Lucas Winzenburg

The fourth issue of The Bikepacking Journal hit mailboxes this spring, and the upcoming fifth issue is just around the corner! Take a peek inside our beautiful biannually printed publication here, along with details on how you can join our Bikepacking Collective so you never miss another issue again…

Our weekly Reader’s Rig comes from retired physics teacher Peter Kalajian, who shares the comfortable and practical Salsa Fargo build that he’s fully kitted out in handmade bags. See more about Peter and his Fargo here…

Truth to the Process is a new short film that paints a portrait of Bristol-based framebuilder Pi Manson and his brand, Clandestine. Watch it here, alongside a short interview with the filmmakers and a gallery of behind the scenes images…

No. 22 Bicycles just announced a low-profile coupler system that almost seamlessly integrates into the frame’s design. Find details, photos, and a short video overview of their new all-new couplers and hydraulic Brake Break here…

We’re drawing the winners for our latest batch of Collective Reward gear giveaways on Friday, and this round includes 23 new chances to win. Find details on all the prize packages and get signed up for our Bikepacking Collective to be eligible to win here…

Rockgeist is currently raffling off a made-to-measure Mudlust series framebag, with tickets at just $5 and all proceeds going directly toward our Bikepacking Collective Routes Access Fund. See additional details and a link to buy tickets here…

This week on Reader’s Rig, we look at Lee Connelly’s Trek 520, which he spray painted salmon pink and built up with a particularly eclectic mix of components. Read more about Lee and his one of a kind 520 build here…

We’re wrapping up our five-part giveaway of handmade bikepacking bag bundles with Collective Reward #070. One lucky winner will take home all 14 bags shown here, worth more than $800. Find details on all the bags and the people who made them here…

Preorders are now open for 2020 Endpoint Coffee Grinder framesets, which are handmade in Washington and come with your choice of a Whisky No. 9 or Rodeo Labs Spork carbon fork. See details, photos, and ordering information here…

Tune in Thursday evening as Swift Industries hosts Black in the Saddle, a roundtable discussion about the Black cycling experience, featuring stories and perspectives from a diverse panel of Black riders. Find additional details here…

Kona launched three new Libre builds for 2021 this morning: the Libre CR/DL, Libre CR, and Libre. Find build kits, pricing, and photos of all three new bikes here…

We’re giving away two sets of Maxxis tires for Collective Reward #069. Two lucky winners will receive a pair of any Maxxis tires of their choosing. Find complete details on our latest giveaway here…