Miles Arbour

Fools Gold is a new 420km bikepacking event that traverses the Goldfields region of Victoria, Australia. Over 30 riders showed up to the grand depart last month, and we reached out to Jarrod Johnson for his take on the inaugural event. Find his story and photos he shot along the way here…

State Bicycle Co. just updated their affordable 4130 All-Road gravel bike with two fresh fade paint jobs and a few new features for 2023, all for just $900. Find more details and photos here…

Colorado-based Tectonic Components is back with an updated version of their Altar Pedals, now based around a lightweight aluminum construction. Learn more about the Tectonic Altar V2 Pedals here…

Inspired by Wes Anderson, no doubt, “The Balkans Mirage: A Journey on Wheels” is an incredibly fun new film directed by Nicolas Bellavance, documenting four friends on a highly entertaining trip through the beautiful Balkans. Watch the 11-minute film here…

Now nearly 600 members strong, the Idaho Women’s Bikepacking (IWBP) group has been busy growing the community, creating a gear library, and getting folks out for their first campout. Find an update from founder Laura Heiner and a reflection from first-time overnight bikepacker Whitney Schrader here…

Our friends at Randi Jo Fabrications in Oregon just released their first hip bag, the Portage Hip Pack, which features a clean and clever design and enough room for a full-sized camera. Check it out here…

There have been a number of announcements lately featuring new spring women’s off-road cycling apparel. Here are five interesting releases we’ve found over the last few weeks. Check them out here…

Not quite micro panniers but still not full-sized panniers, the Rambler Bags Panniers are low-profile and spacious and feature a timeless aesthetic that’s easy to love. Miles and Emily have been bikepacking in Australia for the last month, and they report back on how the panniers have been holding up. Find their review here…

The new Kokopelli Twain-Lite is an ultralight packraft designed for pedalers and paddlers who need some extra room for gear, bikes, or a furry friend. It excels on lakes, calm oceans, and inlets. Check it out here…

The new Zpacks Duplex Zip and Triplex Zip Tent are fresh takes on the brand’s popular Duplex design with the added benefit of zippered storm doors and magnetic door toggles. Check them out here…

When searching for a versatile flat-pedal shoe for a two-month bikepacking trip in Australia, Miles and Emily turned to the Fizik Terra Ergolace X2 Flat shoes. After three weeks and more than 1,000 kilometers of riding from the coast to the continent’s tallest mountain, they’re starting to look very promising as a mixed-terrain bikepacking shoe. Read the review here…

The 2022 Hunt 1000 event in Australia saw over 100 riders, just 20 of whom scratched, the best finish rate in the event’s history. We reached out to Scott Cornish, who traveled from France for the event, to share a recap on how things played out. Find Scott’s photos and story here…