Lucas Winzenburg

In 2019, Naresh Kumar pedaled from India to Germany aboard a tandem bike, inviting strangers to join him for any length of time. His goal was to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking, and he created a powerful film, “Freedom Seat,” along the way. Today, he’s beginning Freedom Seat USA, a 3,500-mile ride across the US with a mission to raise $250,000 for the cause. Learn more and follow along here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Magnus in Hamburg, Germany, who shares a detailed look at the CNC Gravel One he custom painted and built up amid the pandemic parts shortage. Get to know Magnus and find some insights from his experience of learning on the fly with this build here…

“Coast to Kaiserschmarrn” is a 30-minute video that tracks Till Schenk and Annika Vossen on a 2,500-kilometer journey mixing bikes and skis throughout the Dolomites and the Alps. Find the video and a wintry photo gallery here…

Contributor Nick Jensen of Manzanita Cycles is selling a one-of-a-kind steel hardtail with all of the profits going to support the work of Sky Tavern, an organization that builds trails in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. Find details here…

Our 185th Collective Reward comes from the waterproof experts Ortlieb, who are giving away a couple of Toptube Frame-Packs to randomly selected site supporters. Learn more about our latest prize package and become a member of the Bikepacking Collective to help make our work possible here…

Presented by 7Mesh, “The Seven Phases of Madness” is a quirky new video from director Zac Turgeon that documents Mathieu “Mathos” Bélanger-Barrette’s mission to set a new fastest known time on Quebec’s 450-kilometer TransGaspésie bikepacking route. Watch the highly entertaining seven-minute video here…

Recapping another Saturday and Sunday spent on two wheels, today’s installment of Weekend Snapshot showcases reader-submitted rides through a wonderfully diverse mix of environments. Find photos from Spain’s Montañas Vacías bikepacking route, the Pacific Northwest, and a picturesque national park in Italy here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from bag maker Hannes Dossche of Dosh Gear in Belgium, who shares the hella practical Surly Karate Monkey he’s currently riding across the length of the Andes in South America. Learn more about Hannes, his bags, and his rigid steel off-road tourer here…

Josh Reid has been busy since we first met him as he bikepacked 15,000 kilometers across Asia and Europe in 2021, and his latest video finds him touring around picturesque Sicily. Experience the charming Italian island by bike in Josh’s 20-minute video here…

The latest video from Josh & Sarah Ride is an ode to the head-clearing power of getting out to spend a night in a tent. Amid a hectic period in their lives, they recently pedaled away for a restorative overnighter, and this 12-minute video beautifully captures the experience. Watch it here…

The Swift Campout is back for 2024, and we’re proud to co-sponsor this year’s global call to celebrate the summer solstice by spending a night camping with your bike. Learn more about the event, find details on the Campout Video Challenge, and sign up to participate for a chance to win more than $3,000 in prizes here…

After retiring his longtime handlebar-mounted compact camera bag, the Porcelain Rocket Mini Slinger, Lucas is on the hunt for a new solution for hauling his Fuji X-T3 on the bike. He’s seeking input on your favorite camera-carrying bags on today’s market. Find a few suggestions and add your recommendations here…