Lucas Winzenburg

From the canyons of Brazil to the Scottish Highlands and the towering villages of Peru, today’s Weekend Snapshot offers a dynamic tour of reader-submitted sights from three countries. Catch up on our latest submissions and share a shot from one of your recent bikepacking getaways here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Joseph in North Carolina, who shares the Crust Nor’Easter he pedals on mountain bike trails, gravel rides, daily commuters, and everything in between. Meet Joseph and read his Nor’Easter love story here…

With a deceptively compact stance that masks unmatched versatility and capability, the Swiss-designed Monopole Cargo Bike is a head-turning hauler with more than a few tricks up its sleeve. After three seasons of commuting, gravel riding, and bikepacking around Colorado on one, Lucas shares his feedback in this long-term Monopole Cargo Bike review. Dive in here…

For our 222nd Collective Reward giveaway, we’re teaming up with Curious Creatures in Bozeman, Montana, who’ll be setting up a pair of site supporters with a $200 gift card good for any of their men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Learn more here…

This morning’s Weekend Snapshot showcases reader-submitted scenes from bikepacking trips in Wyoming, Estonia, and Mexico. Tag along for their journeys and share a photo from one of your recent rides here…

Moga Bags in Brussels, Belgium, just released an innovative custom full-frame bag made from a single piece of fabric. Designed to hug your bike like a second skin, it’s lightweight, aerodynamic, and easy to repair. Find a look at the Moga Bags Mogaéro here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Brendon in Washington, who shares his late ’80s Schwinn Sierra cargo conversion and a little about his appreciation for restoring and riding old bikes. Meet Brendon and scope out his Xtracycle-equipped 26er here…

Four years in the making, the Hike-Use is the debut frameset from Tunk Bicycles in Finland. Designed with exceptional attention to detail for tourers and randonneurs, pre-sales from the EU-made Tunk Hike-Use are now open. Find an introduction here…

Today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot features a double dose of colorful Colorado and a scene from the high mountains of Austria. Find vignettes from a group of readers who recently made it out for bikepacking getaways and share a shot from one of your trips here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from João in Dublin, who shares the Salsa Fargo he pieced together during the pandemic and has since taken on bikepacking trips around South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, and beyond. Meet João and read his inspiring words here…

Coming in October, “From Rails to Trails” is a documentary chronicling the 60-year effort to transform abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Narrated by Edward Norton, it’s a story of breathtaking imagination, endless dedication, and tough political battles. Watch the trailer here…

Kona is seeking riders for their talent incubator, the Kona Pro Development Program, and there are just a few days left to apply for 2025 support. If you’re a performance-oriented rider seeking bikes, mentorship, and opportunities, learn more about the program and find out how to apply here…