Lucas Winzenburg

This installment of Weekend Snapshot transports us to the Mexican state of Jalisco and two scenic corners of the Pacific Northwest. Take a quick peek at what three bikepackers from our global community were up to over the weekend and use the form to share a shot from one of your recent rides here…

Quietly unveiled at this year’s Sea Otter Classic, the Durango, Colorado-made Sanitas Tap Root is a versatile titanium hardtail that features sliding dropouts, has room for 29 x 2.6″ tires, and is offered in six sizes for $2,750. Get to know the brand’s latest model here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Chucky of Marygold Cycles in Chicago, who shares his custom Sam Mack frame with beefy tires, lugs, a beautiful rust patina, and an eclectic parts kit. Get to know more about Chucky and his one-of-a-kind frame here…

The recent cancelation of The Traka Adventure gravel race in Spain due to heavy rainfall in the forecast has us wondering when and why it makes sense to cancel bikepacking events. Learn more and weigh in with your thoughts here…

Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, Sarah Swallow’s One-Hour-A-Day Challenge has returned for another year to encourage folks to get outside and move for 60 minutes daily through May 30th. Learn more about the 2024 edition and how you can participate here…

We’re launching into a fresh round of Collective Reward giveaways with a set of Minnesota-made Ripsaw Pedals from Wolf Tooth Components. One lucky winner will take home a pair in their choice of silver, black, or purple. Get to know Wolf Tooth’s latest pedal and support us for a chance to win here…

Danish YouTuber Lucas Berthelsen’s latest video takes viewers on a serene journey between Compostela and Brogus, Spain. The 40-minute video features a minimal soundtrack that lets the sights and sounds of the ride shine through. Watch it here…

For today’s Weekend Snapshot, we join readers on day rides and bikepacking trips in Italy, Australia, and Finland. Find three fresh photos from across our worldwide community and use the short form to share a scene from one of your recent rides here…

We’re happy to announce the lucky winners of our most recent round of Collective Reward giveaways! Find the list of Bikepacking Collective members who will receive one of 20 spring 2024 prize packages worth a total of $10,000 here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Jenna at Transit Cycles in Tucson, Arizona, who shares an overview of her bikepacking-ready titanium Esker Hayduke LVS. Learn more about Jenna, the shop, and her lovely cargo-hauling midtail here…

Gramm Tourpacking just opened a short pre-order window for custom Berlin-made Handlebar Rolls, and buyers can purchase one in a dizzying array of more than 40 colors and fabrics through May 5th. Learn more about the Gramm Handlebar Roll and its clever quick-release attachment system here…

Kona has grown an impassioned fanbase and a cult-like following throughout its nearly four decades of operation. But with the brand hanging in the balance and facing an uncertain future, we’re paying homage to a mainstay many of us have ridden and loved for years. Find our tribute to a brand we hope will endure and a gallery of our favorite Konas from across the site here…