Lucas Winzenburg

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Nathan in Bend, Oregon, who shares the custom Mostly Forever titanium hardtail he uses to pursue his main passion of heading out for adventurous rides through remote places. Meet Nathan and read a little about the challenges of finding a well-fitting bike as a 6’8” cyclist here…

For Collective Reward #249, we partnered with Californian component manufacturer White Industries to give one lucky winner an aluminum crankset and chainring of their choice. Find details on our latest giveaway here…

Leigh Foster’s latest video chronicles a 572-mile ride between Chicago, Illinois, and Saint Paul, Minnesota. By connecting various scenic trails, quiet back roads, small towns, state parks, and stretches along the Mississippi River, Leigh created what he calls the perfect Midwest bikepacking route. Watch the 16-minute video here…

For our latest edition of Weekend Snapshot, we catch up with readers in Germany and two corners of Wales, highlighting a handful of scenes from rides through the picturesque countryside. See this week’s vignettes and share something from one of your escapes here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from David in Denver, Colorado, who shares the All-City Gorilla Monsoon he uses for singletrack cruises, gravel rides, bird-watching getaways, and more in the nearby mountains. Meet David and find details on his bike here…

In his latest video, Justin McKinley unpacks his full Tour Divide setup, going through each of his bike bags and sharing a wealth of useful insight about what worked, what didn’t, and what he’d change next time. Watch the 35-minute video here…

This installment of Weekend Snapshot spotlights off-road rides around Finland, New Zealand, and the United States. Find a glimpse at what three folks from our global community were up to during their recent time away, and share something from one of your getaways here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Andrew in British Columbia, who shares the do-it-all Sklar PBJ he uses for slow rides with plenty of stops for photos. Meet Andrew and find a detailed write-up with a vibrant gallery of film shots here…

The OneUp Components Aluminum Wheels are designed to strike the ideal balance of strength and compliance for trail and enduro riders, and they’re priced at a reasonable $599. Find more details on the Canadian brand’s sensibly specced new wheels here…

The new Zpacks Plex Solo Pro Tent is a feature-packed one-person Dyneema shelter that weighs in at an impressive 373 grams without sacrificing performance or comfort. Find details on the brand’s latest ultralight release here…

Our latest Collective Reward giveaway comes courtesy of the team at Old Man Mountain in Oregon, who will be setting up a couple of randomly selected site supporters with one of their Manzanita Cradle systems, complete with a matching dry bag. Learn more here…

Swiss brand Daysaver recently unveiled an all-in-one pump and tool combination for road and gravel bikes that fits in a pocket. The Daysaver Incredible6 Multitool and Incredible Pump 30PO nest together and solve most everyday bike problems. Learn more here…