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Friday Debrief: Hot Bars, Blood Oranges, Flashy Anodizing, and More
10 Jul 15 Miles Arbour / newsThis week’s Debrief features new handlebars from Velo Orange, a story about fear, some fresh Voile straps, a great debate, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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Check out the Made in USA Allied BC40
4 Jul 14 Miles Arbour / newsOver two years in the making, the new Allied BC40 is a made-in-USA carbon full-suspension cross-country bike designed for aggressive riding and and going fast. Check it out here…
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2022 Bohemian Border Bash Race: Event Recap
2 Jul 14 Miles Arbour / newsThis year’s Bohemian Border Bash Race followed a fixed 1,000-kilometer route circumnavigating the ancient borders of Bohemia, passing through Germany, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic. We reached out to the first and only solo female finisher, Linda Farczadi, for a reflection on her ride. Find that and a gallery of photos taken by Maty Podrouzek here…
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Angus Young’s European Divide Packlist
6 Jul 14 Miles Arbour / gear-listsStarting tomorrow, Angus Young has plans to set off on an individual time trial on the European Divide Trail, a 7,600-kilometer mixed surface route from Norway to Portugal. Find a video breakdown of his pack list and a preamble from Angus here…
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Sea to Summit Flame Sleeping Bag Review: Emily’s Hunt for Sleep
4 Jul 14 Miles Arbour / gearThe women’s-specific Sea To Summit Flame sleeping bag line-up was recently expanded to include more sizes and temperature ratings. We’ve been busy testing out the 35°F rated Flame 2 sleeping bag in a variety of conditions over the last few months. Find our review here…
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Wren Perseverance Handlebar Review: Funky Adventure Bar
18 Jul 14 Miles Arbour / gearReleased last fall, the Wren Perseverance Bar features a massive aero loop out front and is the small brand’s take on the perfect handlebar for bikepacking and multi-day riding. We’ve been testing one out since its release. Find our review here…
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American Classic MTB Tires Start at $45
9 Jul 13 Miles Arbour / newsAmerican Classic is re-entering the mountain bike tire game with four different tread patterns and three construction levels starting at just $45 per tire! Check out their new tire line-up here…
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Mountain Laurel Designs Ultra Poco Panniers and More
9 Jul 9 Miles Arbour / newsVirginia, USA-based Mountain Laurel Designs has just entered the bikepacking scene with some ultralight mini panniers, cargo cage bags, and dry bags. Check them all out here…
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Ride Concepts Tallac and Flume Shoes Review
8 Jul 9 Miles Arbour / apparelThe Ride Concepts Tallac and Flume Shoes are men’s and women’s-specific flat trail shoes designed for big days and epic terrain. Miles and Emily have been testing them out for the last few months to see what they’re all about. Find our review here…
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Through the East Kootenays (Film)
10 Jul 8 Miles Arbour / videoRalph Samson and Alex Cormier set off on a bikepacking trip around the East Kootenays of British Columbia, Canada, riding a modified version of the BC Trail to start and finish in Fernie. Watch their beautifully shot 10-minute film, “Through the East Kootenays,” here…
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Save $500 on Select Why R+ and El Jefe Frames and Builds
2 Jul 7 Miles Arbour / newsWhy Cycles just put selected frames and complete builds on sale, offering up to $500 off. This includes their R+ gravel bike and new El Jefe hardtail backcountry mountain bike. It’s a good time to get yourself a titanium dream bike. Learn more here…
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Have You Seen the New Ron’s Bikes Fab’s Abs?
4 Jul 5 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Ron’s Bikes’ Fab’s Abs is their smallest bag yet, featuring an expandable roll-top bungee closure, and it’s handmade in Connecticut. Check it out here…