Lucas Winzenburg

Our friends at Sour Bicycles in Dresden, Germany, are moving full steam ahead with their plan to manufacture all of their frames in Germany, and pre-orders just opened for the latest batch of Saxony-built “Homebrew” versions of most models and sizes. Find details on production timelines and updated pricing here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig is Kurt’s Cannondale M800, which he found in pieces at a local community bike shop and lovingly restored into a one-of-a-kind ride that features an eclectic mix of parts, each with a meaningful story. Learn more about Kurt and his Cannondale here…

Bombtrack Bikes from Cologne, Germany, just announced a mid-season release that includes four updated bike models. Find more details, photos, and short videos of the new Bombtrack Beyond SUS, Beyond AL, Hook EXT Rival AXS, and Arise SG Apex here…

Our latest Collective Reward giveaway comes from the team at Ritchey, who’ll be setting up two lucky winners with a pair of their Beacon XL handlebars and freshly launched WCS Gravel Grips. Learn more and find out how to get signed up for a chance to win here…

First teased last fall, the cantilever-equipped 650B Brother Cycles Mr Wooden frameset is now available for pre-order, with frames expected to arrive in April. Learn more about the all-new Mr Wooden and how to reserve one here…

Further expanding its adventure-focused Explore line, Rapha just added two new men’s products that are designed to keep riders warm and dry on and off the bike. Learn more about the Rapha Explore GORE-Tex C-knit Jacket and Rapha Explore Pants here…

This time around, our weekly Weekend Snapshot takes us to Virginia, Wisconsin, and Spain’s Canary Islands to check in with three folks from our global bikepacking community as they ride and camp during their time off. Find scenes from three pedal-powered trips and a link to share a snippet from one of your recent rides here…

“Alfie the Odd Job Boy” is a surprisingly stirring and endearing documentary about an 18-year-old in a small English town who’s determined to chart his own path to success. Riding a tandem with a trailer in tow, he takes on all kinds of work and proves to be a precious resource for people across his community. Watch it here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Ravi Almeter in Texas, who shares his 2021 Specialized Diverge and a video he put together from his ride of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route last summer. Get to know Ravi and watch “The Sabbatical” here…

“Bikepacking Georgia” is an entrancing 40-minute video from Henry and Mona Merk that delights viewers with an in-depth look at their ride of our Caucasus Crossing route in the Republic of Georgia. Filmed with a gentle approach that lets the sights and sounds of the dynamic route shine through, this one is well worth a watch…

Brooks England just launched a limited edition saddle that features ornate laser-etched graphics by American artist Jeremy Collins. Learn more about the Brooks B17 Special Jeremy Collins saddle and the bikepacking trip that inspired the design here…

Markus Stitz’s latest video captures a 165-mile bikepacking journey through Scotland’s iconic Cairngorms National Park to get to know the people who live and work in the region. You can watch the nine-minute video here…