Lucas Winzenburg

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Ryan Duncan in California, who shares the Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 he built up to handle singletrack-heavy bikepacking trips and and day rides on technical trails. Get to know more about Ryan and his Timberjack here…

Element Skateboards and Pelago Bicycles just collaborated on the launch of a new commuter/upright tourer, the Silvo, that features a bold paint job and several practical touches. They also released an apparel collection and a lovely short video showing the Silvo in action on a week of pedaling and skateboarding around Finland. See it all here…

In today’s sunny Weekend Snapshot, we spin the globe and land in British Columbia, Italy, and North Carolina to ride trails and enjoy a beautiful night out camping with three folks from our worldwide community of bikepackers. Catch a glimpse of all three and use the short form to share a photo from one of your weekend getaways here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Rob Thwaites in the UK, who offers a thorough look at his Surly ECR with 27.5″ wheels, a Rohloff drivetrain, and several homemade bikepacking bags. Find photos and read about Rob’s rides around Scotland, Türkiye, Morocco, and more aboard his ECR here…

The new Fearless Vulture Titanium is the small UK-based brand’s third release, and it offers a fresh interpretation of the model they first launched with, featuring more clearance, updated geometry, additional drivetrain compatibility, and more. Find photos and details about the new Vulture Titanium here…

This installment of Weekend Snapshot finds three folks from our global bikepacking community out riding in local roads and trails and soaking in the unique views in Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Peek at all three and take a moment to submit a photo from one of your recent trips here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Blazej in Poland, who shares his custom steel all-roader from Karamba Frameworks that’s fully kitted out in bags from Baby Legs. Get to know more about Blazej, his one-of-a-kind rig, and how he found a passion for ultra-distance cycling here…

The latest episode of “Ten Thousand Things,” an NPR podcast that examines modern-day artifacts of Asian American life, highlights the Seattle-based Ampersand Bikes Club (ABC) and its mission of connecting BIPOC and multi-racial cyclists through group rides and events. Host Shin Yu Pai chats with members Kae-Lin Wang and Andrew Chin to hear their stories and learn about ABC. Listen here…

Spotted on Kickstarter, the updated MODL Infinity Tool 2.0 is a new and improved version of the small Denver-based company’s versatile silicone gear strap that features several design tweaks, updated accessories, and a glow-in-the-dark version. More than 500 people have already backed their new crowdfunding campaign, and you can find more details and photos here…

This edition of Weekend Snapshot zooms in on the Rocky Mountains, a quiet beach in Catalonia, and the Eastern United States, where three folks from our worldwide bikepacking community share a glimpse into their recent time away on two wheels. Find a trio of fresh vignettes and a form to share a shot from one of your rides here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from artist and retired architect Henk Woltjer in Amsterdam, who shares the 1997 Giant Terrago he found in nearly new condition and reimagined with some fresh parts, a front rack, and a couple of homemade bags. Get to know Henk and his practical and affordable tourer here…

After 4 days, 14 hours, and 15 minutes, Max Gaumnitz of Dresden, Germany, was first rider to finish the 2023 Trans Balkan Race. Find more details and a selection of photos from his winning 1,300-kilometer ride across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro here…