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.
This Weekend Snapshot shares a wide-ranging mix of colorful scenes submitted by readers around the world, including vignettes from Australia, Mexico, and Belgium. See what a few folks from our community were up to during their recent time away and share a shot from one of your rides here…
New from Paul Component Engineering in California is the Tall & Elegant seatpost, a zero-setback version of their popular Tall & Handsome seatpost that’s now available in four colors and three diameters. Check it out here…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Nathaniel in Iowa, who shares the well-loved Yuba Mundo V4 cargo bike he’s been using to haul passengers, groceries, furniture, and more for 13 years and counting. Read Nathaniel’s story and find details on his Yuba here…
Atherton Bikes in Wales just unveiled their new 3D-printed titanium crankset, which is available in three finishes, an impressive array of 11 lengths, and two spindle sizes. Learn more about the Atherton A.GR.TI cranks here…
Allygn in Berlin is now offering colorful versions of the sleek dynamo taillights they announced late last year, which pair perfectly with the clever Drust Cycles rear light mount. Take a peek at the new hues and find a link to snag one here…
Following its release last week, we’re giving away a full Advent MX 11-speed mountain bike drivetrain courtesy of microSHIFT for Collective Reward #235. Find full details and sign up to support our work as a member of the Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win here…
Today’s Weekend Snapshot rounds up reader-submitted scenes from three continents, highlighting recent getaways in Canada, Australia, and Spain. Peek at what a few folks from our community were up to over the weekend and share a shot from one of your rides here…
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Josh Uhl in Wisconsin, who shares his custom Good Grief S.E.A.R. Machine, a bike that’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. Find a detailed look at Josh’s double-single-triple dingle 26+ mountain klunker here…
The latest release from AeroPress is a fully stainless-steel version of their cult-classic coffee brewer. Find details on the new AeroPress Steel and weigh in on whether or not you can see yourself using it here…
Dan Camp’s 32nd video installment chronicling his ride between Alaska and Argentina finds him in Ecuador on what he says is the hardest day of his two years on the bike. Watch the 18-minute video here…
Coinciding with today’s launch of the new Switch Rack, Restrap just announced a larger 10-liter version of their minimal, quick-release Switch Panniers. Learn more about the latest addition to the Switch ecosystem and watch a video of them in action here…
“Starting to Dream Again” is an uplifting video from Bowhead featuring adaptive athlete Dave Sagal testing his new Bowhead RX prototype on a massive 12-hour journey through the rugged Canadian backcountry around Banff National Park. Watch it here…
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