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 week’s Reader’s Rig comes to us from Craig in London, host of the 2ND Life Bikes YouTube channel, who shares his fluorescent Kona MinUte. Get to know Craig and scope out his head-turning cargo-hauler here…
In this installment of Weekend Snapshot, a few folks from our worldwide bikepacking community share photos from their recent trips around Scotland, Kazakhstan, and British Columbia. Catch up on the latest reader-submitted scenes and share one of yours here…
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Joe in England, who shares a peek at his Stooge Rambler. Find a gallery of photos, some notes on his journey from BMXer to bikepacker, and details on his custom build here…
Our latest Weekend Snapshot offers a sampling of scenes from bikepacking trips around Germany, Scotland, and Spain, showcasing a taste of what our readers saw on their recent rides. Explore the latest vignettes and share something from one of your outings here…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Kiki in British Columbia, who offers a look at the lovingly built Velo Orange Polyvalent she uses for meandering, grocery getting, and bikepacking. Read a little of Kiki’s story and check out her steel all-rounder here…
The 15th issue of The Bikepacking Journal is coming shortly, and we’re excited to share a sneak peek inside! Our latest issue is packed with spectacular photos and captivating stories from trips around the globe, and there are just three weeks left to join the Bikepacking Collective in time to receive a copy. Sign up before the October 17th deadline here…
In this special edition of Weekend Snapshot, we highlight what a few of our BIKEPACKING.com team members were up to in their recent time off. Find a collection of scenes from around the United States and Canada and use the form to share a shot from one of your rides here…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Clint in Michigan, who shares his titanium Salsa Fargo with a custom Ti fork from Black Sheep Bikes. Scope out Clint’s stunning one-of-a-kind build and read about some of his bikepacking adventures here…
Our 225th Collective Reward giveaway comes from Appleman Bicycles in Minnesota, makers of uniquely modular cranks designed to swap easily between bikes and fit absolutely everyone. Learn more about the US-machined Appleman 2XR crankset and support us for a chance to win a set here…
Today’s Weekend Snapshot connects reader-submitted dots in Scotland, Mexico, and France, illuminating just a handful of the countless bikepacking journeys folks from our global community took over their recent days off. Browse this week’s photos and share a photo from one of your getaways here…
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from James in India, who shares the fully loaded Dawes Galaxy he’s pedaled some 15,000 kilometers across India, Central Asia, and all of Europe. Meet James and learn a little about his bike’s fascinating history here…
In addition to making all of our work possible, the Bikepacking Collective is a membership that pays for itself. Adding to the ever-growing list of benefits, our members can now access exclusive savings of up to 30% from 70 great brands. Explore the complete list of fresh partners and offers here…
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