2 Jun 28 Miles Arbour / videoIn Tim Atwood’s latest video, he heads out to the Snowy Mountains in Australia for a solo overnighter before meeting up with friends who came in from Canberra. Watch the video and find a brief recap and some photos from Tim here…
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New 2024 Ergon Grips, Saddle, and DIY Fit Kit Announced
12 Jun 28 Miles Arbour / newsErgon just teased some new grips and saddles to celebrate their 20th anniversary, and they’ll be available next spring. Find a sneak peek at what’s coming from the German brand here…
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The New Road Runner Anywhere Bikepacking Panniers are Here
12 Jun 27 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Road Runner Anywhere Bikepacking Panniers use a simple Voile Strap attachment, roll-top closure, and are purpose-built for off-road riding and bikepacking. Find photos, specs, and all the details here…
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Trailbrush: The Two-Gram Toothbrush
24 Jun 27 Miles Arbour / newsJust launched on Kickstarter, Trailbrush is a 2.6-gram toothbrush head that connects to your camp spoon, cleverly saving weight, space, and plastic in the process. Check it out here…
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Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review: A Long-Term Home Away from Home
31 Jun 27 Miles Arbour / gearThe Durston X-Mid Pro 2 is a two-person trekking-pole-style shelter that’s made from Dyneema composite, weighs just over a pound, and doesn’t skimp on key features. Miles and Emily have been busy testing one for the better part of a year to see how it stands up to bikepacking and as a temporary home while traveling abroad. Find Miles’ long-term review here…
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Rigs of the 2023 Ascend Armenia + Event Backstory
13 Jun 26 Miles Arbour / bikesAscend Armenia is a new self-supported ultra-distance bikepacking race following a 1,100-kilometer route across a challenging mix of terrain through a fascinating country. The inaugural event took off yesterday morning from the Armenian capital, Yerevan, and organizer Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs put together a detailed backstory on the event with brilliant photos, which we’ve paired with rider and rig details for around 20 of the 28 starters. Dig into everything here…
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New Camelbak M.U.L.E. Bikepacking Bags Teased
16 Jun 23 Miles Arbour / newsCamelbak just entered the bikepacking bag game with a complete lineup of on-bike storage, including a saddle bag, frame bag, handlebar bag, and more. Check out the forthcoming Camelbak M.U.L.E. bags here…
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Endless: A Short Story About Human Limits (Film)
5 Jun 22 Miles Arbour / videoJust released, “Endless” follows 2022 Badlands winner Sebastian “Seb” Breuer as he pushes his physical and mental limits and builds on his success at the Across Andes event in Chile and the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Watch the 30-minute film here…