Lucas Winzenburg
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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.
“1,000 Miles in a Dusty Saddle” is a new video from director Owen Jones that follows riders participating in the 2023 edition of the Race Across Texas. Find an up-close perspective of the challenging 1,000-mile event traversing the Lone Star State here…
In today’s installment of Weekend Snapshot, our readers whisk us away on warm-weather rides around Mexico, Spain, and the Southwestern United States. Find three distinct versions of a good time on two wheels and use the quick form to share a shot from one of your recent getaways here…
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Alex Kowalski, who shares the 10-year-old titanium hardtail from Black Sheep Bikes that he recently rode to a singlespeed victory at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Meet Alex and read the heartfelt tale of his journey to bikepacking here…
Our 205th Collective Reward giveaway comes courtesy of Michael at Take a Trip Bags in Oregon, who’ll set up one lucky winner with a modular To Go Box basket bag and an assortment of My Little Bungees. Learn more here…
The latest accessory bag from the Cedaero workshop in Two Harbors, Minnesota, is the Cedaero Asteroid Belt Hip Pack. Small in size but big on user-friendly features, it looks like a great little bag for wearing daily or helping keep you organized on longer trips…
“The Great Southern Country” is a new feature film chronicling Lachlan Morton’s astounding 14,200-kilometer lap around Australia, during which he set a new Around Australia Record. Watch the full film and find a set of still photos from his journey here…
Bedrock Sandals from Montana just unveiled their vibrant new colors for spring and summer 2025, all of which are available now in anticipation of warmer days to come. Find details and a link to buy a pair here…
In a recent video, Luke from Soma Fabrications sits down to share his thoughts on bottom brackets and headsets. Specifically, he chats about needle-bearing headsets and why he appreciates Tange products above all. Watch it and weigh in here…
Mountain bikes from the 1980s and ’90s make for incredibly practical, unique, and fun commuters. The latest build from Babyldn in the UK showcases all three attributes in spades. Check out the small shop and studio’s characterful 1988 Bianchi Grizzly here…
We catch up with readers pedaling around Chile, Minnesota, and Mexico in today’s Weekend Snapshot, sharing three striking scenes from above and below the clouds. Browse this week’s vignettes and use the form to share a shot from one of your rides here…
Handmade in Minnesota and affordably priced, Synch Tec’s comfy-looking hats quickly convert from hats to neck gaiters and are available in an array of charming fabrics. Take a peek and find out how to scoop one here….
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Ilya in Ukraine, who shares the beautifully oxidized Marin Pine Mountain he picked up second-hand and completely rebuilt into a dreamy do-it-all adventure bike. Meet Ilya and find a superb set of images here…
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