Miles Arbour
Associate Editor & Events Manager
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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.
Next up in our Budget Bikepacking Build-Off series, which challenges our editors to assemble a bikepacking rig and camping kit for under $500, we share Miles’ 1993 Univega Via Carisma. Find details on his bike and photos from a stunning overnighter on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast with insight into his money-saving strategy that prospective bikepackers might appreciate here…
Noah Wangerin of Wan Gerin Bikes was showing off an interesting and slightly bizarre cargo fork at the Master Bicycle Builders Show last weekend. Learn more about the Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk here…
The new Sklar PBJ Handlebar was designed for the Performance Basket Jammer frameset, and it features a lightweight aluminum construction, a nice balance of angles, and clean aesthetics. Miles has been testing one for several months and put together some thoughts on how it compares to other bars and what he likes about it. Dig into his Sklar PBJ Handlebar review here…
The new Tarptent ArcDome Ultra is a four-season, freestanding dome-style tent with room for two people, an Ultra TNT construction, and two vestibules. Check it out here…
The latest iPhone operating system adds the ability to send iMessages or SMS messages via satellite when you’re off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Learn more about this promising new feature here…
The new State Bicycle Co. Monster Carbon Fork v2 features a flip-chip dropout for rake adjustment, has clearance for 27.5 x 2.4″ tires, and costs just $299. Learn more here…
In the latest episode of the “Here. There. Everywhere.” video series, Miranda Miller asks Lael Wilcox to build her a bikepacking route that she could ride without knowing anything about in advance. Watch the full video here…
Sklar Bikes in California just received a shipment of their first production hardtail frame, the Tall Tale, as well as their new PBJ Handlebars. Both are available to order now. Find details here…
After 108 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes, Lael Wilcox has officially broken the women’s Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, shaving 16 days off Jenny Graham’s 2018 time. Learn more about Lael’s astonishing world ride here…
The new Bike Tire Pressure Calculator from Wolf Tooth Components uses metrics like wheel size, tire width, rider weight, and even temperature to help you dial in your ideal tire pressure. See how it works here…
The Bedrock Mountain Clogs are the brand’s “first-ever closed-toed schist kickers,” complete with grippy outsoles, a secure strap system, and a roomy toe box. Just in time for cooler temps, Bedrock has added three new color options to the Mountain Clog lineup. Check them out here…
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