Lucas Winzenburg

For Collective Reward #030, we commissioned New Zealand-based artist Matty Waudby to hand stitch three one of a kind “Pedal Further” hats for us. We’ll be giving these wearable works of art to three lucky members of our Bikepacking Collective. Winners will be drawn on Wednesday, don’t miss out!

For Collective Reward #029, we’re giving one Bikepacking Collective member a dozen plant-based meal packs from Nomad Nutrition. They’re delicious, preservative free, made from real ingredients, and produced by a small Canadian company. Join by April 17th to be eligible. Find details below…

Ethiopia Retrospectum is one of about a dozen original features in the upcoming second issue of The Bikepacking Journal, our printed publication. Find an exclusive preview here, along with details on how to subscribe before the April 17th deadline, just around the corner…

This week on Reader’s Rig, we’re looking at Brian Kesselman’s custom Breadwinner JB Racer. He’s built it up for ultimate versatility, to easily swap between drop bars and a rigid fork or flat bars with a suspension fork. Check it out below…

For Collective Reward #028, we’re giving away a Sea to Summit sleep kit that includes an ultralight inflatable sleeping pad and a pillow. One lucky winner will receive their choice of both—about a $200 value—plus many great nights of sleep to come. See complete details below…

Set in Scotland’s beautiful Cairngorms National Park, Mar Sin Leat is one of about a dozen feature stories in the upcoming second issue of The Bikepacking Journal. Find an exclusive preview here, along with details on how to subscribe before the April 17th deadline, just one week away…

For Collective Reward #027, we’re giving away a full Thomson cockpit, including an Elite X4 Stem, Elite Seatpost, Seatpost Collar, and Alloy Drop Bars or MTB Aluminum Bars. All in, that’s about a $400 value. Find complete details on this giveaway below…

In this week’s Reader’s Rig feature, we go all the way to the Philippines to check out Kiel Denzon’s La Bici 29er. Find details about his bikepacking-specific build here, including a handful of DIY modifications…

PEdALED just announced the Odyssey Collection, a brand new range of cycling-specific clothing aimed at ultra-distance bikepackers. It includes a jersey, bib shorts, jacket, vest, socks, and gloves. As we’ve come to expect from PEdALED, the new line is packed with interesting and innovative touches. Find an overview of everything here…

After months of seeking out the best bikepacking writing and photography from around the world, we’re almost ready to launch our second issue of The Bikepacking Journal. It’s packed with a fresh collection essays and stories, all in the full glory of print! Read on for a peek inside, along with details on how to subscribe before the April 17th cutoff…

Hot & Bothied is an inspiring and funny short film that follows three friends on a bikepacking trip through the Scottish Highlands, learning as they go while attempting to negotiate a route between two remote bothies. Watch the full film here, along with a Q&A with director Dominic John…

For years, many of us on the BIKEPACKING.com team have been using Gaia GPS to navigate on backcountry trips in various corners of the world, and now we’re happy to be able to offer a Gaia GPS discount to our Bikepacking Collective members. Find the details here…