This morning’s edition of Weekend Snapshot once again finds readers from across our global community out bikepacking along broken roads against a trio of fresh backdrops. Find fragments of rides in Idaho, Tasmania, and Australia, and use the quick form to share a scene from one of your getaways here…

In their final mountain missive from Colombia, Cass and Emma trace their ride to El Cocuy National Natural Park. They roll along dirt roads with colourful Lada Nivas, strike up chats with poncho-clad Boyacenses, and race milk lorries through the folds of the Andes. Ultimately, they choose to follow their hearts rather than the map, heading off route for a few last nights in páramo country. Read all about it here…

Paper Roads Aotearoa is a one-person bikepacking bag studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. On a recent visit to the country, Tom Powell stopped by to meet founder Amy Kwong and learn about her colorful, efficient, purpose-built bags. Find a short video, an interview with Amy, photos of her work, and more here…

This week’s Debrief features an ultralight camp system, colorful top caps, a free DIY bag pattern, new Salsas, a pocket-sized route guide, Arc’teryx MTB gear, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Jaime in Calgary, Alberta, who shares the Kona Sutra LTD he bought in early 2020 and has since ridden all over the place. Meet Jaime and scope out his well-loved Sutra LTD with matching homemade bags here…

Coinciding with today’s 2026 grand depart, the fifth and final release in filmmaker Gregg Dunham’s Stagecoach 400 Documentary Series finds exhausted, trail-worn riders navigating the last miles of the event and arriving at the finish line changed in small and large ways. Watch the closing episode and catch up on others you missed here…

Mondial is the new house bike brand from Atelier Olympia in Quebec, Canada. With one frame and endless possibilities, the flagship Mondial is designed to be durable, adaptable, and accessible, with complete builds starting at just $1,999 CAD. Learn more about Mondial Bikes here…

DT Swiss has updated its 1700 line of alloy and carbon wheels for 2026. Featuring improved asymmetrical rims optimized for everything from XC racing to e-bikes, the improved DT Swiss 1700 line offers a range of options for different riding styles. Explore all the specifics of the new wheels below…

“I Need the Sky Above My Head” is a fresh documentary directed by Marco Rimondi that shares the behind-the-scenes story of Sofiane Sehili’s attempt to break the record for fastest crossing of Eurasia by bike and his eventual detention in a Russian prison. Watch it here…

Five Small Things is a new series that pauses to highlight the little objects and concepts that have had an outsized impact on our lives lately, whether on or off the bike. Explore the debut collection of handpicked finds below…

Six years after its initial release, the Otso Warakin Ti is getting an update for 2026. Now available with UDH-compatible dropouts, Otso’s flagship gravel bike is ditching its Tuning Chip system for modern drivetrain compatibility. Find all the details on the new Otso Warakin Ti below…