Lucas Winzenburg

The latest feature-length video in Antoine Bussier’s “Bikepacking Colors” series follows him and his partner Hélène on a 70-day, 4,000-kilometer bike trip across France, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Watch the 40-minute video and find photos from their ride here…

Introduced last week, the new fizik Tempo Beat shoes blur the lines between road and gravel, combining a sleek silhouette with a two-bolt cleat mount and a grippy tread that won’t have riders slipping and sliding. Check them out here…

Amid her attempt to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, we introduce 25-year-old Vedangi Kulkarni of India. We hear about the chaotic first weeks of her ride, recap the lessons she learned during her first trip around the world at just 19, unpack her goals and motivations, and more. Meet the young endurance cyclist and follow her ambitious journey here…

In this installment of Weekend Snapshot, we pack our bags and travel to Colorado, Italy, and Idaho to join three folks from our global bikepacking community as they make their way through stunning mountain environments. See this week’s photos and use the short form to share a shot from a recent ride here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Adam in beautiful Poznan, Poland. He shares a peek at his do-it-all titanium Kona Rove and some of the backstory behind the evolution of his dream bike. Meet Adam and find details on his Ti Rove here…

Continuing our mid-year Editor’s Dozen series, Lucas rounds up an eclectic mix of 12 pieces of gear that have already made their mark on 2024. Having accompanied him on trips from the deep canyons of Utah to the high mountains of Colorado, find his list of standouts here, which includes camera gear, bags, components, electronics, apparel, and much more…

The first episode of “Sounds from London to Lyon” introduces young brothers Morris and Felix Winby and follows the first week of their journey between England and France in search of inspiration and sounds for their electronic music compositions. Meet the dynamic duo behind eyeveyes and watch the engaging 20-minute episode here…

Today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot is all about pushing boundaries. Join three readers from our global community on rides around Austria, Colorado, and Brazil, and read their short stories of connecting new dots in beautiful places. Plus, take a minute to share a shot from one of your recent rides here…

Joining the celebrated VeloSamba, the new Adidas VeloStan Smith is the brand’s latest storied sneaker to get a clipless update. Learn more about the special edition SPD-compatible version of a perennial classic here…

Presented by the Rapha Film Fund, “Unspoken Road” is an impactful new video from director Chad Unger. It profiles deaf and queer siblings Nora and Uriel Torres, who share their story of facing discrimination and isolation in childhood and finding the life-affirming power of cycling. Watch the six-minute video here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from photographer and mechanic Antoine in Brussels, Belgium. He offers some thoughts on the practical and capable Brother Cycles Big Bro he’s pedaled on off-road rides all around Europe. Meet Antoine and find a lovely set of images here…

We’ve teamed up with Austere Manufacturing in Washington for our 189th Collective Reward gear giveaway, and we’ll be setting up a pair of lucky winners with beautifully CNC-machined Austere Lock Belts in eye-catching color combinations. Find details here…