Meet Lincoln
What initially got you into bikes?
I got to go lift-assisted mountain biking during the summer when I was 14 at Winter Park. I have been hooked ever since and it has led to pursuing other avenues of bikes.
Proudest cycling accomplishment?
Riding from Fort Collins to Steamboat in one push. 165 miles
Favorite bike memory?
3-week trip to Vancouver/Whistler after highschool graduation with my brother. Camping and riding for 3 weeks straight.
What type of riding do you do?
Road, MTB, Gravel, Touring, Bikepacking, Beercrusing, Klunking, Spinnin and grinnin, you name it.
Favorite Trail/road to ride?
The trail is in Santa Cruz so I’m not allowed to say the name.
How many days a week are you currently riding?
2-3.
How many bikes are in your fleet currently? Have a favorite?
4 bikes currently, my favorite is an On-One Big dog setup single-speed.
What bikes are on your current wish list?
Starling Beady Little Eye.
Do you have a bike you let go of that you wish you’d kept? Why?
Many but the most recent was 2017 Specialized Enduro
What’s your favorite thing about working at TPC?
Working with folks hoping to make the world better one bike at a time.
Any cool bike trips coming up?
Summer high country slay above 10k feet elevation, so nothing until the snow melts!
Do you prefer stock builds or putting together your own build from the frame up?
Depends on the bike, some companies nail the stock build but any bike needs to be customized to suit the rider so things will be changed no matter what.
If building from the frame up, what’s your favorite build you’ve done?
A Giant Faith that was powder coated and airbrushed with a very…unique design.
Frame material of choice?
Do I have to choose?! If you’re gonna make me it’ll be metal.
Are you a data geek?
Compared to some? No, but I really enjoy time/speed/distance calculations and tracking my speed over similar rides.
Solo rides or group rides?
BIKE rides.
Baggies or Spandex?
Depends on the day, mood, ride, how many cookies I’ve had…
Favorite post big ride meal?
Burgers, Beers, Burritos
Go-To during ride nutrition/snack?
Anything gummy from the gas station and some crushed up chips, probably salt and vinegar.
How do you take your coffee?
Black, like my soul.
Favorite pizza toppings?
Fried chicken and waffle fries
Where did you grow up? Where’s home currently?
Some would argue that I really ever grew up, but I was raised in Fort Collins, CO, and currently reside in Superior.
Would you rather watch the Tour De France or Red Bull Rampage?
How about a Rampage rider jumping over the Tour de France?
Other favorite cycling event to follow/watch?
Follow World cup DH, XC and always watch the Tour.
Prefer morning rides or evening rides?
Anytime rides. I love mornings, but I’ll take what I can get.