Folks from our global community pack their bags and pedal around British Columbia, Iceland, and Spain in our 247th edition of Weekend Snapshot. Find reader-submitted scenes from a trio of off-road rides and use the form to share something from a recent getaway here…

Vargo, best known for its extensive range of titanium cookware and accessories, is taking that expertise in a new direction: bikes! Learn more about Vargo Bikes and the all-new Vargo VELOCI-TI gravel bike here…

This week’s Debrief features a folding gravel bike, easy-on wax, LeBron James’s 32″ Grizl, a few fresh videos, silver PNW droppers, Revelate’s new laser, four events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

In 1986, the Marin Bikes brand launched with a single model: the Madrone Trail, a $200 promotional bike designed to introduce riders to mountain biking. Fast-forward four decades, and Marin is bringing back the Madrone Trail with some modern performance upgrades. Check out the new Marin Madrone Trail 40th anniversary edition here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Luke in Boulder, Colorado, who shares the Mountain Klein he’s owned and cared for since the late 1980s. Meet Luke and learn how the latest iteration of his trusty trailer-equipped rigid bike enables his car-free lifestyle here…

After many months of planning, Rylie Denis and Tristan La Haye loaded up their rigid steel Surlys and pedaled away on a bikepacking and surfing trip down the Americas. Nearly a year in, they share valuable insights for anyone considering an ambitious ride, including advice on budgeting, preventing burnout, finding resources, and accepting imperfection. Read on for their experience-based guide to getting started…

Six years ago, Miles and Emily moved to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, trading van life for a more rooted existence. That brought the need for a dedicated bike rack for quick shuttles around town. The Rockymounts BackStage Swing Away Bike Rack stood out for its full 180-degree swing function, which permitted access to the back of the van, a high load limit, and a minimal profile. Find Miles’s long-term review here…

For our final video from the 2026 MADE Bike Show, Neil asked 33 framebuilders and a few component makers one big question: If you could take a month off work, where would you go bikepacking? Their answers include dream routes and a few far-flung destinations that might surprise you…

Despite being tempted by lighter, more spacious shelters over the years, Nic has remained loyal to the very first single-person tent he picked up. A packable, relatively roomy budget option that costs just $150, the GeerTop Blazer seems too good to be true. In his review, he runs through all the elements that have kept him hooked on this budget banger…

Pedaleo is a three-day bikepacking festival in Switzerland packed with inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, a vibrant expo, social rides, outdoor movies, live music, lake swims, and more. Leoni Kolberg was one of more than 1,000 participants, and she wrote a detailed reflection on what made the weekend special. Find her recap and photos from the event here…