Lucas Winzenburg

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…

This installment of Weekend Snapshot transports us to the Mexican state of Jalisco and two scenic corners of the Pacific Northwest. Take a quick peek at what three bikepackers from our global community were up to over the weekend and use the form to share a shot from one of your recent rides here…

Quietly unveiled at this year’s Sea Otter Classic, the Durango, Colorado-made Sanitas Tap Root is a versatile titanium hardtail that features sliding dropouts, has room for 29 x 2.6″ tires, and is offered in six sizes for $2,750. Get to know the brand’s latest model here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Chucky of Marygold Cycles in Chicago, who shares his custom Sam Mack frame with beefy tires, lugs, a beautiful rust patina, and an eclectic parts kit. Get to know more about Chucky and his one-of-a-kind frame here…

The recent cancelation of The Traka Adventure gravel race in Spain due to heavy rainfall in the forecast has us wondering when and why it makes sense to cancel bikepacking events. Learn more and weigh in with your thoughts here…