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Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor
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Bombtrack Cale + Cale AL Review: Veneto Trail Tested
17 Aug 10 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking BikesWe recently took a Bombtrack Cale and Cale AL to Italy to see how they’d hold up to a week of bikepacking in the Dolomites for this two-in-one first-ride review. Find an introduction to both models, our Veneto Trail packing lists, and lots of images here…
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Reader’s Rig: Mangky’s Kona Explosif
4 Aug 6 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Mangky in Bandung, Indonesia, who shares his vintage Kona Explosif and a peek at his unique miniaturized bicycle illustrations. Learn more about Mangky, his bike, and his art here…
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36 Hours in Kitsbow: Out West (Video)
1 Aug 6 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosThe latest installment of the 36 Hours in Kitsbow video series follows a group of friends as they retrace stagecoach driver Charley Parkhurst’s historic route across California and reflect on their experiences as queer and trans cyclists. Watch it here…
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Bombtrack × Columbia Rover and Wanderlust Travel Shirts
3 Aug 4 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchBombtrack and Columbia just announced the new collaborative Rover and Wanderlust travel shirts. Find details on both models here, which are available in multiple colors and men’s and women’s sizes…
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Rider’s Lens: Hunting for Surprises with Tina Graf
7 Aug 4 Lucas Winzenburg / InspirationIn our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, we introduce Taiwanese-Austrian visual artist Tina Graf, who shares a vibrant selection of work that’s inspired by her experiences in nature. Find our interview with Tina and an exploration of her mixed media artwork here…
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Wizard Works Samples and Seconds Sale in London
1 Jul 30 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchIf you’re in London tomorrow, Saturday, July 31st, don’t miss the first-ever in-person Wizard Works Samples and Seconds Sale, where they’ll be selling off their stockpile of bags with minor imperfections, mismatched colors, and more. Find details and the address here…
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Reader’s Rig: Zahir’s Custom Clandestine
7 Jul 30 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchFirst featured a few months ago for its clever one-of-a-kind rack, our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Fasted 500 founder Zahir Nayani in the UK, who shares his gorgeous custom Clandestine from Bristol-based builder Pi Manson. Learn more about Zahir and his bike here…
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The Bike that Flew: Sarah Swallow’s 2021 Tour Divide Story
0 Jul 29 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchDespite months of preparation, an unlucky twist of fate on the drive to the starting line of the Tour Divide nearly forced Sarah Swallow to withdraw from the event before it even started. Find a link to read Sarah’s story over on the Rapha blog here…
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Rapha Announces 2021 Women’s 100
0 Jul 28 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchA celebration of women’s cycling, the ninth edition of the Rapha Women’s 100 is coming up on Sunday, September 12th! Find details on this annual cycling challenge here…
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Apidura Launches Frame Pack Hydration Bladder
25 Jul 27 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe new Apidura Frame Pack Hydration Bladder from the company’s Innovation Lab is a 1.5-liter reservoir that’s designed to fit efficiently inside most Apidura frame packs and provide convenient access to water while riding. Find details and more photos here…
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The Magic of Trail Family: A Miles of Portraits Film
0 Jul 23 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe Magic of Trail Family is a 25-minute film that follows two friends as they pedal 2,000 miles between Los Angeles to Santa Fe, soaking in the beautiful scenery and connecting with the cast of characters they meet along the way. Watch it here…
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Reader’s Rig: Sven’s Kona Unit X
38 Jul 23 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Sven Miroslav in Zagreb, Croatia, who shares the Kona Unit X he’s outfitted with a self-built rear rack and homemade frame bag. Get to know Sven and his Kona here…
