Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor
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We have nearly 500 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning 70+ countries.
Start at our sortable worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
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.
Accomplished ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox’s latest challenge is a second pedal-powered circumnavigation of the globe, this time attempting to be the fastest person ever to do so. Read on to learn more about her inspiring ride, which begins in just a few days…
In this installment of Weekend Snapshot, we feature recent rides from readers in England, Italy, and Florida. Find a sampling of adventures from across the community and share a shot from one of your bikepacking getaways here…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from photographer Russell in Germany, who shares his custom-built Sayle Cycle cargo bike and the fortuitous story behind it. Meet Russell and learn how his one-of-a-kind rig perfectly suits his car-free, camera-hauling lifestyle here…
Late Wednesday, Melbourne, Australia’s beloved Off Course Bike Shop was destroyed by a fire, the cause of which remains unknown, and will be closed until further notice. Find a quick update on the devastating situation here…
Building on the success of the original, the reimagined Veolo Bike Trailer 2.0 is a lightweight, feature-rich cargo hauler designed to feel like part of the bike. The Leipzig, Germany-based makers are seeking funding via Kickstarter, and the campaign is now live. See more here…
Continuing our new round of Collective Reward giveaways, the Tumbleweed team is setting up a couple of randomly selected site supporters with one of their expedition-ready Macro Pannier Racks. Find details here…
Dan Camp’s 36th video from his ride across the Americas rounds out his time on the Peru Great Divide, documenting the final 600-mile stretch of the rugged route. Watch the 25-minute release here…
Today’s Weekend Snapshot is all about remembering to slow down and enjoy the view. In it, we join community members on scenic spins around Colombia, Slovakia, and England, showcasing vignettes from their rides. See the latest scenes and use the form to share something from one of your recent outings here…
Greece’s ENABags recently rolled out the Nano Pannier, which features a five-liter capacity and a quick-release Kickflix attachment system that mounts to a standard pair of bottle bosses. Find details on the slim new ENABags Nano Pannier here…
In March, Paragon Machine Works sent shockwaves through the framebuilding world with the surprise announcement of its abrupt closure. As of today, it’s officially in the safe hands of a new owner, Portland’s Firsthand Framebuilding. Find details and learn what this means for the future here…
The new Portland Design Works Oxrack Front Rack is a utilitarian front rack designed for discerning basketpackers and commuters. It boasts a set of unique braces that hold baskets in place so users can forgo fumbling with zip ties. Find details here…
We’re kicking off our latest round of Collective Reward giveaways with something unique. Thanks to a generous donation from the San Juan Huts System team, we’re offering a free six-night hut trip in Colorado and Utah for two, valued at nearly $3,000. Find details here…
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