Lucas Winzenburg

In this Weekend Snapshot, we join three folks from our worldwide bikepacking community as they pedal their way through France, Canada, and Switzerland, taking on the European Divide Trail, Newfoundland T’Railway, and more. Peek at all three rides and use the form to share a photo from one of your pedal-powered getaways here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Geoff Campbell in British Columbia, who shares his custom Poopie Prancer, a frame with long chainstays and slack geometry that’s purpose-built to haul taller riders. Learn more about Geoff and his bike here…

The new AeroPress XL can quickly and easily brew two cups of delicious coffee anywhere, but is it worth its added size and weight, especially with the ultra-portable AeroPress Go as a cheaper alternative? Lucas has been brewing with one for the past month to find out. Read his review here…

Today’s installment of Weekend Snapshot takes us to Europe, Asia, and North America to tag along on bikepacking trips through a trio of distinct mountain environments. Check in on all three and use the form to share an image from one of your recent getaways here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from our pal Eric Dabbert in Crested Butte, Colorado, who shares the stunning Rivendell Joe Appaloosa that carries him on day-to-day rides around town and further afield into the surrounding mountains. Get to know Eric and find an extensive gallery of photos here…

Lezyne claims to have redefined visibility with the launch of their fully revamped line of LED lights for all types of riding, which boast a number of design tweaks and updates to increase battery life, improve beam patterns, and more. Take a peek at what’s new here…

Released in May, the SimWorks Taco Pedals feature an oversized platform with 10 replaceable pins per side and some unique lines inspired by one of the most delicious foods of all time. Lucas has been swapping a pair of the Japan-made pedals among a few of his bikes throughout the spring and summer, and he reports back in this review…

Our second grab bag in this round of giveaways comes packed with gear from Spurcycle, ESI, Cedaero, Jandd Mountaineering, Lead Out!, and Stringbean Bags, plus exclusive BIKEPACKING.com merch, art from Chris McNally, and stickers and patches from some of our friends. Find out how to win here…

Just announced, the updated Santa Cruz Stigmata is back with fresh paint, progressive mountain bike geometry, increased tire clearance, builds that feature front suspension and electronic shifting, integrated storage, and several bikepacking-friendly touches. Find photos and learn what else is new here…

This morning’s edition of Weekend Snapshot spins the globe and lands in Germany, Colorado, and British Columbia, where three folks from the community share a peek at their weekend getaways. Find scenes from tracks and trails through an enchanting mix of landscapes in three countries and use the short from a share a photo from one of your recent adventures here…

We’re giving away a made-to-measure frame bag from Wit Slingers in Leipzig, Germany, for Collective Reward #154. One lucky winner can choose from a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and options to fully customize a half or full-frame bag that suits their rig. Learn more here…

“Don’t Look Back” from Outlaw Media chronicles the captivating first edition of the Rhino Run last year, a rugged 2,750-kilometer bikepacking race across South Africa and Namibia. It tells the story of a group of riders digging deep to pedal through some of the harshest landscapes in the region. Previously only available to buy or rent, you can now watch the 40-minute film for free here…