Miles Arbour

Earlier this morning, 37-year-old Scotland local Kerry MacPhee became the first woman (and sixth overall rider) to finish the 2024 Highland Trail 550 (HT550) event, finishing the rugged 550-mile route in just 3 days, 23 hours, and 18 minutes. Joergen Trepp was at the finish line to capture photos and hear about her ride. Learn more here…

Tout Terrain just updated their Pinion-equipped Outback with more wheel size options, clearance for 3.0″ tires, a revised geometry, and more. Find all the essential details on the new Tout Terrain Outback Xplore II here…

Mel Webb and Cynthia Carson, hosts of the Detours podcast, caught up with over half of the women currently participating in this year’s Highland Trail 550 to hear about their journey to the start line and what they’re hoping to get out of the experience. Listen to the full episode here…

The new Bags by Bird Side Bustle Pannier is designed to be compact and lightweight and has a tapered shape for extra clearance while riding or pushing. Find all the details here…

Back with an entirely new design, the Esker Lorax Ti is a titanium drop-bar mountain bike capable of running 29 x 2.6″ tires and a 120mm travel fork. Find everything you need to know about what looks to be a promising new bikepacking platform here…

In Sour Bicycles’ latest video, they sit down with team rider Quinda Verheul from the Netherlands to learn all about her bike and gear setup for the 2024 Highland Trail 550. Watch the short video here…

Designed by Thorbin Atwell-Donaghey in Colorado, the Orbiter Rack is an interesting steerer tube-mounted handlebar cradle that rotates on two sealed cartridge bearings beneath the stem in order to remain stationary relative to the handlebars. Check it out here…

This year’s Buckshot event in British Columbia challenged nearly 70 riders with freezing rain, snow, and unbearable winds, making the already challenging 430-kilometer route that much more difficult. Mike Coulter documented his sub-24-hour ride and put together an engaging 15-minute video from the event. Watch it here…

The second annual Hellenic Mountain Race follows a demanding 883-kilometer route through Greece’s rugged mountains, far from the beaches and islands most people associate with the country. We’ve gathered rig and gear details for around 40 riders who are taking on this year’s event, and you can explore the full gallery before tomorrow’s grand depart here…

Shimano is expanding its 12-speed component family with a new 2 x 12 GRX Di2 system, complete with updated dual control levers, a clutch-equipped rear derailleur, and shifting optimized for off-pavement riding. Dig into the new Shimano 2 x 12-speed GRX RX825 Di2 system and limited edition GRX SPD pedals here…

Known for its stunning scenery, uncooperative Scottish weather, and technical terrain, the Highland Trail 550 (HT550) is one of the bikepacking classics. The 2024 grand depart kicks off Saturday morning, and more than 60 riders will take on the rugged 550-mile route. Find our gallery of over 30 race rigs here, featuring detailed bag and gear highlights for each…

Just in time for the 2024 Tour Divide, Revelate Designs has announced that Ana Jager will be joining their ambassador team. Learn more about their new partnership and Ana’s impressive race and ride resume here…