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Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor
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The Path Less Paved – Alex Morgan (Video)
7 Aug 1 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe latest video from Shimano takes viewers to beautiful New Mexico to meet former downhill racer Alex Morgan, who shares some thoughts about living a good life on two wheels and gives a rolling tour of the region he now calls home. Watch it here…
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Reader’s Rig: Daren’s Woodpecker Billy Boy
6 Jul 29 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Daren Beenen of Woodpecker Cycle Co. in Washington, who shares his personal Billy Boy hardtail and some of his story of getting into building frames himself. Learn more about Darren and his beautiful do-it-all rig here…
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The Loam and Gravel Society Episode 1 (Video)
0 Jul 28 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosFor the first episode of Old Man Mountain’s new Loam and Gravel Society video series, dynamic duo Evan Christenson and Evan Green meet up to ride our Chama Charmer route, and hilarity and beauty ensue. Check out the 30-minute video and find a vibrant gallery of photos from their trip here…
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Introducing the New Ortlieb Fuel-Pack
19 Jul 26 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe new Ortlieb Fuel-Pack is a compact top tube bag that features a self-closing magnetic lid, multiple attachment options, and a waterproof design. Find details and photos of the German brand’s latest bikepacking accessory bag here…
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Weekend Snapshot
1 Jul 25 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchToday’s Weekend Snapshot features a lovely trio of images from bikepacking campouts in England, Argentina, and Australia. See what three folks from across our community were up to over the weekend and find a link to share photos from your adventures here…
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Check out the Spurcycle Visor Mirror
12 Jul 23 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchSpurcycle, the maker of our all-time favorite bike bell, was showcasing an interesting new rear-view mirror at Eurobike, and it looks to be a thing of beauty. Find a sneak peek at the foldable Spurcycle Visor Mirror here…
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Reader’s Rig: Eva’s Custom Titanium Liberation Fabrication ATB
20 Jul 22 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Eva in Seattle, who shares her self-made Liberation Fabrication titanium ATB, complete with a lovely set of matching bags from Rogue Panda and Swift Industries. Learn more about Eva, her recent experience on the Dark Divide 300, and her Rivendell-inspired bike here…
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Ergon Launches New GP1 and GS1 Evo Grips
10 Jul 19 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week at Eurobike, Ergon has been showing off a pair of new comfort-focused grips that caught our attention. Find a quick peek at the new GP1 Evo and GS1 Evo here…
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Weekend Snapshot
0 Jul 18 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchIn this edition of Weekend Snapshot, we feature reader-contributed photos from bikepacking adventures in Wales, Montana, and Poland. Find a peek at what three people from around the our were up to over the weekend and a link to share your photos here…
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Reader’s Rig: Varun’s Stayer Groadinger UG
8 Jul 15 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from teacher Varun in Coventry, UK, who shares the steel Stayer Groadinger UG frameset he bought from the London-based makers as an all-rounder after a pair of his bikes were stolen. Find details, more photos, and Varun’s story of building up his new rig himself here…
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Introducing the Pelago Thorsmork
16 Jul 13 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchUnveiled at Eurobike this week, the new Pelago Thórsmörk is an adventure-ready hardtail mountain bike that marks an unexpected step for the Helsinki, Finland-based brand. Find initial details and a handful of photos here…
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Introducing the Wilde Bikes Wayfinder Fork
6 Jul 13 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe new Wayfinder Fork from Minnesota-based Wilde Bikes is a modern carbon utility fork with clearance for 29 x 2.1″ tires, three-pack mounts, and more. Check it out here…
