Miles Arbour
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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.
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…
Just released, the new Priority 600ADX was designed and tested with help from adventure cyclist Ryan Van Duzer, and they claim it’s the “undisputed champion of the bikepacking world.” With a $3,500 price tag, it’s also one of the most affordable Pinion-equipped bikepacking bikes we’ve seen. Find everything you need to know here…
Just released, the new Chiru Fukaï was designed specifically to tackle the Rhino Run, a 2,750-kilometer route connecting South Africa and Namibia. It has clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires, eight bottle mounts, and room for a big frame bag. Check it out here…
The itty bitty Take a Trip Baby Stem Bag looks just like a regular-sized stem bag but is sized fit to things like chapstick, candy, and other ride essentials. Take a closer look here…
Pinyons and Pines is a self-supported 300-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona, and follows some of the best terrain the northern part of the state has to offer. To coincide with today’s grand depart, we gathered details for over 50 race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. See them all here…
“Bike to Fly” is a new film by Will Phelps that documents nine days of fly fishing and bikepacking in Patagonia as part of Miles Sebald’s 30,000-kilometer ride from Alaska to Argentina. Watch the hour-long film here…
The Ride with GPS global heatmap layer is now available with your choice of all-time, 7-day, and 30-day filters, providing a clearer snapshot of where folks are riding. Learn more about the new feature here…
The new Decathlon ADVT 500 bikepacking bag lineup includes two top tube bags and three framebags, all of which are made from recycled ripstop polyester. Find more details and photos here…
The newly released LifeStraw Sip is the world’s first reusable stainless steel water filter straw capable of removing microplastics, bacteria, and parasites from drinking water, and it’s small enough to slip into any bike bag. Learn more here…
In Ryan “Kodak” Brown’s latest video, he and Ilse head to Southeast Spain to ride the 700-kilometer Montañas Vacías route as Ilse’s first bikepacking trip. Watch the stunning hour-long video they put together here, which serves as an excellent overview of what you can expect from the route…
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