Lucas Winzenburg

Rapha just launched a women’s version of their lightweight, packable Explore Down Jacket, which is available in two new colors and six sizes with a women’s specific cut. Find additional details and photos here…

Rene Herse Cycles just announced an updated version of a classic stem for 1″ threaded steerers that features a unique cutout design and super light construction. Learn more about the Rene Herse Stem (and nifty light knob) here…

We’re just two days away from the deadline to join our Bikepacking Collective and have your membership start with the seventh issue of The Bikepacking Journal, plus a free copy of Alex Hotchin’s “Bikepacking the World” map and a chance to win one of 43 prizes, including a Fairlight Faran 2.0 frameset. Learn more and get signed up here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Justin in New York, who shows off the Surly Pack Rat he built up for hauling groceries around Brooklyn and escaping the hustle and bustle for overnight trips beyond the city. See more here…

In Bombtrack’s newest installment of House Blend, we meet the folks behind Matthew Cycle in Tokyo, Japan, and watch as they put together a unique Hook EXT. Take a look here…

The latest issue of The Bikepacking Journal is almost here! Find a peek at Issue 07 and the free “Bikepacking the World” map we’ll be including with each copy here, along with a link to get signed up before this weekend’s deadline…

We’re drawing winners for our latest round of Collective Reward gear giveaways this weekend! Read on for a full list of all 43 new prizes on offer and a link to get signed up for our Bikepacking Collective before the deadline this Sunday, October 17th…

The latest film in Rapha’s “Gone Racing” series follows Lael Wilcox’s most recent attempt to set the new fastest known time on the iconic Tour Divide route earlier this summer. Watch the entire 22-minute film here, and find a gallery of photos from behind the scenes…

After announcing an expansion of their Scape range of bikepacking bags last week, Brooks England just released all-black versions of six bags from the collection. See additional photos and find out which bags are available in this stealthy new colorway here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from middle-school teacher Andy Kaucher in Pennsylvania, who shows us the budget-conscious Raleigh Redux he customized to be his do-it-all N=1 bike. Find more about Andy and his rig here…

We’re giving away a trio of Aeroe Spider Rear Racks for Collective Reward #101, and three lucky winners will take home one of these modular hauling systems that attach to your frame without the need for rack mounts. Learn more and get entered to win here…

To celebrate our 100th Collective Reward giveaway, all of our Bikepacking Collective members will be receiving a poster-sized copy of artist Alex Hotchin’s updated “Bikepacking the World” map, which features an illustrated selection of hand-picked bikepacking routes around the world. Learn more here…