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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…
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Friday Debrief: LaShay’s Sonoran Bloom, SPD Vans, Paul Duplex, and More…
9 Dec 16 Miles Arbour / newsThis week’s Debrief features the clipless Vans, RAW in OpticGreen, Oveja Negra’s Sonoran Bloom Collection, the Bikes Bikes Bikes! Podcast, and more. Find it all here…
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2023 Salsa Spearfish Lineup Announced
6 Dec 15 Miles Arbour / newsSalsa’s full-suspension progressive cross-country mountain bike, the Spearfish, was just updated with fresh build kits and new color options for 2023. Check them out here…
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Bags by Bird (BXB) Tail Grab Review
3 Dec 14 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsReleased earlier this fall, the Bags By Bird Tail Grab is a unique handlebar bag that comes in two sizes, has a rando-style flap opening, and offers quick-access storage for ride essentials. We’ve been testing both the Lil’ Tail Grab and the Big Tail Grab for the last couple of months to see what they’re all about. Find our review here…
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Introducing the Wilde Dream Engine
22 Dec 14 Miles Arbour / newsHandmade in the USA with your choice of steel or titanium tubing, the new Wilde Dream Engine is a drop-bar, go-anywhere adventure bike that appears to check a lot of boxes for bikepacking. Find all the details on the Minnesota brand’s latest bike here…
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2022 Vermont Super 8: Event Recap
0 Dec 13 Miles Arbour / newsNearly 40 riders showed up for the fifth annual Vermont Super 8 event in September, with plans to tackle one of three route options ranging from 280 to 655 miles. We reached out to the Director of Vermont Bikepackers, Daniel Jordan, for a detailed recap of how the event played out…
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Registration Now Open for Transcontinental Race No. 9
2 Dec 13 Miles Arbour / newsThe ninth edition of the Transcontinental Race is scheduled for July 2023, and the application window just opened. Learn more about the event and how you can get signed up here…