Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor

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*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON)Linking three diverse corners of the globe, this installment of Weekend Snapshot shows off what our readers in New Zealand, France, and Mexico were up to in their recent time off. Find a trifecta of fresh scenes and share a photo from one of your rides here…
Amid the flurry of this year’s Philly Bike Expo, one exceptional builder we wanted to visit but didn’t make it to is Kristofer Henry of 44 Bikes in New Hampshire. He had a couple of jaw-dropping titanium mountain bikes on display, and we checked in with him after the show for details. See them both here…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Udo in Berlin, who shares his one-of-a-kind titanium “Best Buddy Bike” from Wheeldan. Find details on his custom titanium expedition rig and read about some of their many travels together here…
Collective Reward #207 comes from the crew at Old Man Mountain in Oregon, who are setting up a couple of lucky winners with a pair of their new Hemlock Fork Bags and FLiP Cages. Find details and support our work for a chance to win here…
Always hunting for the perfect cup of coffee at home and on the go, Lucas is calling on AeroPress users from around our global community to share their favorite recipes and brewing tips. Can we crowd-source the ultimate technique? Contribute your input here…
Ahead of the 2025 edition of the Mid South this weekend, District Bicycles in Oklahoma teamed up with artist Amanda Weathers, Salsa Cycles, SRAM, and ZIPP to create a one-of-a-kind Salsa Stormchaser. They’re raffling it off to support the Saville Center for Child Advocacy. Find details and buy a ticket here…
This edition of Weekend Snapshot is all about appreciation for the places we ride and the friends with whom we share the trails. Find a few reader-submitted scenes from recent getaways in Germany, Finland, and the United States here…
New for summer 2025, Middle Ground is an artist residency series based on a cargo bike. Its founder just launched an open call for applications. Interested in spending a month pedaling around the Netherlands and creating art? Find details here…
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Leo in Berlin, who shares the story of discovering the joy of riding and eventually finding his way to a Stooge Rambler. Get to know Leo and see his carefully considered and lovingly built Rambler here…
Premiering today, “To Be Free” is a new video series from Ortlieb that spotlights the spirit of adventure and self-sufficient travel. The program will share the stories of six unique characters from across the world of bicycle travel. Watch the kick-off video here…
Clint and Igor from Velo Orange recently spent a few weeks traveling around Taiwan, Japan, and Korea to visit the various factories that produce their frames and components. In the first installment of their Factory Visit series, Igor shares a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in Taiwan…
Following years of development and testing, TRP just unveiled the all-new EVO PRO and EVO X hydraulic disc brakes, which are designed to offer exceptional performance with easy installation and adjustability. Learn more about both models here…