Lucas Winzenburg

In an industry first, ORTLIEB just unveiled its own house-made waterproof fabric, TIDURA, which is available now on several products in multiple colors. Learn more about the German brand’s impressive new material here…

Our latest Weekend Snapshot features scenes from reader-submitted bikepacking trips around Alberta, Idaho, and British Columbia. Soak in the views and use the quick form to contribute to a future installment of our longtime Monday morning series here…

Dan Camp’s latest video transports viewers to Bolivia’s extraordinary Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat. Watch his 39th video installment detailing his bikepacking journey between Alaska and Argentina here…

We visit three continents for today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot, tracking down readers in Australia, England, and the United States. Find scenes from rides through a trio of unique forests and share a shot from one of your recent rides here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Sergey in Serbia, who shares the early ’90s Giant Custom 1000 he recently picked up and has been slowly building into the ideal all-rounder for casual grab-and-go adventures. Get to know Sergey and see his bike here…

Our 251st Collective Reward giveaway comes from the small crew at San Util Design in Washington, who will be hooking up one lucky winner with a pair of their Mini Panniers V2. Find details and sign up to support our work here…

No stranger to the route, YouTuber Chris Wilson of the PNW Bikepacking channel recently returned to the Anaxshat Passage for a third ride along the stunning 120-mile track in Oregon. Watch a 17-minute video recap of his solo getaway here…

Launched on Kickstarter this morning, the Pontos 2.0 is a lightweight skin-on-frame kayak that packs down to the size of a two-person tent and sets up in just minutes, offering all kinds of possibilities. Find details and a link to the crowdfunding campaign here…

This Weekend Snapshot zooms in on reader-submitted bikepacking trips around Wisconsin, Scotland, and Washington, highlighting a mix of solo getaways and adventures with friends. See what a few folks from our global community have been up to recently and share something from one of your rides here…

From soaking in an unbeatable campsite view to successfully improvising a trailside repair, bikepacking is full of simple pleasures and unexpected delights that make it a uniquely rewarding pursuit. In this piece, Lucas highlights a dozen little things that keep him coming back for more. Find his list and share your small bikepacking joys here…

UK-based Brother Cycles is now taking pre-orders for their beloved rim-brake 650B frameset, the Mr Wooden, which has fresh paint, a new headbage, and updated logos for the latest model year. Find more details and learn how to order one here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tom in Japan, who shares a detailed look at the custom Liminal Machine Works he’ll be racing at this year’s Silk Road Mountain Race. Meet Tom and read the meaningful story behind his flowery titanium drop-bar bike here…