Miles Arbour

British Columbia

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The Panorama Katahdin 2.1 has More Tire Clearance and New Build Options

6 days ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Quebec-based Panorama Cycles just released an updated version of their carbon gravel bike, the Katahdin. The Katahdin 2.1 features increased tire clearance, UDH dropouts, new build options, and a fresh “dark eggplant” colorway.
Emma Bateup Wins 2025 Highland Trail 550 Women's Race

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Earlier this week, Emma Bateup of New Zealand became the first woman and seventh overall to finish the 2025 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland, completing the gruelling route in 4 days, 4 hours, and 27 minutes.
Rigs of the 2025 Trans Balkan Race

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Following a 1,350-kilometer off-road route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, the 2025 Trans Balkan Race set off this morning with nearly 160 riders participating. With help from the organizers and photographer Giuliano Koren, we gathered details on 50 loaded race setups.
Alex McCormack and the Fairlight Holt 2.0

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

SORT CONTENT BY LOCATIONCLICK TO DRILL DOWN BY COUNTRY/PROVINCE*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON) The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
Rigs of the 2025 Grand Loop

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

After an exciting comeback two years ago, the Grand Loop has returned for 2025, offering a stunning 365-mile route that connects the Tabeguache, Kokopelli, and Paradox trails in Southwest Colorado and Utah. There are over 60 riders registered for this year’s grand depart, and with the help of the organizers and riders, we gathered rider and rig details for more than 50 of them. Dig in here… The Grand Loop made an exciting comeback in 2023 after more than a decade-long hiatus.
An Introduction to Sufur Cycles: Forged Through Trial and Triumph

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

After making bikes for himself for a decade, Rufus Wenlock of New Zealand has officially announced the launch of his custom framebuilding business, Süfur Cycles. Learn more about Rufus, his designs, and the Tour Divide-ready bike he just made for Joe Nation here… Photos by Anton McGeachen and Rufus WenlockOver the weekend, Rufus Wenlock of Christchurch, New Zealand, formally launched his framebuilding business, Süfur Cycles.
Dicky Hibbert Wins 2025 Highland Trail 550

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Dicky Hibbert from South Wales just took first place at the 2025 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland, completing the challenging 553-mile route in 3 days, 14 hours, 58 minutes. Learn more about Dicky’s impressive ride here…Photos by Donnie and Richie, aka the Whisky Trail AngelsAfter one of the sunniest and driest summers on record, Scotland welcomed the Highland Trail 550 grand depart with cold temperatures, strong winds, and a lot of rain.
Good Grief's Don't Overthink It Overnighter Series

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Good Grief in Colorado just announced their summer overnighter bikepacking series with campouts running once a month from June to September. Learn more about the “Don’t Overthink It” series and how to join in here…Now in its fourth year, the Good Grief “Don’t Overthink It” series is a monthly mid-week bikepacking one-night ride that prioritizes an easygoing pace, scheduled meet-up points, and rides fit for folks of all abilities.
2025 Highland Trail 550 Tracking, Race Updates, and Results

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries. Start at our worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
2025 Highland Trail 550 Preview and Who to Watch

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The iconic 2025 Highland Trail 550 (HT550) takes off tomorrow in Scotland with 60 riders registered for the grand depart. Find an introduction to this year’s event, some riders worth keeping an eye on, and some insight into this year’s route and conditions here…Photos by John Summerton from the 2024 Highland TrailThe 2025 Highland Trail 550 is arguably one of the toughest bikepacking races around.