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Editor’s Dozen: Miles’ Favorite Gear of 2022
14 Dec 29 Miles Arbour / accessoriesNext up in our annual editors’ gear picks series, Miles shares some of his favourite items from 2022. Find a dozen products that have seen a significant amount of use in the Pacific Northwest or have impressed him from a design and functionality standpoint here…
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Start ’em Young: Bikepacking with our Two-Year-Old (Video)
10 Dec 27 Miles Arbour / newsThe Hardtail Party Youtube channel put together a video of a recent family bikepacking trip with their two-year-old daughter, proving that it’s never too early to start bikepacking with kids. Watch the video here…
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New Veloci Wild Move ATB
14 Dec 27 Miles Arbour / newsTaiwan-based Veloci Cycles recently announced a new all-terrain bike called the Wild Move, which is based around a steel frame, 29 x 2.4″ tire clearance, loads of mounts, and more. Check it out here…
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Leker Leks x Hope Cyclery Albacore Handlebar
4 Dec 26 Miles Arbour / newsPennsylvania-based Hope Cyclery has teamed up with Leker Leks on a special collaboration bar called the Albacore Handlebar, which they describe as an “all-terrain-bar for all-terrain-bikes.” Preorders went live on Friday, and you can learn more here…
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Friday Debrief: Ripsey, Campouflage, Safety Avocado, and More…
6 Dec 23 Miles Arbour / newsThis week’s Debrief features Safety Avocados, the final Rogue Panda Ripsey preorder, a deep dive into bike geometry, Farther’s enamel camouflage bags, the 2023 Rocky Mountain Element, and more. Find it all here…
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Riders in a Mink Cage: A Comic by Reed Olsen
0 Dec 23 Miles Arbour / newsWritten and designed by Reed Olsen, “Riders in a Mink Cage” is a 160-page comic based on his experiences of farming and riding bikes year-round on the East Coast. Learn more here…
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Ride with GPS Adds Route Planner Inspect Tool
7 Dec 21 Miles Arbour / newsRide with GPS just added the Inspect Tool to their Route Planner’s growing list of capabilities, which offers a way to discover existing rides and routes while creating your own. Learn more here…
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The Soma Wolverine is Back in Pumpkin Orange
20 Dec 21 Miles Arbour / newsThe 2023 Soma Wolverine A-Type was just announced and features flat mount brakes, thru-axles, an optional Chromoly steel fork, and a flashy Pumpkin Orange paint job. Check it out here…
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El Gaucho Argentina Expedition with Curve Cycling
10 Dec 20 Miles Arbour / newsThis February, Curve is putting on a guided bikepacking expedition through the Salta Province in the northwest corner of Argentina. There are still a few spots left to join, and they’re offering a discount to our Bikepacking Collective members. Learn more here…
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Orders Open for Singular Cycles Ti Gryphon
19 Dec 19 Miles Arbour / newsUK-based Singular Cycles just opened up orders for their final batch of custom titanium frames of the year, which includes their updated Ti Gryphon. Check out the details on the small brand’s titanium drop-bar 29er monstercross rig here…
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The New Bearclaw Buck Macho: Born on Proxima B
9 Dec 19 Miles Arbour / newsJust announced, the new Bearclaw Buck Macho is a do-it-all titanium hardtail with loads of mounting points, clearance for 29 x 2.8″ tires, sliding dropouts, and more. Find more details and images here…
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Solo Bikepacking Around the World: Mind Mapping (Part 1)
15 Dec 17 Miles Arbour / videoEarlier this year, Boru McCullagh started bikepacking around the world to experience new places and continue his battle with a major depressive disorder. “Mind Mapping (Part 1)” is a must-watch, beautiful new film by Finley Newmark that documents the first leg of Boru’s journey between the UK and Turkey. Find the film, a candid reflection from Boru, and a collection of film and digital photos here…