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Behind Tunitas Carryall (Video)
2 Oct 6 Miles Arbour / newsBrian Tran recently gave Jessica Chan of San Francisco-based Tunitas Carryall a visit and put together a delightful short video highlighting her small handmade bag business. Watch it here…
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JPaks Refugi Handlebar Harness Review
7 Oct 5 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsTwo years in the making, the new JPaks Refugi Handlebar Harness is lightweight, stable, and includes a unique Eye Patch headtube protector to keep your frame looking fresh. We’ve been testing one for a few months to see how it stands up against the competition. Find our review here…
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Check out the Quirk Cycles Overland
5 Oct 5 Miles Arbour / newsDesigned for demanding routes like the Atlas Mountain Race, the Quirk Cycles Overland is handmade in London with custom geometry, clearance for 29 x 2.4″ tires, loads of mounts, and the option for a custom bar-roll rack. Check it out here…
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Introducing the Otso Cycles Arctodus
8 Oct 5 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Otso Cycles Arctodus is an expedition-ready fat bike built around a steel frame, carbon fork, and clearance for massive 26 x 5.0″ tires. The Arctodus is designed for maximum traction and all types of terrain. Learn more here…
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Applications Open for 2023 Ultra Distance Scholarship
1 Oct 4 Miles Arbour / newsDesigned to provide opportunities for under-represented cyclists to participate in a self-supported ultra race, the Ultra Distance Scholarship is back for 2023. This time around, it’s presented in partnership with the Pan Celtic Race. Learn how to apply here…
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Panorama Cycles Campout: A Field Guide to Camp Poutine
7 Oct 4 Miles Arbour / foodIn August, a crew from Panorama Cycles set off on a group ride in Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains to take full advantage of the last few days of summer. Find a trip report from Trevor Browne here, including a camp poutine recipe and some great photos by Jonathan B. Roy…
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New Cotic Escapade 853 Limited Edition
3 Oct 3 Miles Arbour / newsThe Cotic Escapade is a steel drop-bar rig with comfortable geometry and room for 650B x 47mm tires. For a limited time, it’s available with Reynolds 853 tubing in two unique colors. Check it out here…
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Ritchey Beacon XL Handlebar: A Drop Bar for Mountain Bikers
39 Oct 3 Miles Arbour / gearNever quite satisfied with the shape of drop bars, Miles finds curvy bar bliss on the Ritchey Beacon XL, a super wide drop bar with a 36° flare. Find his thoughts on it here…
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62 mi. / 100 km2-3 days
The Sea to Sky Trail, British Columbia
35 Oct 1 Miles Arbour CanadaThe Sea to Sky Trail is a 100-kilometer multi-use trail between Squamish and Pemberton, British Columbia, connecting the Pacific Ocean to the towering Coast Mountains further north. This beautiful route spoils riders with turquoise lakes, flowy singletrack, and lots of unique points of interest along the way... -
Friday Debrief: Short Cranks, New Ti Bars, Italy Dreams, and More…
12 Sep 30 Miles Arbour / newsThis week’s Debrief features sweepy Ti handlebars, stretchy shorts, fresh Wolf Tooth bits, breast cancer awareness shoes, short cranks, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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Check out the new Bags by Bird Lil’ Tail Grab
4 Sep 30 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Bags by Bird Lil’ Tail Grab is a smaller handlebar bag with a quick access opening that looks perfect for big-ride essentials. See additional details and more photos here…
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Rigs of the 2022 Atlas Mountain Race
25 Sep 30 Miles Arbour / bikesThe Atlas Mountain Race is an unsupported bikepacking race across Morocco that follows a fixed 1,167-kilometer route from Marrakesh to the Atlantic coast. Just in time for the grand depart this weekend, we’ve gathered details for more than 50 riders and rigs that will be on the route. Dig into them here…