Lucas Winzenburg

This 201st edition of Weekend Snapshot links off-road rides around Croatia and both coasts of the United States. Start your week with a look back at what a few fellow readers were up to in their recent time off and share a shot from one of your getaways here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Chad in Durango, Colorado, who shares the custom Sanitas Root he recently took for a six-day bikepacking trip along the Aquarius Trail in Utah. Meet Chad and scope out his Colorado-made titanium hardtail here…

George of Moga Bags in Brussels and his friend Brice Devleeschouwer recently designed and developed a prototype cargo system that adapts any old 26-inch mountain bike into an ideal platform for hauling goods around the city and beyond. Find a quick peek at the first version here…

Rivendell’s Silver OM-1 rear derailleurs sold out in just minutes after they were announced on Friday, but with more on the way next month, we wanted to share an introduction to the brand’s in-house shifter after nearly a decade of development. Take a closer look here…

Our 200th installment of Weekend Snapshot delights with a trio of colorful photos submitted by readers in Europe, South America, and the United States. Find a uniquely vibrant set of vignettes and share a shot from one of your bikepacking getaways here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Florian in Austria, who shares a detailed look at his Surly Bridge Club and a story of healing, adventure, and a 6,000-kilometer bikepacking journey across Japan. Dive in here…

As an update to the fall 2025 discounts we announced in September, we’re pleased to share that we’ve already added a handful of extra partner brands to our largest-of-its-kind discount program. Find the refreshed list of 75+ exclusive offers for Bikepacking Collective members and support us to access them here…

Rivendell Bicycle Works in California is opening its 2025 pre-sale window for Sam Hillborne framesets at noon PST today! Learn more about the brand’s versatile light trail/road bike and find out how to reserve one here…

“Closure: Final Days of the Waterford Bicycle Factory” is a forthcoming 240-page photo book from Tucker Schwinn that documents the closing of the iconic manufacturer’s Wisconsin factory in three parts. See inside and learn how to reserve your copy here…

What’s the right number of bikes to own? Can you really have too many? In his latest piece, Lucas takes a candid look at some of the practical and philosophical problems with always wanting another one. Read his reflection on why less might ultimately be more and add your voice to the conversation here…

This installment of Weekend Snapshot unites readers in Utah, France, and Maryland, highlighting their recent rides and sharing some of the simple joys of traveling by bike. Find vignettes from across our worldwide community and share a shot from one of your recent trips here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tanner in British Columbia, who shares a little about his Hudski Dualist. Meet Tanner and get the scoop on his versatile commuter and trail cruiser here…