Lucas Winzenburg
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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.
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from our pal Daniel in Berlin, a multi-talented maker who shares the Singular Swift he bought for a trip to the Dolomites many years back and has been slowly dialing in ever since. Get to know Daniel and his all-purpose travel rig here…
Ortlieb just announced a fresh color offering for nearly their full collection of bikepacking bags. The German brand’s earthy new “Dark Sand” bags are made from the same waterproof nylon material that has proven itself as a durable and practical option wherever the trail takes you. Find details and photos here…
Made from Polartec Power Grid fabric, the All-Day Touque from Yeah Nah Thread Works in Canada is a two-piece hat and neck warmer that’s designed to work equally well under a helmet or around town. Learn more here…
Today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot showcases three folks from our global community out pedaling with friends no matter the conditions. From the sunny deserts of Arizona to the frozen forests of Finland, find our latest reader-submitted images and use the form to share a recent photo here…
Shot during a four-day ride around the hills above Lyon, France, this charming 10-minute video from Thomas Silva paints a portrait of Paul de Vive, better known as Vélocio, an iconic trailblazer in the world of bicycle touring. Watch the video and review his Seven Commandments for the Wise Cyclist here…
The Marin Four Corners 1 is back for 2024 with updated geometry, bigger tire clearance, more mounts, and a $999 price tag. Learn more about the latest iteration of the California-based brand’s affordable adventure touring platform here…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Marc in British Columbia, who shares the Kona Ute he bought second hand and now uses for a little bit of everything. Learn more about Marc and his wallet-friendly cargo bike here…
Cycles Cattin from Grenoble, France, just released a new go-anywhere travel bike that builds on their more than 40 years of touring experience. Featuring a steel frameset, V-brakes, and room for 2.2″ tires, the Cycles Cattin ADN is built to be simple, comfortable, and reliable. Learn more here…
Last year, German athlete Jonas Deichmann pedaled across the United States from New York to Los Angeles, then turned around and ran all the way back to New York. This hour-long documentary from Markus Weinberg chronicles the incredible double-crossing experience. Watch it here…
The latest video from Rapha Films documents the inaugural Rapha Yomp Rally, a unique ultra-distance riding event that took place in Southern California last spring. Watch the seven-minute video and find photos from the picturesque five-day ride here…
The new BlackHeart Bike Co. Gravel AL is a race-inspired gravel bike with an aero design, clearance for 700 x 47mm tires, and an ENVE carbon fork. It’s available in eight sizes and a dizzying array of more than 130 colors. Find essential details and photos here…
Following a wildly successful first edition of the MADE Handmade Bike Show in Portland last year, the organizers just announced that they’re expanding the event to Australia this June. Find details and dates here…
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