Lucas Winzenburg

In today’s globe-spanning edition of Weekend Snapshot, readers from across our community take us on bikepacking trips around China, Bolivia, and British Columbia. Find a colorful collection of fresh vignettes and use the form to share a photo from one of your recent getaways here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Stagecoach 400 creator Brendan Collier in California, who shares his dirt-road-commuting, trail-working Tern Orox. Meet Brendan and see his fully loaded e-cargo hauler here…

After the unexpected announcement of their closure in 2023, Waterford Precision Cycles and Gunnar Cycles are back! Both storied brands will now be guided by the steady hands of Abra-Cadabra Fabrication, where they’ll be built in Durango, Colorado. Find details here…

Ritchey just introduced its first flat pedal to date, the all-new Bigfoot. Constructed from reinforced nylon with a sizable platform and nine grippy pins per side, they’re designed to strike the ideal balance of affordability and performance. Find a quick look at the Ritchey Bigfoot pedals here…

The Swift Campout is a global call to celebrate the northern summer solstice by spending a night outside with your bike, and the 2025 edition is a little over a month away! Find details on the Campout Video Challenge, sign up to participate, and explore our roundup of trip-planning resources here…

As part of his ride across the Americas, Dan Camp recently pedaled 450 miles through Guatemala, where he shot a 25-minute video documenting his six weeks in the country. Catch up on the 23rd episode from his Alaska to Argentina bikepacking journey here…

We head to Serbia, Italy, and the U.S. for this morning’s edition of Weekend Snapshot, where readers from our global community take us on bikepacking trips through a diverse trio of landscapes. Catch up on the latest scenes and share a photo from one of your rides here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Michał in Poland, who shares the modified Stonehill Monza 26er with a Surly Troll fork he built up for rides around his home country. Get to know Michał and his bike and read about his recently discovered love of bikepacking here…

The ultralight Prism Pocket Flyer is a pint-sized kite designed to add a little beauty and fun to any outing, whether on two wheels or otherwise. It weighs just a few ounces and packs easily into a frame bag. While they last, Velo Orange has them in stock in three vibrant colors. Learn more and find out how to snag one here…

Offering nine speeds and a 554-percent range, the 3X3 NINE is a burly gear hub that’s compatible with a chain or belt and promises thousands of trouble-free miles. Find an introduction to the German-made system here…

Mark your calendars for the 11th annual edition of the Swift Campout! The brand’s global call to celebrate the summer solstice by spending a night camping with your bike is back for 2025. Learn about the event, find details on the Swift Campout Video Challenge, and register for a chance to win prizes here…

Launching into a fresh round of Collective Rewards, we’re giving away an ultra-minimal and ultra-clever Mica Rat Tail rear rack, which opens up options for carrying a dry bag and cargo cages on just about any hardtail or rigid frame. Learn more about the Rat Tail and support the site for a chance to win one here…