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Collective Reward #156: Kokopelli Durango Bikepacking Bags
5 Aug 15 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur 156th Collective Reward giveaway comes courtesy of Kokopelli, who are setting up one lucky winner with a full suite of their Durango waterproof bikepacking bags. Find details on what’s included and get signed up for a chance to win here…
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Weekend Snapshot
3 Aug 14 Lucas Winzenburg / newsIn this Weekend Snapshot, we join three folks from our worldwide bikepacking community as they pedal their way through France, Canada, and Switzerland, taking on the European Divide Trail, Newfoundland T’Railway, and more. Peek at all three rides and use the form to share a photo from one of your pedal-powered getaways here…
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Reader’s Rig: Geoff’s Custom Poopie Prancer
11 Aug 11 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Geoff Campbell in British Columbia, who shares his custom Poopie Prancer, a frame with long chainstays and slack geometry that’s purpose-built to haul taller riders. Learn more about Geoff and his bike here…
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AeroPress XL Review
26 Aug 10 Lucas Winzenburg / foodThe new AeroPress XL can quickly and easily brew two cups of delicious coffee anywhere, but is it worth its added size and weight, especially with the ultra-portable AeroPress Go as a cheaper alternative? Lucas has been brewing with one for the past month to find out. Read his review here…
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Weekend Snapshot
0 Aug 7 Lucas Winzenburg / newsToday’s installment of Weekend Snapshot takes us to Europe, Asia, and North America to tag along on bikepacking trips through a trio of distinct mountain environments. Check in on all three and use the form to share an image from one of your recent getaways here…
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Reader’s Rig: Eric’s Rivendell Joe Appaloosa
18 Aug 4 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from our pal Eric Dabbert in Crested Butte, Colorado, who shares the stunning Rivendell Joe Appaloosa that carries him on day-to-day rides around town and further afield into the surrounding mountains. Get to know Eric and find an extensive gallery of photos here…
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Lezyne Launches All-New LED Product Line
17 Aug 4 Lucas Winzenburg / newsLezyne claims to have redefined visibility with the launch of their fully revamped line of LED lights for all types of riding, which boast a number of design tweaks and updates to increase battery life, improve beam patterns, and more. Take a peek at what’s new here…
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SimWorks Taco Pedals Review
13 Aug 3 Lucas Winzenburg / gearReleased in May, the SimWorks Taco Pedals feature an oversized platform with 10 replaceable pins per side and some unique lines inspired by one of the most delicious foods of all time. Lucas has been swapping a pair of the Japan-made pedals among a few of his bikes throughout the spring and summer, and he reports back in this review…
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Collective Reward #155: Grab Bag 2
2 Aug 2 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur second grab bag in this round of giveaways comes packed with gear from Spurcycle, ESI, Cedaero, Jandd Mountaineering, Lead Out!, and Stringbean Bags, plus exclusive BIKEPACKING.com merch, art from Chris McNally, and stickers and patches from some of our friends. Find out how to win here…
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The New Santa Cruz Stigmata is Here
33 Aug 1 Lucas Winzenburg / newsJust announced, the updated Santa Cruz Stigmata is back with fresh paint, progressive mountain bike geometry, increased tire clearance, builds that feature front suspension and electronic shifting, integrated storage, and several bikepacking-friendly touches. Find photos and learn what else is new here…
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Weekend Snapshot
1 Jul 31 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis morning’s edition of Weekend Snapshot spins the globe and lands in Germany, Colorado, and British Columbia, where three folks from the community share a peek at their weekend getaways. Find scenes from tracks and trails through an enchanting mix of landscapes in three countries and use the short from a share a photo from one of your recent adventures here…
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Collective Reward #154: Custom Wit Slingers Frame Bag
10 Jul 27 Lucas Winzenburg / newsWe’re giving away a made-to-measure frame bag from Wit Slingers in Leipzig, Germany, for Collective Reward #154. One lucky winner can choose from a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and options to fully customize a half or full-frame bag that suits their rig. Learn more here…