Gravel

Belgian Waffle Ride Adds 3 More Events for Fall 2023

The world’s largest gravel series gets another three events for the fall, bringing the total number of events for gravel’s Quadrupel Crown to seven.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 11, 2023

The World’s Best Gravel Bike Destinations According to Trek Travel

Everyone seems to be on the hunt for epic gravel bike rides these days. The explosion of off-road races and social gravel rides in the…

Written by Mark Wilson January 09, 2023

Swift Industries Zeitgeist Pack Review: Bigger on the Inside, Keeps Water Out

The Swift Industries Zeitgeist Pack was the missing piece of my bikepacking setup to safely carry the extras I would’ve left behind.

Written by Aubrey Byron January 09, 2023

Who Is Lachlan Morton? Professional Cycling’s Outlier

Lachlan Morton has stepped out of the traditional path of professional cyclists to become one of the sport’s most prolific adventurers.

Written by Mark Wilson December 27, 2022

Derailleurs Explained: The Bike Gear Shifting Evolution

The derrailleur has gone from fairly simple components to one of the most complex and technically advanced pieces of equipment.

Written by Mark Wilson December 15, 2022

Win This Pro’s Closet x Mosaic Gravel Bike — Here’s How!

This Mosaic GT-2 45 has a custom titanium frame, Land Rover paint theme, ENVE fork, and more. Not bad for a free bike, right?

Written by Sam Anderson December 05, 2022

Score Free ENVE Composites Goodies for a Month

Cycling deals are aplenty during the holiday season. It takes more than a percentage discount to garner my attention.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 25, 2022

‘Sakai City’: An Inspiration for Japan’s Emerging Gravel Scene

A new generation of Japanese cyclists discovers the joy of gravel riding in the culturally rich port of Sakai City.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 07, 2022

Alchemy Bikes Au Models: New Tube Sets, Stiffer Carbon, Lighter Paint

Alchemy, known for its exclusive use of premium materials like carbon fiber and titanium, just took things up a notch.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 07, 2022

CADEX’s GX Gravel Bar Is One Piece, Full Carbon, Engineered for Comfort

The CADEX GX aims at natural hand positioning for better comfort on long rides, and one-piece manufacturing for tensile strength and a more rigid feel.

Written by Sam Anderson November 01, 2022

Because Adventure: 4 Cyclists Attempt Their Own Insane 345-Mile Gravel Race

After a failed attempt to complete Iowa’s Wind and Rock gravel race, an ultracycling crew reclaims the victory, this time in Colorado in the film…

Written by Rebecca Ross October 31, 2022

Eddie O’Dea Becomes First Cyclist Ever to Complete 6,000-Mile Eastern Divide Trail

Eddie O’Dea set off on a bike ride from Newfoundland, Canada. His destination? The southernmost point in the US via the new Eastern Divide Trail.

Written by Zach Overholt October 25, 2022

Life Time Grand Prix Gravel Series Results: Blustery Big Sugar Ends Season With a Bang

Haley Smith and Keegan Swenson took home top honors in the inaugural Life Time Grand Prix — but neither one topped the podium at the…

Written by Andrew McLemore October 24, 2022

Specialized Diverge Gravel Bike Gives Riders Damped Rear Shock

The 2023 Specialized Diverge STR gravel bike adds a unique rear Future Shock seat tube with a hydraulic top tube motion damper to control the…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 21, 2022

Pinarello Grevil F: Races Gravel, No Apologies

The Pinarello Grevil F is a pure racing machine. It’s unapologetically efficient and ready to get you around the course as fast as possible.

Written by Seiji Ishii October 19, 2022

First Look: Shimano RX801, RX8R ‘Featherweight’ Gravel Cycling Shoes

Shimano gives its racing gravel shoe a makeover while adding a new model that comes with an integrated gaiter for extra-rowdy rides.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2022

Big Sugar Spices Up: Pro Riders, Families Flock to Bentonville’s Gravel Spectacular

Big Sugar Gravel in Arkansas offers 100-mile and 50-mile courses, each traversing some of the state’s most beautiful landscapes.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2022

Cyclocross: What You Need to Know to Get Into the Action

Cyclocross racing is nothing new, but it has been growing in popularity among roadies, XC mountain bikers, and gravel riders looking for some offseason fun…

Written by Mark Wilson October 11, 2022

Telos Bikepacking TR2 Tent Review: Short Poles, Multiple Bags for Storage Flexibility

Sea to Summit enters the bikepacking tent scene with the Telos Bikepacking TR2, which has shorter tent poles and two dry bags for packing.

Written by Katie Rasmussen October 10, 2022

In ‘High Road,’ Adaptive Athletes Tackle Challenges Together

Cannondale’s new film ‘High Road’ explores the dreams, struggles, and triumphs of adaptive cyclists Meg Fischer and Jack Berry.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 10, 2022

How to Watch the Gravel World Championships: All You Need to Know

The first-ever UCI Gravel World Championships start Saturday, Oct. 8, at 6 a.m. EST. Here’s how to catch all the weekend action from Veneto, Italy.

Written by Sam Anderson October 06, 2022

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.)

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2022

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.

Written by Sam Anderson September 28, 2022

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.

Written by Rebecca Ross September 26, 2022

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.

Written by Sam Anderson September 20, 2022

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.

Written by Sam Anderson September 19, 2022

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.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 13, 2022

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.

Written by Heather Hendricks September 07, 2022

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.

Written by Sam Anderson September 06, 2022

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.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 06, 2022

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