Lucas Winzenburg

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…

“Chasing the Fox” is a fresh video from Otso Cycles that follows ambassadors Jackie Neve and Jolene Holland as they ride their loaded Fenrir Tis at The Fox, a community-focused, two-day bikepacking event set in Minnesota’s charming Northwoods. Watch it here…

Even if shiny new gear gets more clicks, we’re passionate about finding thrifty DIY hacks and helping readers learn to craft homemade bags and other accessories. To help grow our archive, we’re looking for MYOBG (Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear) tutorials from the community. Browse our dozens of how-to guides and submit yours here…

In this morning’s edition of Weekend Snapshot, we join bikepackers from our worldwide community on their journeys around Minnesota, Sweden, and West Virginia. Find vignettes from a couple of overnighters and a longer getaway here, and use the short form to share something from one of your recent rides here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Jimmy in Boise, Idaho, founder of the nonprofit Boise Bicycle Project, who shares the 1993 Ross Minotaur he rescued from the recycling pile and lovingly brought back to life, including brazing in a new tube. Meet Jimmy, see his unique bike, and read his inspiring message about making do with what you have here…

Dan Camp is back with a new video from his multi-year ride down the Americas. In episode 38, he shares a glimpse at his first 250 miles of bikepacking across Chile, which featured some of the trip’s most intense storms to date. Watch the 30-minute video here…

We recently stumbled upon the CombOver, a new mudguard with an unconventional toothed design intended to keep only your face clean. Find details and more photos of the unique contraption here…

In an Instagram post last month, Schwalbe reaffirmed its commitment to offering 26-inch tires for the countless riders who still rely on them for commuting, touring, and more. What are your trusted 26er tires on today’s market? Chime in here…

Today’s Weekend Snapshot is bursting with reminders of the simple beauty of traveling by bicycle. In it, we share a captivating mix of scenes from rides around Lithuania, Wyoming, and the Faroe Islands. Browse the latest installment and share something from one of your recent trips here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Noah in British Columbia, who shares the first bike he ever built under the Serious Bicycles name. Meet Noah and learn more about his one-of-a-kind rigid ripper here…

We recently happened upon a 2019 “How It’s Made” video from the Science Channel that offers a fascinating inside look at the process of making mountain bike tires. Watch the oddly satisfying five-minute video here…

Legendary cyclist Heinz Stücke, who spent more than 50 years pedaling around the planet, passed away last week at age 86. Find photos, a tribute, and more about the extraordinary German bicycle traveler here…