Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor
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We have nearly 500 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning 70+ countries.
Start at our sortable worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
Lucas Winzenburg has been obsessed with off-road touring for more than two decades.
In 2012, he founded Bunyan Velo, the first independent magazine devoted to bikepacking, through which he also hosted a live speaker series and developed a grant program to support traveling cyclists. In 2017, he left his full-time gig in academia to focus on pushing the boundaries of pedal-powered storytelling. Having lived all over the world, he's now based in Colorado. Find Lucas on Instagram @bunyanvelo.
Announced this morning, the new C17 Special Recycled Nylon from Brooks England is a limited edition Cambium saddle crafted from environmentally friendly materials and recycled fibers. Find more details and photos here…
The Canadian-made Reform Seymour is a unique thermo-moldable saddle that conforms to your shape and position on the bike, and we’re giving away two of them for our latest Collective Reward. Find out how to win one here…
Based on a design from the 1880s, Chater-Lea’s “Road Clearer” Siren Whistle is a whimsical noisemaker with an unmistakable sound that harkens back to a bygone era of cycling history. Learn more about the small British manufacturer’s latest accessory here…
Episode 47 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast features an in-depth interview with ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox, who offers a wide-ranging perspective on how she thinks about nutrition when it comes to big bikepacking races. Listen to it here…
The new made-in-Minneapolis Rack Buddy from Wilde Bicycle Co. is a waxed canvas bag with a versatile design that allows you to quickly attach it to a range of racks and easily convert it into a shoulder bag once your ride ends. See details and photos here…
In “The Longest Climb,” Bowhead Corp founder Christian Bagg takes on a steep and loose climb up Triune Mountain in beautiful British Columbia to test out a prototype of the Bowhead RX pedal-assist adaptive handcycle. Watch the 11-minute video chronicling his challenging ride here…
We’re giving away three of NOCS Provisions’ compact and colorful Zoom Tube monocular telescopes for Collective Reward #110. Find details and get signed up for our Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win a Zoom Tube or one of many other prizes here…
Today’s installment of Weekend Snapshot features photos from overnight bikepacking trips in Spain, Utah, and British Columbia. See how three of our readers spent their free time over the weekend and find a link to share images from your rides here…
We’re giving away a fully custom frame bag from Arizona-based Rogue Panda Designs for Collective Reward #109. Learn more about the small handmade bag brand’s range of styles and colorful fabrics and how to get signed up for our Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win here…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Los Angeles-based architect Mark Owens, who shares a look at the 2017 Intense Primer he’s used for enduro racing, XC coaching, and bikepacking. Learn more about Mark and his full-suspension rig here…
The All-City Space Horse is back for 2022 in two fresh colors with updated builds. Find photos and details about the new Champagne Shimmer GRX and Royal Mint Tiagra builds here…
Endpoint’s Hunter Gatherer has returned with several thoughtful updates, and pre-orders are now live. Learn more about the small brand’s handbuilt, US-made $1,500 all-road frameset here…
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