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Katie Strempke is First Woman to Finish 2022 Pinyons and Pines
4 May 15 Miles Arbour / newsOur congratulations to Katie Strempke, who became the first woman to finish the 2022 Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race yesterday—for the second year in a row! Find a quick update on this year’s event here…
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Andrew Strempke Finishes Pinyons and Pines First… Again!
7 May 14 Miles Arbour / newsLast night, Andrew Strempke was first to finish the 2022 Pinyons and Pines event in Arizona for the second year in a row. Find a quick recap from event organizer Dana Erns with photos from Wyatt Spalding here…
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2022 Pinyons and Pines: Day 1 Recap
5 May 13 Miles Arbour / newsAfter a full day—and a long night of pedaling for some—the riders of this year’s Pinyons and Pines event in northern Arizona are heading into day two on the bike. Wyatt Spalding was out shooting photos on the route and put together a recap of the first day of the event. Check it out here…
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PEdALED Releases New Jary Collection and Women’s Odyssey Apparel
0 May 12 Miles Arbour / newsPEdALED just launched its updated spring men’s Jary All-Road Collection plus a completely new women’s Odyssey Collection. Find details on both lineups here…
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Rigs of the 2022 Pinyons & Pines
18 May 11 Miles Arbour / bikesPinyons and Pines is a 300-mile self-supported bikepacking race that takes in some of the best riding in Northern Arizona, following a mix of singletrack, dirt roads, and doubletrack. Find our gallery of more than 40 race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…
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Check out the SimWorks Doppo High Plains Drifter
8 May 10 Miles Arbour / newsThe new SimWorks Doppo High Plains Drifter is a modern take on a mountain flyer/klunker style bike, complete with a US-made frame, a bolt-on truss assembly, and optional add-ons from Doom Bars and Jack Supply. Check it out here…
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The Stridsland Barnacle Fork is Nearly Here!
27 May 10 Miles Arbour / newsDesigned for 26″ mountain bikes from the 80s and 90s, the Stridsland Barnacle Fork is a retro conversion fork with loads of mounting options, four variations to suit a wide range of rigs, and clearance for 26 x 3.0″ tires. Learn more here…
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New Farr Carbon Aero Bolt-On Large Adds 5cm
0 May 9 Miles Arbour / newsIf the original Farr aero extension wasn’t quite long enough for you, you’ll be pleased to hear that the brand just released a longer Carbon Aero Bolt-On for more hand positions and versatility. Check it out here…
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Two New Racks from Republica Bicicletas
1 May 5 Miles Arbour / newsBrazil-based Republica Bicicletas just released two new front racks that both feature an interesting threaded leg adjustment. Find more details and photos here…
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Velo Orange Brings Growtac Brakes to USA
29 May 5 Miles Arbour / newsVelo Orange just announced that they’re the first official importer of Growtac Equal Mechanical Disc Brakes in the United States. Learn more about these beautifully functional brakes here…
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RockStar Challenge Gravel 250: Event Recap
10 May 5 Miles Arbour / newsLast month, nearly 60 riders lined up in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for the 2022 RockStar Challenge, following one of three different route options, based around trail, gravel, or pavement. We reached out to laterne rouge and bikepacking newbie Zdenka Worsham for a reflection on her time on the 250-mile gravel course. Find her story here, including photos, lessons learned, and a recap from the organizers…
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Bontrager Foray Review: One Year Later
9 May 4 Miles Arbour / apparelPositioned as a durable, versatile clipless cycling shoe for trail riding, cyclocross, and gravel, the updated Bontrager Foray Mountain Bike Shoe looks to be a solid contender for bikepacking as well. We’ve been testing a pair for more than a year to find out how they hold up to a wide variety of rides and conditions. Find our review here…