Miles Arbour

Bellingham-based Baphomet Bicycles is raffling off a handmade singlespeed hardtail to benefit Ride Group, an organization focused on bridging the gap between cycling business, sport, and LGBTQ+ communities. We had a chance to check the bike out in person yesterday at the MADE bike show, where we caught up with Baphomet founder Dillen Maurer. Learn more here…

The new RatKing Cradle is a unique adjustable rack that can attach to the fork steerer tube or seatpost and doubles as a front bag support or a rear cargo platform. We were able to check one out in person at the MADE bike show in Portland yesterday. Find photos and details here…

The MADE bike show in Portland is in full swing, and we’ve been busy capturing some truly stunning bikes and getting to know the makers behind them. To kick things off, find photos and details on five framebuilders we spoke to yesterday morning. From steel hardtails to titanium dream machines and kids bikes, see it all here…

Designed to offer an engaging and spirited ride for folks venturing beyond gravel and onto trails, the UK-made RAW is Mason’s first dedicated flat-bar mountain bike. It has proven its capabilities at events like the Highland Trail and Dales Divide, and we were curious how it would handle multi-day bikepacking trips, trail riding, and everything in between. Find Miles’ long-term review of the Mason RAW after countless unloaded rides around the Pacific Northwest, a route-scouting trip to Idaho’s Sun Valley region, and a handful of close-to-home overnighters here…

Handmade in Colorado, the new Mosaic MT-1 is a titanium hardtail with custom-tuned geometry, clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires, 110-130mm of front suspension, and custom finishings. Learn all about it here and find out how to get discounted tickets to the MADE bike show in Portland this weekend, where the MT-1 will be on display…

Abe Kaufman completed the 350-mile Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) late last night in just 1 day, 15 hours, and 44 minutes, the new fastest known time on the route. Find a post-race reflection and a few photos from Abe here…

The new Whisky Scully Bar has all the right curves for long-distance touring, including a 23-degree backsweep and just the right amount of rise, and it comes in carbon and aluminum. Check it out here…

“Crossing Tasmania” follows Payson McElveen during his 32-hour solo journey across Australia’s least populated state. Watch the 21-minute film documenting his a 360-mile ride from the Indian Ocean to the Tasman Sea here…

Curious about what Lael Wilcox is bringing along during this year’s Colorado Trail Race? Revelate Designs just shared a video in which Lael talks through her bike and everything in her kit. Watch it here…

The new Rackhackers Cannier DIY Kit includes everything you need to transform large plastic containers into a sturdy set of panniers. Find photos, the backstory, and more info here…

Evolution Gravel Race is an 850-kilometer point-to-point gravel stage race from the Ngorongoro Crater to the Swahili Coast in Tanzania. The Fernwee crew recently published a two-part video series documenting their experience. Watch them both and find an accompanying set of photos here…

This weekend, our friend Jeff Kerkove took first place at the 2023 Bones to Blue event in California, tackling the 250-mile loop around Lake Tahoe in a mind-boggling 34 hours and 55 minutes. Find some post-race ramblings and a few photos Jeff shot along the way here…