Lucas Winzenburg

Set in the rugged American West, “The Wild Bunch” is a new video from Greg Cairns that chronicles a fascinating 1,300-mile journey through time. Join Brett Davis and company on a bikepacking, packrafting, and hiking adventure in search of legends along the Outlaw Trail here…

Just released online after a global screening tour, “Lael Rides Around the World” tells the inspiring story of Lael Wilcox’s world record for circumnavigation of the Earth by bicycle. Now’s your chance to watch the full 90-minute feature film here…

This edition of Weekend Snapshot connects reader-submitted dots in France, England, and Italy. Find a trio of summery scenes from around Europe and contribute to our longstanding Monday morning series by sharing a shot from one of your recent rides here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig belongs to Robyn in New Zealand. She shares the Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 she uses for overnighters, longer getaways, and cruising around town. Meet Robyn and see her hardtail here…

We’re happy to co-sponsor the Swift Campout Video Challenge again this year, which encourages bikepackers to create a short video documenting their summer solstice campout and share it for a chance to win a whopping $5,000 in prizes. Find details here…

Our 216th Collective Reward giveaway comes from the team at Topo Designs in Colorado. They’ll be hooking up a pair of randomly selected site supporters with $250 gift cards good for anything in their online shop, including apparel, accessories, bags, and more…

In today’s globe-spanning edition of Weekend Snapshot, readers from across our community take us on bikepacking trips around China, Bolivia, and British Columbia. Find a colorful collection of fresh vignettes and use the form to share a photo from one of your recent getaways here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Stagecoach 400 creator Brendan Collier in California, who shares his dirt-road-commuting, trail-working Tern Orox. Meet Brendan and see his fully loaded e-cargo hauler here…

After the unexpected announcement of their closure in 2023, Waterford Precision Cycles and Gunnar Cycles are back! Both storied brands will now be guided by the steady hands of Abra-Cadabra Fabrication, where they’ll be built in Durango, Colorado. Find details here…

Ritchey just introduced its first flat pedal to date, the all-new Bigfoot. Constructed from reinforced nylon with a sizable platform and nine grippy pins per side, they’re designed to strike the ideal balance of affordability and performance. Find a quick look at the Ritchey Bigfoot pedals here…

The Swift Campout is a global call to celebrate the northern summer solstice by spending a night outside with your bike, and the 2025 edition is a little over a month away! Find details on the Campout Video Challenge, sign up to participate, and explore our roundup of trip-planning resources here…

As part of his ride across the Americas, Dan Camp recently pedaled 450 miles through Guatemala, where he shot a 25-minute video documenting his six weeks in the country. Catch up on the 23rd episode from his Alaska to Argentina bikepacking journey here…