Lucas Winzenburg

In this installment of Weekend Snapshot, we tag along with readers on their recent rides around Albania, Wisconsin, and Spain. Find vignettes shared by three folks from our global bikepacking community and use the short form to share a photo from one of your pedal-powered adventures here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Brett Wildeman in Rossland, British Columbia, who shares the Brodie Argus that has already lived a handful of lifetimes before taking its current form as a kid-hauling adventuremobile. Get to know some of Brett’s story and take a peek at his bike here…

Long in the works, we’re excited to introduce our new Budget Bikepacking Build-Off series, which challenges our editors to put together a bikepacking rig and camping kit for under $500. Kicking off the competition, Lucas shares his 1986 Diamondback Ascent basketpacker, fresh off an overnighter in the mountains of Colorado. Find his bike’s story, a build kit, and a photo gallery here…

The latest travel film from Restrap follows a group of six bikepackers on a 600-mile journey across Türkiye. Following a route that brought them from the southern town of Dalaman to Istanbul in the north, they got a taste of the country’s vibrant present and rich history. Find the 45-minute film, a route map, and some still images here…

We’re excited to announce the lucky winners of our latest round of Collective Reward giveaways! Find the full list of Bikepacking Collective members who will receive one of around 20 fall 2023 prize packages worth a total of more than $12,000 here…

“Le Coursier” is a new 20-minute film from director Finley Newmark that follows Swiss ultra-distance cyclist Marin de Saint-Exupéry and weaves a narrative about how chasing lofty goals can sometimes mean losing sight of the bigger picture. Watch it here…

We just received an exclusive first look at the 2024 Bombtrack Bikes range, which features a remarkable 38 complete models in steel, aluminum, carbon, and titanium. Find videos, photos, and specs for a handful of our favorites and a link to this year’s interactive catalog here…

Today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot highlights a trio of two-wheeled getaways from some familiar folks. Find snippets of bikepacking trips in Germany, the Southeastern US, and Sweden and use the short form to share a photo from one of your recent rides here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Adam in Idaho, who shares the Esker Japhy hardtail he built up with a mix of old and new parts for day rides through the surrounding foothills and extended bikepacking getaways alike. Learn more about Adam and find photos of his loaded bike on the Sun Valley High Country Loop here…

Today is the final day to become a member of the Bikepacking Collective and have your membership start with the 11th issue of The Bikepacking Journal! We’re also giving away more than $12,000 in prizes, Iceland Divide Maps, and more. Find details and sign up to support us here…

Today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot showcases reader-submitted rides through mountain environments in three countries. See what folks from around the community were up to in Spain’s Sierra Nevada, British Columbia’s interior, and New Mexico’s Continental Divide Trail here…

Tomorrow is the final day to join the Bikepacking Collective and be eligible to win one of 20 prize packages worth a total of more than $12,000. Find a quick overview of everything on offer in this round of giveaways and become a member to support our work here…