Miles Arbour
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Miles Arbour is a university business graduate, has training in outdoor adventure guiding, and puts that education to good use by riding bikes. His sarcasm will often get the better of him.
He quite literally feared the idea of riding a bike on the rural roads where he grew up in Ontario. It wasn’t until a bike became a means of transportation was he turned on to the idea of riding further from civilization. Miles’ relocation to Powell River, British Columbia has opened up even more opportunities for big rides, fizzy water sampling, and the chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful terrain in the Pacific Northwest. He’s been known to tackle projects (with wit) that are thrown at him and looks forward to contributing to the industry as much as he can. You can follow Miles on Instagram @MilesArbour.
To commemorate 15 years in business, Bedrock Sandals is launching a limited-edition birthday drop inspired by the brand’s geological roots and archival artwork. Learn more about the Bedrock Sandals Metamorphic Collection here…
After years of resisting the urge to make a hydration hip pack, Bellingham, Washington’s High Above finally set out to make a better option, complete with a 1.5L bladder and a design suitable for big days out. Learn more about the new High Above Cascadia 4L here…
After a two-year hiatus, Sarah Swallow’s Ruta del Jefe event is returning to Patagonia, Arizona, next spring for four days of adventure, education, community, and advocacy. Learn more about the 2027 event here…
If you’ve gone bikepacking in British Columbia, you’ve likely ridden on a resource road. In an effort to identify which roads are most important for recreation access, the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has launched a Resource Road Access Survey. Learn more and complete it here…
The Sour Pasta Party 32 takes the German brand’s most popular cross-country hardtail and redesigns it to work with the hottest wheel size of the moment. Miles has been putting the Pasta Party 32 through its paces over the last few months as his daily driver and bikepacking rig to see what it does best and uncover the truth about bikepacking on 32-inch wheels. Dig into his review here…
Firsthand Framebuilding in Portland, Oregon, has officially opened registration for its 2026/2027 framebuilding, metalwork, and welding courses. See more and learn how to apply here…
Alyssa Secreto, a 35-year-old endurance cyclist from Colorado Springs, is in the hospital after being hit by a car in the final stretch of the Tour Divide. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with medical bills and ease her long road to recovery. Learn more and support Alyssa here…
Nordest calls their new titanium 32er an “explosive cocktail of pure madness.” The Nordest Gimonde Ti 32er clears 2.4″ tires, has plenty of mounting points, and is made from double-butted titanium tubing. Check it out here…
Bikepacking can be hard, whether you’re pushing a loaded bike up a hill or dealing with adverse conditions. Among the struggles, it can be easy to lose sight of the enjoyment most of us are seeking when we pack a bunch of camping gear on the bike. In this piece, Miles and Emily share more than a dozen items, ideas, and strategies that all serve a single mission: making bikepacking more fun…
The new Tout Terrain Chiyoda III Select 7.1 comes equipped with a Cycles Manivelle basket, a Pinion gearbox, and 50mm tires. It’s equally suited for urban commutes and gravel adventures alike. Take a closer look here…
Ergon had a few upcoming products on display at Eurobike over the weekend, and the new Ergon GMS grips caught our eye, which are set to replace the popular GA3 grips this fall. Get the full scoop here…
Henna Palosaari’s latest video documents a three-day hut-to-hut bikepacking journey above the Arctic Circle in Finland, following a 150-mile route to the villages and remote huts of Kolari, connected by gravel roads and trails. Watch her 11-minute video and learn more about the route here…
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