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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.
In preparation for the 2024 Tour Divide, mountain endurance athlete Jackson Long just released an in-depth video look at the bike and gear he’s bringing along for the ride. Watch the video, dig into his complete gear list, and learn more about his 2024 Tour Divide film project here…
Otso’s first proper trail bike, the Hoot Ti, is built up around a 140mm travel fork, playful geometry, a titanium frame, and 3D-printed dropouts and chainstay yoke. Find all the details here…
The custom framebuilders at Firefly in Massachusetts just released what they’re calling the “ultimate all-terrain bicycle,” designed around a custom titanium frame, 29 x 2.6″ tires, flat- and drop-bar compatibility, and the option for their new custom titanium fork. Find everything you need to know about the Firefly ATB here…
Esker Cycles just expanded their hardtail lineup with their most aggressive hardtail to date, the Smokey Ti. Optimized for a 160mm travel fork with a 64.5° head tube angle, this bike looks ideal for riders who love a rowdy descent. Learn more about the Esker Smokey Ti here…
Teased at MADE last year, the new Randi Jo Fabrications x SimWorks Muscovy Bag has a roll-top closure and a magnetic buckle, and it’s designed specifically for the Nitto Bag Supporter. Find all the details on that and the new Biggest M.U.T. here…
Following a first-place finish at last year’s Tour Divide, Ulrich Bartholmoes is lining up at the 2024 edition and also has his sights set on the Triple Crown Challenge record. Find his complete gear list and details on the bike he’ll be riding here…
For nearly two decades, Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles has been designing and selling functional steel bicycles fueled by a lifetime of working in the bike industry and an unshakable obsession with drop bars and big tires. We swung by his shop in Point Reyes Station, California, to get to know the Black Mountain story firsthand and take a closer look at a few of his bikes…
The new Sour Bicycles Cowboy Cookie is a short-travel, full-suspension mountain bike designed, developed, and built at Sour headquarters in Saxony, Germany. Read on to find all the details on their foray into the world of full-squish bikes and their new long-travel full-suspension bike, the Double Choc…
Last fall, Jack Thompson, aka The Ultra Cyclist, set his sights on the 1,067-kilometer Munda Biddi Trail in Southwestern Australia. He finished the entire route in just 2 days, 12 hours, and 15 minutes, establishing a new fastest known time. “Munda Biddi Dreaming” is a 23-minute film that shares the highs and lows of his experience. Watch it here…
We’re thrilled to see that San Francisco-based apparel brand Ornot just released a women’s version of their popular Lightweight Mission Shorts, a favorite among the team. Check them out here…
Alexandera Houchin just became the first woman to complete the 2024 Grand Loop, finishing the 365-mile loop in Colorado and Utah in 3 days, 3 hours, and 58 minutes. Johnny Price was at the finish line to capture her record-setting finish. Find details here…
The Grand Loop is a stunning 365-mile route that hits the Tabeguache Trail, Kokopelli Trail, and Paradox Trail in Southwest Colorado and Utah. This year, over 40 riders have registered for the grand depart, which took off this morning from Nucla, Colorado. With help from the organizers, we gathered details on nearly 40 riders and rigs taking on the 2024 Grand Loop. See them here…
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