Miles Arbour

Just released, the new PNW Loam Pedals Gen 2 have been completely redesigned with a blend of concavity and raised edges, along with side-loaded traction pins from Tectonic for grip in every position. Fresh off a week-long bikepacking trip around Vancouver Island, find Miles’ review here…

To prove that you don’t need an expensive bike and fancy gear to have a proper adventure, Tristan Ridley is cycling the length of Great Britain with a budget of just £100. His ride started today, and he’s aiming to cover the 900-mile route in under two weeks. Will his junkyard-find 1970s city bike survive the trip? Follow along here…

The new Crumbworks Carter Bar, made by NITTO in Japan, features a cruisy 25° backsweep but has zero rise, making it suitable for bikes with a comfortable cockpit height. Learn more about the Carter Bar here…

Yesterday, endurance athlete Mark Egge set off on a solo, self-supported ride tracing a modified version of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). His goal is to define a bike-legal version of the CDT and to set a realistic benchmark for how quickly a capable but non-elite rider can complete the route. Learn more here…

The updated Mountain Laurel Designs Poco Panniers (V3) prioritize simplicity and durability above all, featuring a roll-top closure, no excess stitching, two built-in carbon stiffeners, and a waterproof construction. Miles has been testing the smallest version over the last five months. Find his Mountain Laurel Designs Poco Panniers review here…

On Friday, Andrew Strempke finished the 685-mile Oregon Timber Trail in a blazing-fast 6 days, 10 hours, and 10 minutes. Find a short post-ride reflection from Andrew and photos from his ride here…

Earlier this year, Sam and Luke, aka the Garbage Bag Boys, set off on an around-the-world bikepacking trip from Vietnam to Spain. Find a brief recap of their time in Mongolia and photos from their travels here…

Made from raw 5052 aluminum with a hand-stamped logo, the new Mica Sideburns cargo cage weighs 76 grams and attaches to any three-pack mount. Mica has a fresh light mount, too. Check them out here…

Launched exclusively with Hyperlite Mountain Gear, the new Dyneema Woven Composites are made up of layered and bonded Dyneema fibers to offer exceptionally high strength, abrasion resistance, and durability. Learn more here…

Last year, over 140 riders participated in the 2024 Across Andes event in Chile, and nearly half didn’t finish the 950-kilometer route. The organizers just released the official event video, “Patagonia Verde,” which tells the story of human endurance and the strength of the international gravel community. Watch it here…

The new Rogue Panda Ripsey V1 to V2 Retrofit Kit seamlessly converts the V1 Ripsey dropper post saddle bag to the freshly improved V2 version, complete with a machined seatpost clamp. We had a chance to install the kit ahead of today’s launch. Find details here…

After buying their first house, canceling a winter escape to New Zealand, and discovering their favorite childhood ice cream had made its way to British Columbia, Miles and Emily have had some time to reflect on various items and experiences that have already stood out this year. Find their first Editor’s Dozen of 2025 here…