Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
Miles Arbour
Associate Editor & Events Manager
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The Jolly Rolly Hip Pack is Handmade by Montanus
1 Jan 25 Miles Arbour / DispatchHandmade by Giorgio at Montanus, the new Jolly Rolly Hip Pack uses a roll-top closure, wide padded hip straps, and is available in three X-Pac colorways. Find all the details here…
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Katie Strempke’s 2026 Fat Pursuit Rig (Video)
1 Jan 23 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking Gear ListsKatie Strempke was the first woman and 10th overall rider to finish the 2026 Fat Pursuit 200-kilometer race earlier this month. Learn more about her Chumba Darksky fat bike, find a video she put together outlining her setup, and dig into her gear list here…
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Forbidden Puritan and Heathen: Titanium ATB + MTB
10 Jan 22 Miles Arbour / DispatchForbidden Bike Company in British Columbia just added two fresh models to their bicycle witchcraft family: the Puritan and the Heathen. Both are titanium hardtails, but one is an all-terrain bicycle, and the other is a 130mm-travel trail bike. Get to know the new models here…
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Park Tool’s Calvin Jones Exit Interview (Video)
1 Jan 22 Miles Arbour / DispatchPark Tool’s latest video showcases several new products and features an exit interview between president Eric Hawkins and the recently retired Calvin Jones. Watch the episode here…
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The Lems Trail Thrasher Pros are Waterproof and Have a Wide Toe Box
18 Jan 20 Miles Arbour / DispatchJust released, the new Lems Trail Thrasher Pro shoes feature a grippy Vibram sole, waterproof construction, and a wide toe box that’s often hard to find in a cycling shoe. Take a closer look here…
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Updated Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tents Finally Get New Handlebar Bag
10 Jan 15 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe updated Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent features a redesigned handlebar bag, weighs less than the previous version, and has new pole hardware. Take a closer look here…
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The DirtySixer 32er MonsterEnduro Comes with 32 x 2.4″ Dissectors
16 Jan 14 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new DirtySixer 32er MonsterEnduro is designed around 32-inch wheels, comes in five frame sizes, from L to 4XL, and is specced with the new 32 x 2.4″ Maxxis Dissector tires. Learn more here…
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Introducing the Curve FLINTA* 850 Event
2 Jan 14 Miles Arbour / DispatchNew from Curve Cycling in Australia, the Curve FLINTA* 850 is a free 850-kilometer bikepacking event for riders with marginalized gender and sexual identities. Find all the details here…
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Make Your Own Silky Saw Storage Sleeve
9 Jan 14 Miles Arbour / AccessoriesAfter learning that not all Silky Saws include a protective storage sheath, Miles took it upon himself to design one. In our latest DIY tutorial, he walks through how to make your own cinchable sleeve that keeps your saw protected and ready for action. Find a supply list, photos, and step-by-step instructions here…
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Preorders Open for the Stooge MK8 in Three Fresh Colors
14 Jan 12 Miles Arbour / DispatchDesigned around big 29-inch tires, a steel frame, and a rigid fork, the new Stooge MK8 is founder and designer Andy Stevenson’s take on the ultimate rigid mountain bike. Pre-orders are now open for the latest version, which includes a new fork and three color options. Learn more here…
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ESI Grips Now Available in Forest Green
0 Jan 10 Miles Arbour / DispatchEveryone’s favorite silicone grips are now offered in a rich green hue, and we can’t wait to see them pop up on some builds. Find out how to get a pair of the new Forest Green ESI Grips here…
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(Un)supported Race: A Race Through Poland (Video)
1 Jan 8 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking Videos“(Un)supported Race” is a new video by Bartosz Pawlik that follows Hannah Ghazi-Idrissi at the 2025 Race Through Poland. Hannah planned to use the race as a welcome distraction, but it left her questioning everything, including whether she was, in fact, riding unsupported. Watch the 50-minute video here…
