Lucas Winzenburg

Today’s Weekend Snapshot shares another dose of reader-submitted rides around the globe. This time, we head to France, the Philippines, and Canada to pedal lush tracks and trails. Peek at what a few folks from our worldwide community were up to over the weekend and share a photo from one of your rides here…

Specifically formulated for supple tires, the 100% biodegradable new Rene Herse Supple Sealant is made from minimal ingredients, including suspended walnut shells. It’s designed to seal punctures effectively, reduce valve and injector clogging, and be gentler on the environment. Learn more here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Naomi and Matt in England, who share the custom Clandestine Companion tandem that has taken them on various adventures together throughout the past four years. Meet Matt and Naomi and see their bike configured for a 40-day journey across Norway here…

Eschewing modern standards, the Brother Cycles Mr Wooden is a simple and adaptable steel frameset with rim brakes, quick-release axles, and room for burly 650B tires. Wanting a change of pace, Lucas recently built one for rough-stuff touring around Colorado. Find a detailed build breakdown, a reflection on merging the past and the present, and a colorful photo gallery here…

The latest feature-length video in Antoine Bussier’s “Bikepacking Colors” series follows him and his partner Hélène on a 70-day, 4,000-kilometer bike trip across France, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Watch the 40-minute video and find photos from their ride here…

Introduced last week, the new fizik Tempo Beat shoes blur the lines between road and gravel, combining a sleek silhouette with a two-bolt cleat mount and a grippy tread that won’t have riders slipping and sliding. Check them out here…

Amid her attempt to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, we introduce 25-year-old Vedangi Kulkarni of India. We hear about the chaotic first weeks of her ride, recap the lessons she learned during her first trip around the world at just 19, unpack her goals and motivations, and more. Meet the young endurance cyclist and follow her ambitious journey here…

In this installment of Weekend Snapshot, we pack our bags and travel to Colorado, Italy, and Idaho to join three folks from our global bikepacking community as they make their way through stunning mountain environments. See this week’s photos and use the short form to share a shot from a recent ride here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Adam in beautiful Poznan, Poland. He shares a peek at his do-it-all titanium Kona Rove and some of the backstory behind the evolution of his dream bike. Meet Adam and find details on his Ti Rove here…

Continuing our mid-year Editor’s Dozen series, Lucas rounds up an eclectic mix of 12 pieces of gear that have already made their mark on 2024. Having accompanied him on trips from the deep canyons of Utah to the high mountains of Colorado, find his list of standouts here, which includes camera gear, bags, components, electronics, apparel, and much more…

The first episode of “Sounds from London to Lyon” introduces young brothers Morris and Felix Winby and follows the first week of their journey between England and France in search of inspiration and sounds for their electronic music compositions. Meet the dynamic duo behind eyeveyes and watch the engaging 20-minute episode here…

Today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot is all about pushing boundaries. Join three readers from our global community on rides around Austria, Colorado, and Brazil, and read their short stories of connecting new dots in beautiful places. Plus, take a minute to share a shot from one of your recent rides here…