Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor
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In the 33rd episode detailing his ride from Alaska to Argentina, Dan Camp reports in with a video highlighting his first month of riding across Peru. See photos and experience 600 miles of travel along Peruvian dirt roads in the 30-minute video here…
This weekend, Benny Zenga’s family of four will climb aboard the fantastical Infinity Cycle for an endlessly pedal-powered tour. Find some inspiring perspective and a gallery of photos showcasing the wildly creative contraption from the creators of “Tall Bikes Will Save The World” here…
As our spring fundraising deadline approaches in exactly a month, the small team at Esker Cycles in Minneapolis stepped up to offer a complete 2026 Lorax to one lucky site supporter. Learn more about Esker’s updated go-anywhere, drop-bar mountain bike and help power our work before April 17th for a chance to win one here…
In this edition of Weekend Snapshot, our readers complete a nearly three-year journey, scout out a new bikepacking route, and return to a cherished place on two wheels. Find the latest scenes from Argentina, South Carolina, and New Zealand and share a photo from one of your recent rides here…
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Justin in North Carolina, who shares the 2026 Specialized Epic Evo he’ll be riding at this year’s edition of DOOM in Arkansas. Meet Justin, learn about his cycling history, and see what changes he made to get his bike ready for the rugged course through the Ouachita Mountains here…
Our 237th Collective Reward comes courtesy of Revelate Designs in Alaska, whose stable, waterproof, user-friendly Portage Panniers took home a medal in our 2025 Bikepacking Awards. One randomly selected site supporter will win a pair. Find details here…
Now on Kickstarter, “Be a Fool” is a forthcoming book from Benny and Willy Zenga, the creative minds behind the standout 2017 film, “Tall Bikes Will Save The World.” Learn more about their latest endeavor and find a link to support it here…
The latest high-end travel bag release is the all-new EVOC Mountain Bike Bag Pro, which the brand says is the only MTB-compatible bag on the market that doesn’t require removing the handlebars. Find details here…
We partnered with Katabatic Gear in Colorado for our 236th Collective Reward giveaway, and we’ll be setting up one randomly selected site supporter with a lightweight, packable 30°F Palisade Quilt. Learn more about the Palisade and join the Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win one here…
This Weekend Snapshot shares a wide-ranging mix of colorful scenes submitted by readers around the world, including vignettes from Australia, Mexico, and Belgium. See what a few folks from our community were up to during their recent time away and share a shot from one of your rides here…
New from Paul Component Engineering in California is the Tall & Elegant seatpost, a zero-setback version of their popular Tall & Handsome seatpost that’s now available in four colors and three diameters. Check it out here…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Nathaniel in Iowa, who shares the well-loved Yuba Mundo V4 cargo bike he’s been using to haul passengers, groceries, furniture, and more for 13 years and counting. Read Nathaniel’s story and find details on his Yuba here…