Lucas Winzenburg

German ultra-endurance athlete Jonas Deichmann just announced his biggest record-setting challenge yet: a 40,000km circumnavigation of the globe that he’s calling “Triathlon 360 Degree.” Find details on his ambitious plan to ride, run, and swim around the world here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Bryan Kevan, who built his BMK Frameworks carbon frame by hand in his apartment using a machine he programmed himself. Find an overview of his bike here, plus some thoughts on building your own carbon frames as a hobbyist…

Rapha’s Explore Down Jacket is a lightweight, packable layer that’s designed to work equally well on and off the bike. After a few months of use in a variety of environments—from sunny Arizona, to rainy California, to cold and windy London—Lucas shares his impressions on what’s worked and what hasn’t. Find his full review here…

Launched this morning, Unpaved is a UK-centric adventure cycling and bikepacking podcast hosted by Katherine Moore and Tom Bonnett that explores how and why the off-road cycling movement is booming, and investigates stories from riders, route makers, and their local trails. Learn about the podcast and how to listen here…

Congratulations to Sofiane Sehili on becoming the first person ever to finish the PEdALED Atlas Mountain Race, riding 1,145 kilometers through Morocco in just 3 days, 21 hours, 50 minutes. Find details on his win here, plus a handful of photos from the finish line…

Now that all of our Bikepacking Collective members have received their copies of The Bikepacking Journal 03, we’re selling off our 100 reserve copies. Here’s a rare chance to snag a copy of our twice yearly, members-only publication…

The first edition of the PEdALED Atlas Mountain Race launches from Marrakesh tomorrow, and will send racers on a 1,145-kilometer route across beautiful Morocco. More than 85 participants sent us a photo of their rig, plus a breakdown of their kit. Find them all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tasmania-based Scott Mattern, who’s taken a light-and-fast approach to setting up his Specialized Fuse for bikepacking trips around the island’s countless trails. Read on for more…

Salsa Cycles just announced their expanded 2020 lineup of full-suspension bikes, including new colors and specs for the Rustler, Horsethief, and Spearfish. Find photos and an overview of this year’s models here…

Belle Cycles and The Service Course collaborated on this one-of-a-kind, Mad Max-inspired All Terrain Exploration Rig for Christian Meier in the upcoming Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Find a gallery of photos and more details about the A.T.E.R. here…

We’re giving three of our European supporters a box of 18 energy bars from our friends at Outdoor Provisions for Collective Reward #049. They’re vegan, free of refined sugars, and the wrappers are made of entirely compostable materials. Get details here…

We’re giving away two of Outer Shell’s updated camera straps for Collective Reward #048. They feature quick-cinch adjustment and a sternum stabilizer, meaning you can comfortably haul a full-size camera without worrying about it swinging around while riding. Find details here…