Lucas Winzenburg

Our last Reader’s Rig of the year comes from Louis in France, who we happened to meet on a recent ride through the Voges Mountains. Meet Louis and check out the Tumbleweed Prospector he recently built for an upcoming solo bikepacking journey to Japan here…

We’re pleased to report that the 13th issue of our biannual publication, The Bikepacking Journal, is hot off the press! If you’re interested in a behind-the-scenes look at its production, find a short video and a few photos from the printer in Germany here…

We have a triptych from our editors for today’s Weekend Snapshot, in which Logan, Nic, and Miles take us along on a Good Night 2024 campout, a frigid pedal in the Appalachians, and a night ride photoshoot. See them here and use the form to contribute to a future edition here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Matt of Kissing Crows Cyclery in Vancouver, British Columbia, who shares the ever-evolving All-City Gorilla Monsoon rat rod he uses to get around instead of a car. Meet Matt and find details on his rusty basket bike here…

Previously only available at selected times of the year, Berlin’s Gramm Tourpacking just announced that their futuristic Diamond Bag is now permanently available in a vibrant array of 40 colorful fabrics. Find details here…

Our 201st Collective Reward giveaway comes from the team at microSHIFT, who’ll be setting up one lucky winner with a reliable, value-packed Sword Black groupset. Get to know the brand’s venerable new nine-speed drop-bar group and support us for a chance to receive one here…

In this Weekend Snapshot, we join readers on their rides around Chile, New Zealand, and Mexico. From the anticipation of setting out to the joy of finally doing the thing and the confronting realities of life on the road, this edition spans the gamut. See this week’s vignettes and share a photo from one of your trips here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Marcus in Seoul, South Korea, who shares the 2017 Rivendell Atlantis he built up to haul him around town and on loaded adventures around the region. Get to know Marcus, his custom Rivendell, and his charming YouTube channel here…

Revelate Designs from Alaska just announced the redesigned Expedition Pogies, which they call the most versatile, warm, and feature-rich pogies available. Learn about the upgraded insulation, draft tube, dual-slider zipper, and other winter-proof updates here…

Now available in a wide version to accommodate a pair of modern sleeping pads, the updated 2025 Tarptent StratoSpire Li is an ultralight two-person shelter made from Dyneema. Find photos and further details on all the changes here…

As a special offer for the holidays, Ride with GPS is offering 15 months of Premium subscriptions for the cost of 12 months. Learn more about how you can save 25% on our favorite mapping app’s most powerful suite of features here…

Today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot spans hemispheres and seasons, highlighting reader-submitted vignettes from Poland, New Zealand, and Türkiye. Find a dynamic mix of images from loaded rides around the planet and use the form to share a photo from one of your recent getaways here…