Lucas Winzenburg

Second-place women’s finisher Katie Strempke just published a short video capturing her experience in the 2024 Grand Loop bikepacking race around Utah and Colorado, sharing some of her highs and lows from the rugged 365-mile route. Watch it here…

Following our recent review of the small brand’s freestanding one-person shelter, we’re giving away a feature-rich SlingFin Portal 1 for our 187th Collective Reward. Find details, peek at the new color, and learn how to win this or one of many other prize packages here…

In this edition of Rider and Rig, we meet Boulder, Colorado-based designer Justin McKinley, who’ll soon line up for the 2024 Tour Divide aboard the 2009 Moots Mooto X YBB he scored on Craigslist and rebuilt into the long-hauling singlespeed of his dreams. Get to know Justin and his guiding philosophy, recap some valuable lessons he learned during his first Tour Divide attempt, and find an expansive photo gallery here…

Looking back at another Saturday and Sunday on two wheels, three folks from our global bikepacking community share scenes from their rides in today’s Weekend Snapshot. We join them in British Columbia, Colorado, and Peru this time. Peek at all three and share a shot from one of your recent adventures using the quick submission form here…

The latest custom creation from Berlin’s Vetra Bikes caught our eye with its beautiful bends, funky prototype truss fork, raw finish, and color-coordinated set of Gramm Tourpacking bags. Take a look at the one-of-a-kind Vetra Venom mountain tourer here…

Designed in collaboration with Mugshot NYC, the new Velo Orange Juiciest Valve Caps are a tiny accessory made to juice up your bike’s style. Sold in mismatched pairs, these Presta valve covers are as cute as can be. Find details and buy a set here…

In this morning’s installment of Weekend Snapshot, three more readers share vignettes of what they were up to during their recent time away on two wheels. Check out scenes from Estonia, British Columbia, and Montenegro here…

The SRAM x BESPOKED Inclusivity Scholarship aims to increase diversity in the world of framebuilding by supporting rising builders from underrepresented communities. Applications for the 2024 program are now open, and four winners will receive full support from SRAM to exhibit at BESPOKED Dresden 2024. Learn more and help spread the word here…

Pack the essentials and plan a route because the 2024 Restrap Solstice Century Challenge is coming up soon! This year, they’re giving riders a little extra time to complete a 100-mile ride in exchange for a free finishers’ patch. Learn more and get signed up here…

London bag makers Wizard Works and artist Get Mild Matty will soon release another limited edition run of beautiful hand-embroidered Lil Presto Barrel Bags, this time celebrating the lazy days of summer. Find a peek at the one-of-a-kind bags and get the scoop on the upcoming release here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Jorrit Spoelstra of Munro Wheels in Berlin, who offers an in-depth look at his lovingly built prototype titanium Stridsland Beachcomber. Meet Jorrit and read the story of his journey through the cycling world and how he ended up with this unique do-it-all bike here…

Earlier this morning, DT Swiss unveiled a handful of new carbon gravel wheels aimed at adventure riders and racers. Lucas recently received a set of the high-end DT Swiss GRC 1100 DICUT 30 wheels, and he put together some early impressions with photos and an overview of the new range. Dive in here…