Lucas Winzenburg

The Mechanics of Joy is a new podcast from our friend Jon Woodroof and co-host Kike Molares that features an interesting mix of tunes and conversations on a wide variety of two-wheeled topics. Listen to the first episode here…

Bombtrack’s House Blend shop tour series is back with a fresh installment. This time around, we meet the folks at Citybiker in Vienna, Austria. Find a short video introducing the shop and showcasing a custom Hook EXT Titanium build here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Trey Morgan, who gives us a peek at the Fuji Tread 1.0 he’s slowly been upgrading and dialing in to make it a basketpacking rambler for rides around his home in Idaho and beyond. See more here…

Congratulations to Sofiane Sehili on finishing first in the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race with a time of just 8 days, 14 hours, and 35 minutes. Find details and photos of his record-setting ride on this year’s 1,800-kilometer course here…

There’s a fundraising campaign underway to support the evacuation and resettlement of the Afghan women who broke barriers by riding bicycles and are now being targeted by the Taliban. Learn more and find a link to make a donation here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Jonathan McCurdy in Seattle, who shares the All-City Macho Man he picked up used on Craigslist and has transformed into his ideal bike for rides around town and further afield. Find more about Jonathan and his Macho Man here…

The Detour Cloud Cap is a new collaboration between Ass Savers and Gramm Tourpacking that combines a classic cycling cap with a flowy satin neckcloth to offer protection from the blazing sun. Find details and photos of this colorful new accessory here…

Somewhere in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race media team caught up with Cat Jaffee’s lonely dot to hear more about her race experience. Watch a short video interview with her here…

Just published, “Desire Discrimination Determination – Black Champions in Cycling” is a new book from Dr. Marlon Moncrieffe and Rapha that features a collection of stories that explore the Black experience of competitive cycling. Find details and get a peek at what’s inside here…

We’re delighted to introduce our second group of 2021 Bikepacking Collective Routes Access Fund awardees. Get to know some of the BIPOC bikepackers who’ll be receiving grants and gear to support their upcoming trips here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Emory Hancock in Atlanta, Georgia, who shares a Squid Bikes Squidcross that’s dialed in for riding Southeastern tracks and trails and is full of personality. See more here…

The 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race kicks off in Kyrgyzstan in just a few hours, and we’re excited to share a collection of nearly 60 rigs that’ll be taking on this year’s course. Find a massive gallery of photos and details on each bike and its rider here…