In this edition of Weekend Snapshot, our readers complete a nearly three-year journey, scout out a new bikepacking route, and return to a cherished place on two wheels. Find the latest scenes from Argentina, South Carolina, and New Zealand and share a photo from one of your recent rides here…

Singlespeeding graphic designer JJJJustin has a new video on his latest Otso build. Explore this fun, relaxing fat bike build showcase that also runs through his full winter setup below…

Heading into their sixth year of community building and adventures by bike, Sisters in the Wild is back for 2026, and they just released their entire event calendar. Learn about all their offerings here, including new events in Vietnam and Patagonia…

The Tall Tale, Sklar’s modern steel hardtail mountain bike, is back with two fresh color options and some small but thoughtful frame updates. Learn about the latest Sklar Tall Tale here…

Over 100 builders and brands traveled to Philadelphia for the weekend to showcase an incredible selection of bikes, components, and accessories at the annual expo. Nic Morales returned for a second year to search out the most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup and gallery of handpicked finds here…

Cade Reichenberger rolled back to Hot Springs, Arkansas, yesterday evening, becoming the first person to finish the 330-mile DOOM Ouachita 2026 route. Find a detailed written recap and photos from Aaron Arnzen alongside additional photos from Kai Caddy here…

This week’s Debrief features a new Carradice poncho, Ornot’s Alpha Sweater, updated Stealth Mountain Panniers, wondering if 32″ tires will have the same fate as 29+, several events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Justin in North Carolina, who shares the 2026 Specialized Epic Evo he’ll be riding at this year’s edition of DOOM in Arkansas. Meet Justin, learn about his cycling history, and see what changes he made to get his bike ready for the rugged course through the Ouachita Mountains here…

The updated Panorama Taïga EXP 3 features a carbon or steel suspension-corrected fork, revised geometry to play nicely with various handlebar setups, and dedicated flat-bar and drop-bar builds. Find the essentials about this well-specced adventure rig here…

The second of five episodes in filmmaker Gregg Dunham’s Stagecoach 400 Documentary Series finds riders emerging from the mountains and pedaling under San Diego’s city lights, where creature comforts tempt them to linger a while or call it quits. It explores the psychological effects of navigating an otherwise “easy” section of the rugged route. Watch it and find an introduction from Gregg below…

This year’s Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska is proving to be exceptionally difficult, with a high number of scratches, an athlete traveling on foot in first place, and waist-deep snow that makes forward progress nearly impossible for many riders. Kari Gibbons of the Wild Winter Women group put together a detailed update with photos from Mark Smith and other participants. Find it all here…

Part two of our massive Rigs of DOOM 2026 roundup is a special showcase of all the singlespeed bikes taking part in this year’s event. Explore our collection of more than 30 one-geared rigs, featuring rider-submitted details on their build, bags, and equipment highlights here…