Lucas Winzenburg

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Joe in California, who presents the rigid steel Tumbleweed Sunliner he dreams of pedaling down the Baja Divide someday. Get to know Joe, read about how cycling has been a guiding force in his life, and scope out his custom-built Sunliner here…

As a companion to our recent “The Problem with N+1” feature, we surveyed our readers and the team on how many bikes they own, and Neil took a deep dive into the topic in his latest YouTube video. Watch it here…

Our 231st Collective Reward giveaway comes from Richmond, Virginia-based maker Jack’s Sacks, who will be sewing a fully custom frame bag crafted to fit one lucky Bikepacking Collective member’s bike. Find details and sign up to support us for a chance to win here…

Teased this summer, the full 55-minute “From Rails to Trails” documentary is now available to stream online via PBS. Narrated by Edward Norton, it chronicles the 60-year effort to transform abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Watch the story of breathtaking imagination, endless dedication, and tough political battles here…

The new Shreddy Murphy from ENABags in Greece is an eight-liter bag designed for toting cargo around your waist, across your back, or on your handlebars. Learn more about the versatile, fully customizable pack here…

This 201st edition of Weekend Snapshot links off-road rides around Croatia and both coasts of the United States. Start your week with a look back at what a few fellow readers were up to in their recent time off and share a shot from one of your getaways here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Chad in Durango, Colorado, who shares the custom Sanitas Root he recently took for a six-day bikepacking trip along the Aquarius Trail in Utah. Meet Chad and scope out his Colorado-made titanium hardtail here…

George of Moga Bags in Brussels and his friend Brice Devleeschouwer recently designed and developed a prototype cargo system that adapts any old 26-inch mountain bike into an ideal platform for hauling goods around the city and beyond. Find a quick peek at the first version here…

Rivendell’s Silver OM-1 rear derailleurs sold out in just minutes after they were announced on Friday, but with more on the way next month, we wanted to share an introduction to the brand’s in-house shifter after nearly a decade of development. Take a closer look here…

Our 200th installment of Weekend Snapshot delights with a trio of colorful photos submitted by readers in Europe, South America, and the United States. Find a uniquely vibrant set of vignettes and share a shot from one of your bikepacking getaways here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Florian in Austria, who shares a detailed look at his Surly Bridge Club and a story of healing, adventure, and a 6,000-kilometer bikepacking journey across Japan. Dive in here…

As an update to the fall 2025 discounts we announced in September, we’re pleased to share that we’ve already added a handful of extra partner brands to our largest-of-its-kind discount program. Find the refreshed list of 75+ exclusive offers for Bikepacking Collective members and support us to access them here…