Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor
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Omri Piko Kahan Turns Old Bike Frames into Custom Furniture
2 Mar 23 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchIndustrial designer and bicycle lover Omri Piko Kahan’s latest passion project transforms reclaimed bike frames into one-of-a-kind creations with a distinctive blend of form and function. Take a quick look here…
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Weekend Snapshot
0 Mar 23 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchFrom the mountains of California to the rolling hills of Mid Wales and the gravel roads of Florida, this installment of Weekend Snapshot finds readers out making the most of their free time on getaways close to home. Browse the latest community-sourced scenes and share a shot from one of your trips here…
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Reader’s Rig: Kobkit’s Surly Straggler
5 Mar 20 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Kobkit in Bangkok, Thailand, who shares a surprising Surly Straggler build that visually summarizes his journey through the world of bikes. Learn a little about Kobkit and scope out his unconventional Straggler here…
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30 Days Solo Bikepacking Across Incredible Peru (Video)
1 Mar 19 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchIn the 33rd episode detailing his ride from Alaska to Argentina, Dan Camp reports in with a video highlighting his first month of riding across Peru. See photos and experience 600 miles of travel along Peruvian dirt roads in the 30-minute video here…
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The Infinity Cycle is a Mind-Blowing Touring Bike Built for Two (and Soon Four)
8 Mar 18 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking BikesThis weekend, Benny Zenga’s family of four will climb aboard the fantastical Infinity Cycle for an endlessly pedal-powered tour. Find some inspiring perspective and a gallery of photos showcasing the wildly creative contraption from the creators of “Tall Bikes Will Save The World” here…
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Esker Lorax Giveaway!
6 Mar 17 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchAs our spring fundraising deadline approaches in exactly a month, the small team at Esker Cycles in Minneapolis stepped up to offer a complete 2026 Lorax to one lucky site supporter. Learn more about Esker’s updated go-anywhere, drop-bar mountain bike and help power our work before April 17th for a chance to win one here…
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Weekend Snapshot
1 Mar 16 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchIn this edition of Weekend Snapshot, our readers complete a nearly three-year journey, scout out a new bikepacking route, and return to a cherished place on two wheels. Find the latest scenes from Argentina, South Carolina, and New Zealand and share a photo from one of your recent rides here…
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Reader’s Rig: Justin’s Specialized Epic Evo
6 Mar 13 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Justin in North Carolina, who shares the 2026 Specialized Epic Evo he’ll be riding at this year’s edition of DOOM in Arkansas. Meet Justin, learn about his cycling history, and see what changes he made to get his bike ready for the rugged course through the Ouachita Mountains here…
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Collective Reward #237: Revelate Designs Portage Panniers
0 Mar 12 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur 237th Collective Reward comes courtesy of Revelate Designs in Alaska, whose stable, waterproof, user-friendly Portage Panniers took home a medal in our 2025 Bikepacking Awards. One randomly selected site supporter will win a pair. Find details here…
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Be a Fool: Zenga Bros Book on Kickstarter
2 Mar 11 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchNow on Kickstarter, “Be a Fool” is a forthcoming book from Benny and Willy Zenga, the creative minds behind the standout 2017 film, “Tall Bikes Will Save The World.” Learn more about their latest endeavor and find a link to support it here…
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The EVOC Mountain Bike Bag Pro Aims to Simplify Travel
1 Mar 10 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe latest high-end travel bag release is the all-new EVOC Mountain Bike Bag Pro, which the brand says is the only MTB-compatible bag on the market that doesn’t require removing the handlebars. Find details here…
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Collective Reward #236: Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt
6 Mar 10 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWe partnered with Katabatic Gear in Colorado for our 236th Collective Reward giveaway, and we’ll be setting up one randomly selected site supporter with a lightweight, packable 30°F Palisade Quilt. Learn more about the Palisade and join the Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win one here…
