Lucas Winzenburg

The latest release from Minneapolis-based Wilde Bicycle Co. is the Wilde Rambler SL, a batch-made drop-bar bike with balanced geometry, loads of mounts, a carbon fork, and room for 700C x 50mm or 650B x 2.2″ tires. Learn more and see photos of the $1,500 frameset and complete options here…

Just announced, the microSHIFT ADVENT X Ver.2 rear derailleur features a 20mm shorter cage with an improved design that provides more chain wrap, better chain retention, increased stability, and can help prolong the life of your cassette. Learn more about what’s new here…

“Way Out There” is a new video from Canyon Bicycles that features Jenny Tough’s story of discovering how she could use bikepacking to connect with nature, push her limits, and see places that would otherwise be out of reach. Featuring footage from beautiful British Columbia and her 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race win, the video offers an uplifting message. Watch it here…

Today’s Weekend Snapshot highlights three more bikepacking trips shared by our readers, showcasing what they’ve been up to in New Zealand, Finland, and New Mexico. Check out all three scenes and find short form to share a photo from one of your recent rides here…

Featuring some mesmerizing lines, a blend of old and new standards, and room for burly 27.5 x 2.8″ tires, the prototype Crumbworks Chunk from Japan has us more than a little intrigued. Take a peek at it here…

Heads up! Today is the final day to join the Bikepacking Collective in time to have your membership start with the special 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal and a chance to win one of nearly 30 giveaways! Learn more and get signed up before tonight’s deadline here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Nathan Reimer in British Columbia, who shares his 2021 Salsa Timberjack XT 29 and the story of how bikes have been an influential force in his life for the past 15 years. Learn more about Nathan and his TJ here…

Wizard Works from the UK and Manivelle from France just unveiled their collaboration on a wire bike basket and bag that are cleverly sized to fill the gap between the classic Wald 137 and 139. Following a month of rolling around with the Wizard Works Alakazam and Manivelle Basket, Lucas shares his reviews of both here…

QUOC just launched the all-new Lalashan Collection, which features four new pairs of cycling and lifestyle shoes inspired by the nature-rich forests of Northern Taiwan’s Lalashan Mountain Range. Take a look at the London-based brand’s latest offerings here…

Time is running out to join our Bikepacking Collective and be eligible to win one of nearly 30 prizes in our latest round of Collective Rewards! Take a look at everything on offer and become a sustaining member before the April 17th deadline here…

Congratulations to Jeff Kerkove on his first-place finish at Doom 2023, who finished the demanding 390-mile route through the Ozark National Forest in 42 hours and 23 minutes, setting a new fastest known time in the process. Find more details and photos from his ride here…

Offering another peek at reader-submitted bikepacking trips from around the world, today’s Weekend Snapshot takes us to Croatia, Arizona, and Spain. See what three folks from our global community were up to over the weekend and share an image from one of your recent getaways here…