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Cynthia Carson Wins 2024 Atlas Mountain Race
5 Feb 15 Miles Arbour / newsCynthia Carson is officially the first woman to finish the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race, completing the rugged route in 4 days, 19 hours, and 3 minutes. We heard from her at the finish line, and you can find her brief report and more episodes of the AMR podcast here…
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Crossing Tusheti – A Bikepacking Adventure in Northern Georgia (Film)
2 Feb 15 Miles Arbour / videoWith the Caucasus Mountains in the Republic of Georgia free of snow, four friends set off on a 180-kilometer bikepacking trip linking stunning singletrack, green meadows, and rugged mountain passes together through Tusheti National Park. Watch the film from their trip here…
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Justinas Leveika Wins 2024 Atlas Mountain Race
3 Feb 14 Miles Arbour / newsCongratulations to Justinas Leveika, who just took first place at the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race, finishing the challenging 1,300-kilometer route across Morrocco in 3 days, 19 hours, and 27 minutes. Find photos from the finish in Essaouira here…
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Into The Lowlands (Film)
2 Feb 14 Miles Arbour / newsPresented by FLA Cycling, Into The Lowlands is a new 25-minute documentary exploring Florida’s long-distance cycling and bikepacking culture. Find the full film with some words from Robert Schaefer and a selection of photos from the project here…
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PACKDURO: Bikepacking Overnighter, Twelve Mile Creek, Golden, BC (Video)
2 Feb 14 Miles Arbour / videoProject Freewheel is back with their latest “packduro” film, which documents a short but challenging overnighter into the Dogtooth Range near Golden, British Columbia. Find photos, a short summary of the trip, and the 14-minute film here…
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Revel Tirade Review: Arizona Trail Approved
39 Feb 14 Miles Arbour / bikesDesigned around a thoughtful titanium frame and a 140-150mm travel fork, the Revel Tirade is the Colorado-based brand’s heaviest-hitting hardtail yet. We were curious to see how it compares to the now-defunct Why S7 and what it offers as a mid-travel bikepacking rig. Coinciding with today’s launch, Miles has been pedaling around Southern Arizona for several weeks to find out. Dig into our full Revel Tirade Review here…
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New Bedrock Cairn Evo Line and Desert Clay Mountain Clog Drop Today
10 Feb 13 Miles Arbour / newsBedrock Sandals just updated its entire Cairn Evo Line with improved durability, grip, and fit. They also added a new color option to their popular Mountain Clog collection. Find details on both launches here…
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Desert Reunion: Bikepacking the North Monumental Loop (Video)
4 Feb 13 Miles Arbour / videoEarlier this winter, Katrina Hase and her son Ian set out to tackle the north end of the Monumental Loop in New Mexico. It was Ian’s first bikepacking trip and a welcome excuse for a mother-son reunion. Watch the video Katrina put together from their time together here…
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Lewis Ciddor’s Tour Te Waipounamu Post-Race Bike Check (Video)
3 Feb 13 Miles Arbour / newsCurious about what Lewis Ciddor brought along during his third-place finish at this year’s Tour Te Waipounamu in New Zealand? In his latest video, Lewis shares what worked, what didn’t, and what he’d change for next time. Find his complete gear list and watch the video here…
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The 2024 Soma Juice Has Boost Hubs and More Mounts
7 Feb 13 Miles Arbour / newsThe newly released 2024 Soma Juice features several promising updates, including tweaked geometry, boost hub spacing, more mounts, and fresh color options. Find photos, specs, and additional details here…
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2024 Atlas Mountain Race Update and Podcast
0 Feb 12 Miles Arbour / newsThe organizers of the Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) and Atlas Mountain Race (AMR) are bringing back their podcast this year, starting with the 2024 AMR, which is now underway after a delayed start. Find an update from the event’s first few days and listen to the first three episodes here…
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Revelate Designs Nook and Cranny Review: Tiny Bags for Awkward Spaces
12 Feb 12 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsThe new Revelate Designs Nook and Cranny are mini frame bags designed for full-suspension mountain bikes and day rides when carrying just the essentials is enough. We got out on a few rides before today’s launch for a closer look. Find everything you need to know here…