Miles Arbour

The North Star Bicycle Race is a 630-mile event following U.S. Bicycle Route 41 across Minnesota. We caught up with second-place finisher Mayella Krause to learn more about her experience and what it took to be one of just 14 finishers. Find Mayella’s story and some photos from the event here…

Fizik added two new GORE-TEX-equipped shoes to their Terra all-terrain lineup this fall, both featuring grippy Vibram soles, lace-up closures, and a versatile flat or clipless outsole. We’ve been testing out a special collaborative version from PEdALED that launches today to see how they hold up to wet-weather riding in the Pacific Northwest. Find Miles’ Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Shoes review here…

La Conquista Bikepacking follows a 650-kilometer route from Burgos to Valencia in Spain, passing dozens of historical landmarks that include castles, ruins, temples, and fortresses. Erik Allen traveled from Holland to participate in this year’s event, and he put together this recap…

Colorado-based San Util Designs just officially released some lightweight mini panniers featuring a simple Voile strap and daisy chain attachment, a roll-top closure, and a 7L capacity. Find photos, specs, and more details on the San Util Designs Mini Panniers here…

For this dreamy ASMR bike build, Tailfin and Sour Bikes joined forces to create the ultimate Sour Pasta Party bikepacking rig. Find photos, dig into the full build kit, and watch the hypnotizing 14-minute video here…

We recently spotted a fantastic sketch from Doom Bars that illustrates various handlebar sweeps and what they mean for the rider. Take a closer look at the cheeky Doom Sweep Zones diagram here…

Available in three versions maxing out at 660mm wide with a 25° flare and shallow drop, the Crust Towel Rack Bar is the original super-wide drop bar. They show a lot of promise as comfortable dirt-road-ripping and bikepacking handlebars. After a few months of testing, find Miles’ thoughts on why they might just be his new favorite curly handlebars here…

To celebrate 15 years of business, Swift Industries is releasing a special collection of bags in an original color scheme accented by hot pink and desert bone Cordura. Take a closer look at the Swift Industries 15 Year Anniversary Collection here…

After a year-long hiatus, the Sour Bicycles Bad Granny is back! This time, it exists as a limited version with a raw steel frame, cranks, and bars, an integrated dropper post lever, and a true ATB silhouette. Find photos, specs, and other essential details here…

The new Stridsland Barnacle Lite Fork is a lightweight version of their original Barnacle Fork, and it’s now available in several variations with clearance for 26 x 3″ or 27.5 x 2.6″ tires. Find photos, specs, and everything else you need to know here…

The Surly Grappler is back with a fresh new paint job the Minnesota brand is calling “Subterranean Homesick Blue.” Find photos and details on one of our most popular review bikes of 2022 here…

Istra Land is a 430-kilometer off-road bikepacking event across Istria, a triangular-shaped peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Rufus Wenlock had lofty plans for the event, but after a busy season and a handful of injuries, he set his sights on a new objective: simply finishing the ride. Find his reflection and photos from the organizers here…