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Two Hydration Vests Reviewed: Apidura vs PEdALED
22 Aug 5 Miles Arbour / accessoriesAs hydration vests become increasingly common in the world of bikepacking, we figured it was about time we got our hands on two of the latest to see what all the fuss is all about. Find Miles’ thoughts after testing the Apidura Racing Hydration Vest and PEdALED Odyssey Hydro Vest here…
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Fastest Known Rockstar (Video)
7 Aug 4 Miles Arbour / newsAfter bikepacking the Rockstar Gravel route last year, Kerry Werner returned to challenge the fastest known time on the 270-mile course between Harrisonburg and Roanoke, Virginia. Fastest Known Rockstar documents this massive effort, and you can watch it here…
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A Mini Guide to Adding Alt Hand Positions to Flat Bars
87 Aug 4 Miles Arbour / gearAlthough many of us are completely sold on bikepacking with flat bars, they have one major drawback compared to their curvy counterparts: a lack of alternative hand positions. Find our mini guide to popular solutions to this problem here, including reviews of top-rated bar ends, thumb grips, and inner bar ends…
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The Tour Divide: Sofiane Sehili (Video)
7 Aug 3 Miles Arbour / videoVitus Bikes just released a short four-minute look at Sofiane Sehili’s 2022 Tour Divide win, including some new footage from during the race and at the finish in New Mexico. Watch it here…
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Iohan Gueorguiev Memorial Ride
0 Aug 3 Miles Arbour / newsSome friends of the late Iohan Gueorguiev have organized an overnight ride and campout in Cranbrook, British Columbia, to celebrate his life and cycling accomplishments. Learn more here…
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Two New State 4130 All-Road Colors
4 Jul 28 Miles Arbour / newsState Bicycle Co. just announced two new color options for their affordable flat-bar 4130 All-Road gravel bike: Matte Olive and Pacific Gold. Check out both new colors here…
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Republica Bicicletas Shares New Prototype Hardtail
4 Jul 27 Miles Arbour / newsBrazil-based República Bicicletas recently teased their first prototype hardtail mountain bike, which will eventually shape a standard offering in their lineup. Find photos, specs, and details here…
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Editor’s Dozen: Miles and Emily’s Favorite Gear of 2022 (Summer)
34 Jul 26 Miles Arbour / gearPrime riding season is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest, serving up some of the best conditions for long days of bikepacking, ocean swimming, and slow nights at camp. Miles and Emily have put together a dozen of their favourite products for this roundup, including new finds and time-tested gear that’s been coming along on every ride…
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Repurposed: Gravel Riding in British Columbia (Film)
1 Jul 22 Miles Arbour / videoRepurposed, a new short film by Chris Hatton, shares the story behind his relationship with gravel riding and the commercial logging roads that make it possible. Shot in British Columbia, this inspirational 7-minute film takes a closer look at how gravel riding is redefining what these roads are used for. Watch it here…
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Friday Debrief: Lachlan’s new Book, Blue Packrafts, a Limited Edition Jones…
4 Jul 22 Miles Arbour / newsThis week’s Debrief features Lachlan Morton’s new book, a smoke blue packraft, the Women’s Tour, a limited edition Jones, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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Rigs of the 2022 Transcontinental Race No.8
32 Jul 22 Miles Arbour / bikesAfter a two-year hiatus, the Transcontinental Race is back for 2022. With help from the organizers, we’ve put together details on some of the race rigs that will be setting out on the roughly 4,000-kilometer route across Europe. Find our gallery of more than 50 rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…
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Oveja Negra’s Sewing Hope Fundraiser
3 Jul 18 Miles Arbour / newsOur friends at Oveja Negra in Colorado have teamed up with a handful of other brands on a raffle fundraiser to support Ukrainian refugees. Learn more and find a link to enter here…