chasing dawn in Wyoming Across Wyoming’s empty high plains, Lucas pushes into the morning wind, carrying everything he needs for a week of self-supported adventure.

climbing through Els Ports A long gravel ascent beneath the red cliffs of Els Ports, carrying days of supplies toward a remote mountain bivouac.

resting in the Maestrazgo A quiet stop beside a mountain shelter in Spain’s Maestrazgo, before continuing deeper into the remote backcountry.

resupplying in the Black Forest A village convenience store provides water, food, and a route check before another day crossing Germany's forest gravel roads.

hydrating in Eastern Oregon A rare water stop breaks up a long stretch between remote towns and sagebrush-covered backroads.

crossing the Kaibab Plateau Loaded with food and water, he pedals across Arizona’s high desert toward the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.