An Ode to Crust Bike’s Romanceur, From the Designer Himself
The Crust Romanceur’s creator masterminded it to facilitate everyday rides in a ‘whimsical’ manner. (His word, not ours.)
TransRockies Gravel Royale Registration Opens Today
The second annual TransRockies Gravel Royale runs Aug. 28-31, 2023. Registration for the 4-day stage ride opens today for individuals and teams.
Family, Father-Son Team Competes in a Bikepacking Gravel Race
A father and his young son take on a long-distance bikepacking race together to commemorate their shared experiences.
Handmade Hardtail: Mosaic Unveils Titanium MT-2 Mountain Bike
Mosaic sought to build an up-to-date MTB for ‘playful, fast’ riding. To do it, it used a new production model with fast turnaround times.
Pirelli Builds Cinturato Gravel S to Grip Hard in Deep, Loose Rock
Pirelli drew materials and designs from its MTB and road tires to construct the Cinturato S — the grippiest tire in the gravel array.
Pinarello’s ‘Depth of Calm’ Part 2: Wertz Bikes the Dolomites
After learning about gravel rider Brennan Wertz’s life story in Part 1, we now see him exploring the legacy of his chosen sport.
Big-Line MTB Competition: Natural Selection Tour, Proving Grounds Team Up
The Natural Selection Tour and Proving Grounds partnership aims to push progression for athletes while creating an event like no other.
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BMC Builds the Ultralight Kaius 01 for ‘Unbound’ Speed
BMC’s new gravel bike aims at high performance and comes with specifications to reflect it.
Lachlan Morton Rides Colorado Trail to Benefit Fallen Kenyan Cyclist’s Family
With the support of EF Education and Cannondale, Morton will raise money for Sule Kangangi, who died after a fall at Vermont Overland last weekend.
Everyday Epics: Adventure Cycling Association Unveils Mini Routes
Are you psyched on bike touring but not psyched on mega mileage? These 12 quick routes could be just what you’re looking for.
Winner, Winner: Canadians Take the Pot in Inaugural TransRockies Gravel Royale
British Columbians Rob Britton and Rach McBride claimed top honors at the 2022 TransRockies Gravel Royale.
Pull-Behind DIY Bike Trailer Step 2: Make Your Bike Electric
It sucks to pull big, heavy bike trailers. Solution? Add some electricity, solar panels, and a big ol’ battery.
Bikepacker Attempts First-Ever ‘Eastern Divide’ 5,900-Mile Thru-Ride
How far is it from the easternmost point of Newfoundland to the last pebble on Key West? One cyclist wants to find out firsthand.
Gravel Racing for All: Pearl Izumi Helps Send Non-Traditional Cyclists to SBT GRVL
To encourage diversity in cycling, a new group will send 15 non-traditional athletes to SBT GRVL, one of North America’s biggest gravel events.
Pinarello’s ‘Depth of Calm’ Part 1: Feel the ‘Power of Home’
Meet cyclist Brennan Wertz as he trains for his first season as a pro gravel rider.
‘Hog Heaven’: A Gravel Cyclist, a Rancher, and Common Ground
‘The Path Less Paved’ is a study of neighborliness between a modern city slicker and a salt-of-the-earth ranchin’ man in rural New Mexico.
Rooted Vermont: The Gravel Clinic for Femme Leaders
Turns out, building a community and improving your gravel game require the same main ingredient: work. Learn about Rooted Vermont.
‘Down But Not Out’: Payson McElveen Returns to Gravel Racing After Heinous Wreck
After taking the hardest fall of his career — and missing Stop #1 of the Life Time Grand Prix — Payson McElveen makes a comeback in Kansas.
Your World Championship Means Nothing in Kansas: Peter Sagan Gets Shelled
Watch Sagan and Team TotalEnergies teammate Daniel Oss take on the rolling hills of UNBOUND Gravel in this short Specialized clip.
Win a Cannondale Gravel Bike and More in the Adventure Racing Giveaway Finale!
Enter to win a Cannondale gravel bike, a Pearl Izumi bike kit, and a YETI Tundra Cooler.
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Kaitlin Armstrong Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to First-Degree Murder of ‘Mo’ Wilson
Kaitlin Armstrong, the Austin, Texas, woman charged with the murder of cyclist ‘Mo’ Wilson, appeared in court on July 20.
Gravel Rider Rachel Parker Speaks to the Transformative Power of Obstacles
What is it like to be a queer Black woman in cycling? For one rider, it’s a vulnerable, powerful, and transcendent experience.
Timeline: Mo Wilson Murder Case and Kaitlin Marie Armstrong Fugitive Hunt
As Kaitlin Marie Armstrong faces murder charges behind bars in Austin, Texas, we organize a timeline of events.
A More Social Gravel Bike Race: ‘Stuckey’s Gravel Roll’ Adds Untimed Transfers
With timed-segment races, Stuckey’s Gravel Roll founder seeks to balance pro cycling with gravel’s adventurous roots.
Reynolds Releases Gravel Series Wheels With Upgraded Blacklabel Options
Looking for some spiffy new wheelsets for gravel? Check out the new ATR and Gravel wheels from Reynolds, including high-end Blacklabel models.
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty Review: Make Gravel Less of a Grind
Cannondale’s latest full-suspension Topstone Carbon Lefty gravel line strives to be a bike that is as efficient on the road as it is compliant in the rough.
‘Unbound Playground’: Non-Racer Takes On 200-Mile Gravel Race
If you love poetic depictions of grueling endurance sports, the latest documentary about Unbound 200 might cause some waterworks.
Suspect in Pro Cyclist Murder Apprehended in Costa Rica
The arrest of Kaitlin Marie Armstrong marks the close of a 43-day manhunt in the ‘Mo’ Wilson murder case.
Belgian Waffle Ride Winner Talks ‘Crucible’ of Gravel Racing in 2022 Recap
Competitors and organizers of the California Belgian Waffle Ride reflect on the lifestyle of gravel racing in a new video.
ENVE Launches a Race-Ready Gravel Dropper Seat Post
With the release of its first-ever dropper post, ENVE said it has developed a product that improves the gravel riding experience.
UCI Announces First Official Gravel Racing World Championships
The first-ever UCI Gravel World Championships will hit the dirt this October. The UCI also canceled one race and added several women’s events.
