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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.
As is becoming tradition, Panaracer just launched this year’s limited edition version of their popular GravelKing tire lineup in two eye-catching colors: Matcha and Panaracer Purple. Check them out here…
On Saturday morning, Austin Killips set a new overall fastest known time on the Arizona Trail 800 route with an impressive time of just 8 days, 23 hours, and 27 minutes. The wildest part is that this was Austin’s first bikepacking event. Learn more about Austin and her ride and plans for the year here…
“Ride the Divide,” the film that captured the essence of the inaugural 2008 Tour Divide, is back again with a commemorative re-release featuring unseen footage, a fresh edit, and an all-new soundtrack. Watch the “Ride the Divide Returns” trailer and learn more about the upcoming world premiere here…
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…
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