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Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor
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Weekend Snapshot
2 Mar 7 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchIn this Weekend Snapshot, we share a glimpse of bikepacking trips in Spain, Nepal, and North Carolina. See what three people from around the community were up to over the weekend and find a link to share photos from your rides here…
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Reader’s Rig: Gene’s Specialized Stumpjumper
5 Mar 4 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Gene Villeneuve in Ottawa, Ontario, who shares the 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper he picked up used after getting into bikepacking in his early 50s. Learn more about Gene and his hardtail here…
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New Jack Wolfskin Bikepacking Bag Collection
12 Mar 3 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchBetter known for their hiking gear and apparel, German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin just announced their debut collection of five bikepacking bags. Find more details and photos of everything here…
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The Last of The Cycling Postmen, Ireland 1975 (Video)
9 Feb 28 Lucas Winzenburg / Dispatch“The Last of the Cycling Postmen” is a charming 1975 video that highlights Irish postal carrier Mike Sheehan, who’d pedaled some 400,000 miles to deliver mail around his rural community at the time of filming, rain or shine. Watch it here…
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Announcing the 2022 Fasted 500
3 Feb 28 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe Fasted 500 is a cycling challenge that encourages Muslims to stay active by riding 500 kilometers during the month of Ramadan. It’s back for a second year, and the 2022 edition includes several chances for participants to win great prizes. Find details here…
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Weekend Snapshot
0 Feb 28 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchIn today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot, we share reader photos from bikepacking trips in Poland, Puerto Rico, and California. Check out what three people from around the community were up to over the weekend and find a link to share photos from your rides here…
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Collective Reward #106: Big Sky International Soul 1P Tent
2 Feb 25 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchAs featured in our recent review, we’re giving away one of Big Sky International’s Soul 1P tents for Collective Reward #106. Find out how to get signed up to win one of these lightweight, freestanding, bikepacking-specific tents here…
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Reader’s Rig: Jan’s Hi-Light Titanium Hardtail
7 Feb 25 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from landscape architect Jan Ayalin in Dubai, who shares the Hi-Light titanium 26″ hardtail he originally purchased back in 2006 and recently converted into a bikepacking rig for desert adventures. Learn more about Jan and his bike here…
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Check out the new Whisky No.9 CXLR Fork
10 Feb 24 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWhisky Parts Co. just announced their new No.9 CXLR Fork, a carbon fork for fast-and-light bikepacking escapades that demand a little extra cargo-hauling capacity. See specs and additional photos here…
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Introducing the Brenvelo Woodworker 2
7 Feb 24 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe Brenvelo Woodworker is an experimental wooden bicycle frame from Australian industrial designer Brendyn Rodgers, who recently revealed the latest version of his evolving platform. Learn more about the Woodworker 2 and Brendyn’s vision here…
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Five Questions with Bicycle Nomad (Video)
3 Feb 24 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchErick Cedeño of Bicycle Nomad recently sat down with California-based apparel maker swrve to chat about his motivations for inspiring people to get out on bikes, his love of slowing down to make mid-ride coffees, and more. Watch the short video interview here…
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New Fizik Terra Atlas Shoes Announced
2 Feb 23 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe new Fizik Terra Atlas shoe is an updated version of the brand’s popular Terra X5 that features a roomier fit and looks like it could be an ideal all-rounder for long days on and off the bike. Find details and photos of all four colors here…
