Miles Arbour

Last week, Justinas Leveika took first place at the 2026 Highland Trail 550 race in Scotland, completing the 566-mile course in just over three and a half days. He shared a rig check video that walks through his Trek Top Fuel, his bags, and the gear he carried. Watch it here…

Following the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Miles met up with Loren Mason-Gere of Astral Cycling to try two 32-inch hardtails back-to-back on various terrain to see if all the theoretical talk at the expo stood up on the trail. Find their first impressions and a surprising discovery after Miles broke his first 32-inch spoke here…

Keith Marshall, the owner of Kumo Cycles in Australia, just shared details on a new prototype he’s calling the Overlander. Packed with stunning details, the Overlander was designed for riding in Australia’s wildest places. Find photos and details here…

The latest bag maker to take advantage of Old Man Mountain’s FLiP OEM program is Rogue Panda in Flagstaff, Arizona, with their new Buckskin Mini Pannier. We tested a prototype on a small segment of the Arizona Trail and got to check out the production version ahead of today’s launch. Find our first look at the Rogue Panda Buckskin Mini Pannier here…

The new Rogue Panda Picketpost Rack-Top Bag is a unique top-opener with a roll-top closure, a backpacking-inspired mesh pocket, and two width options to fit various racks. We tested a prototype, got out for a shake-down ride with Rogue Panda’s founder, and tried out the final version over the weekend. Find all the details on the Picketpost Rack-Top Bag and a peek at the upcoming Elden Rack-Top Bag here…

The 2026 Pinyons and Pines is a self-supported 413-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona, and follows some of the best terrain in the northern part of the state. Ahead of tomorrow’s grand depart, we gathered details for over 50 race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. See them all here…

Teased at Sea Otter, the new Stinner Refugio Podium 32 is a US-made titanium 32-inch gravel bike that’s available as a limited-edition pre-order. Only 50 frames are being produced. Learn more about the Refugio Podium 32 here…

First launched in 2020, Rubberlover is an online tire database designed to help cyclists find the perfect tire. After disappearing for a while, we’re happy to report that founder Jason Lynch has brought it back! Learn more here…

Mel Webb, host of the Detours podcast, is currently riding the 2026 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland. Ahead of the grand depart, she spoke to some of the women participating in this year’s event about their journeys to the start line and what they’re most excited for. Listen to the full episode here…

Just in time for the 13th annual Highland Trail 550 (HT550) grand depart in Scotland tomorrow, we gathered details on nearly 40 race rigs participating in this year’s event, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full roundup here…

Relentless Components just updated its Spur Shot slingshot with a fully CNC-machined construction, a refined look, and several integrated tools. Learn more about the Relentless Spur Shot V2 here…

White Industries is a precision bicycle component manufacturer based in Sonoma County, California. Best known for its iconic polished cranks, White Industries is just a couple of years away from its 50th anniversary, an impressive milestone few companies of its size have reached. Miles spent a few days exploring the shop, getting to know the people, and learning about their strategies to keep relevant and productive. Find a massive gallery from his visit and learn all about White Industries here…