Lucas Winzenburg

Today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot follows readers through the hills of central Spain, the woods of Manitoba, and the deserts of Southern California. Take a peek at vignettes shared by three folks from our global bikepacking community and use the form to share a photo from one of your recent rides here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from route contributor Giovanni Zati in Italy. He offers a look at the 26-inch-wheeled Bottecchia Sunkiss he gave a beautiful rusty patina and built up from spare parts for a bikepacking adventure across Transylvania. Meet Giovanni and see his cost-effective ATB here…

We saved some of the best for last, and our third and final report from Bespoked 2024 at Dresden International Airport in Germany highlights another incredible constellation of bikes we spotted at Europe’s largest handmade bicycle show. Buckle in and make sure your seat is in the upright position for one last vibrant photo gallery and detailed report from the event here…

We take a quick tour of the Americas in today’s edition of weekend Snapshot, checking in with readers in Canada, Brazil, and the United States. Head out for a spin with folks in three countries and use our quick submission form to share a photo from one of your recent bikepacking trips here…

The mainland Europe edition of Bespoked 2024 is well underway at the Dresden International Airport in Germany, and we’ve been pacing the halls all weekend to uncover the show’s most exciting new custom bikes, bags, and other bits. In our first installment, we highlight a sweeping mix of purpose-built machines and more from some of the most talented builders across the continent and beyond. Dig in here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Ben on the south coast of England, who offers a look at the 2014 Specialized AWOL Deluxe he uses for everything from jaunts around town for pastries to loaded tours abroad. Get to know Ben and his bike here…

Previously only available as a complete build, the innovative MONoPOLE No O1 is now available as a frameset for folks who want to build a cargo hauler to suit their particular needs. With its untraditional shape, belt-drive steering, and Pinion-ready design, it’s guaranteed to garner some looks. Check it out here…

We’re just two days away from the fall deadline to support the site by joining the Bikepacking Collective and have your membership start with the 13th issue of The Bikepacking Journal! Find a roundup of all 20+ of our latest giveaways and get signed up for a chance to win here…

Today’s Weekend Snapshot highlights reader-submitted getaways in Mongolia, British Columbia, and Germany. Join a few folks from our worldwide bikepacking community as they pedal, paddle, and push their way through stunning scenery on three continents here…

Our 198th Collective Reward giveaway comes from the team at Tailfin in England, who are setting up one randomly selected site supporter with a complete Bar Bar System in their choice of size and style. Learn more and sign up for a chance to win here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Michael Rasch of New Orleans, who shares his custom titanium irRascHional hardtail with unique anodization that matches his colorful trademark kit. Find build details, some backstory, and photos of his distinctive rig loaded up for the Gunny Loopy Loop race in Colorado here…

The upcoming 13th issue of The Bikepacking Journal is packed with the year’s best writing and photography from journeys all over the planet, and the deadline to join the Bikepacking Collective in time to receive it is just a week away! Peek at our latest issue and sign up to support us and get a copy here…