Miles Arbour

Taster Trip by Adventurefuel is a three-day introduction to bikepacking where participants learn all the mechanical skills, camping tricks, and packing hacks for a successful and fun bikepacking adventure. Organizer Lewis Brindley put together a recap from last month’s spring Taster Trip, including stunning photos from their overnighter in Wanaka, New Zealand. See it here…

Bikes or Death hosted its second annual Bikepacking Basics campout a few weeks ago, welcoming 30 riders for a chance to try out bikepacking in a supported environment. Find a written recap and photos from event organizer Patrick Farnsworth here…

Tour De Los Padres is a challenging 185- or 300-mile bikepacking route that traverses some of the most scenic areas of the Southern Los Padres National Forest, California. Around 30 riders showed up for this year’s grand depart, and Drew Raney, the organizer of this year’s Tour Route, put together a recap of how things played out. Find Drew’s story and photos from the event here…

The CINQ Plug6 Plus builds on Tout Terrain’s growing lineup of integrated top cap dynamo chargers with a USB-C port and a new charging optimizer for consistent power at all speeds. Check it out here…

Later this month, Lael Wilcox will begin riding around the world and going after the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation by bicycle. In preparation for the big day, she just released a new podcast that will take a deep dive into her preparation and experience along the way. Listen to the first episode here…

In our latest YouTube video, Neil sits down with the Outdoor Alliance to learn more about the EXPLORE Act and what it means for bikepackers, the strategies they use to engage with policymakers, and more. Watch it here…

The new Surly Sunset Bar is a BMX-inspired riser bar with a generous 820mm width and 110mm rise, and it looks perfect for anyone looking for a more upright riding position. Find all the essential details here…

Osprey has officially entered the bikepacking category with its new Escapist line, a complete set of bags designed to fit a wide range of bikes and riding styles, featuring RF-welded seams and other promising details. Dig into the Osprey Escapist bikepacking bags here…

The new Priority Gemini is a low-maintenance gravel bike equipped with a Pinion Smart.Shift internal gearbox, responsive geometry, and your choice of an aluminum or titanium frame. Find all the details here…

The Dispersed Handlebar Roll is a unique two-part handlebar system that blends the simplicity of a standard bar roll with the convenience of a removable internal dry bag and integrated front pocket. Miles has been testing one on bikepacking trips throughout the last two months. Find his Dispersed Handlebar Roll review here…

Restrap just launched a feature-rich hydration vest aimed squarely at bikepackers and self-sufficient riders. Find the scoop on the Restrap Race Hydration Vest here. Plus, see details about The North Race challenge, a callout to ride as far north as you can from Restrap’s headquarters in 24 hours…

The Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes are clip-in mountain bike shoes optimized for equal comfort on and off the bike. After a year of bikepacking, including two week-long scouting trips in the US, countless trail rides, and too much hike-a-bike, Miles reports on what might be his new favorite clipless mountain bike shoe yet. Find his Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes review here…