Miles Arbour
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Race Through Poland is a Transcontinental Race-style bikepacking event that takes riders through the most iconic mountains of Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. There were more than 100 riders at this year’s event, and we reached out to finisher Bradley Woodruffe to learn more about his ride. Find his story and a selection of photos from Małgorzata Michalik here…
Late last week, Jan Heine of Rene Herse Cycles took off on an individual time trial on the Dark Divide 300 bikepacking route in Washington, setting a new fastest known time (FKT) of just over 37 hours. Learn more about his ride, strategy, and bike here…
Across Andes is a 1,100-kilometer unsupported ultracycling gravel race in Chile. There were more than 150 riders at last year’s event in November, and the organizers just released the official 27-minute event film by Andrew Figueroa for everyone to enjoy. Watch it here…
Announced in the spring, the SimWorks Burrito Rack is a Japanese-made rear bag support with a highly adaptable design that makes it perfect for frames without rack mounts. Miles has been testing it out alongside the matching RAL Extra Rice & Beans Bag, and you can find his two-in-one review here…
Equal parts stunning and brutal, Iceland’s Westjords region is packed full of untouched landscapes and dramatic views. Tom Wall of the Cycling366 YouTube channel put together a video of his three-day solo bikepacking trip there. Watch the video, learn more about the route he took, and read about his trip here…
The Mason Bokeh was just redesigned with loads of updates, including more tire clearance, three fresh color options, and a new carbon fork with even more mounting options. Learn more about the Mason Bokeh 3.0 and how to preorder one here…
Weighing less than three pounds and with enough room for three people, the new Tarptent Triple Rainbow DW is a three-season double-walled tent that’s packed full of handy features. Check it out here…
The titanium Solace Cycles OM-1 was just updated with refreshed geometry for better downhill handling, more bottle mounts, and clearance for longer dropper posts. Find photos, specs, and more here…
Inspired by Australia’s long-rooted history with overlanding, the Curve GMX+ Titanium is designed to handle big rides through challenging terrain, move swiftly in a variety of conditions, and easily carry everything needed along the way. Miles and Emily spent around two months living aboard the GMX+ during their recent trip to Australia and report back for this review. Find heaps of photos and their findings after 2,000 kilometers of pedaling here…
Presented by REI, “The Right to Joy” follows trans-masculine cyclist and policy scholar Izzy Sederbaum’s journey as he navigates the aftermath of a cougar attack, overcomes his fears, and becomes a vocal advocate for diversity and trans inclusion within cycling communities across the United States. Watch the inspiring 20-minute film here…
Released today, the HUNT 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure Wheels are built to excel in fast, loaded ultra-adventures and endurance races. Find photos and specs on the brand’s latest carbon wheels here…
The Scotland-made Straight Cut Design Dropper Seatpost Saddlebag works alongside the Wolf Tooth Valais dropper clamp, dishes up 4.5L of storage, and is perfect for fast and light trips on technical terrain. Miles has been busy testing one for the last few months. Find his review here…