Lucas Winzenburg

In this morning’s edition of Weekend Snapshot, we join bikepackers from our worldwide community on their journeys around Minnesota, Sweden, and West Virginia. Find vignettes from a couple of overnighters and a longer getaway here, and use the short form to share something from one of your recent rides here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Jimmy in Boise, Idaho, founder of the nonprofit Boise Bicycle Project, who shares the 1993 Ross Minotaur he rescued from the recycling pile and lovingly brought back to life, including brazing in a new tube. Meet Jimmy, see his unique bike, and read his inspiring message about making do with what you have here…

Dan Camp is back with a new video from his multi-year ride down the Americas. In episode 38, he shares a glimpse at his first 250 miles of bikepacking across Chile, which featured some of the trip’s most intense storms to date. Watch the 30-minute video here…

We recently stumbled upon the CombOver, a new mudguard with an unconventional toothed design intended to keep only your face clean. Find details and more photos of the unique contraption here…

In an Instagram post last month, Schwalbe reaffirmed its commitment to offering 26-inch tires for the countless riders who still rely on them for commuting, touring, and more. What are your trusted 26er tires on today’s market? Chime in here…

Today’s Weekend Snapshot is bursting with reminders of the simple beauty of traveling by bicycle. In it, we share a captivating mix of scenes from rides around Lithuania, Wyoming, and the Faroe Islands. Browse the latest installment and share something from one of your recent trips here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Noah in British Columbia, who shares the first bike he ever built under the Serious Bicycles name. Meet Noah and learn more about his one-of-a-kind rigid ripper here…

We recently happened upon a 2019 “How It’s Made” video from the Science Channel that offers a fascinating inside look at the process of making mountain bike tires. Watch the oddly satisfying five-minute video here…

Legendary cyclist Heinz Stücke, who spent more than 50 years pedaling around the planet, passed away last week at age 86. Find photos, a tribute, and more about the extraordinary German bicycle traveler here…

Tailfin’s “Overnighters” is a fresh video series in which host Boru McCullagh meets up with interesting folks and gets them out for a sub-24-hour overnight bikepacking trip on local trails. In the debut episode, Boru is joined by WorldTour pro Alison Jackson in Girona, Spain. Watch it here…

In this Weekend Snapshot, our readers share a surprising mix of scenes from their recent bikepacking journeys through Senegal, Colorado, and Australia. Find the latest submissions from three continents and submit something from one of your adventures here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from James in Washington, who shares the Salsa Fargo he picked up secondhand several years ago and recently took for a 24-day ride along the Arizona Trail. Get to know James and check out his lovingly customized Fargo here…