Gravel

A carbon Kiwi chassis dressed in a 13-speed gravel group.

Fast, sturdy, and with just the right amount of grip.

Salsa and Niner go head-to-head to determine which suspension set-up is ideal for riding rough-and-tumble gravel.

Where does gravel stop and mountain bike start?

Gravel bikes abound, but this one checks all the boxes, and at a great price.

The Arcadex gravel race bike is built around a full carbon frame, with aero tubes, and room for up to 47mm tires.

The Steamboat Springs gravel race that last year sold out in 22 minutes has expanded from 2,000 to 2,500 spots this year, plus added an e-bike category.

Tenacious-grip cages and a ratchet tool integrated into a tire lever caught my attention from this new gravel brand.

BIPOC cyclists have a two-week window to apply for a spot in the gravel race that last year sold out in 22 minutes.

The Pennsylvania race reduced the field from 1,200 to 200, and used a timed-segment format with a staggered start to disperse riders.

The 100-mile mountain bike loop in Utah has become a target for amateurs and top pros alike.

Pro riders Jess Cerra and Sam Boardman launch a gravel race set for August 22, 2021, in Whitefish, Montana.

$185 dropper post works with Shimano and SRAM levers now, and soon with a dedicated Easton lever.

$10,000 prize purse for men and women on tap.

The Sidi MTB Gravel is a walkable shoe set at $239, which is about half the price of Sidi's top-end road and mountain shoes.

Gravel drivetrains exist, but do they really need to? Ben Delaney and Dan Cavallari discuss the merits of a dedicated gravel groupset.

After complaints that the race's name was derogatory toward Native Americans, the organizers committed to a change. Here's how it happened.

And Bobby Wintle from The Mid South has been advising him along the way. Here's how the two plan to tackle the Arkansaw High Country Race.

The Alaska-based brand continues to innovate its line of light and fast bikepacking gear.

The Air-Liner Gravel tire insert helps prevent pinch flats, but that's just the beginning. It also improves handling and grip.

The Sector is a cross-country and gravel shoe that offers maximum pedaling efficiency, and rubber that makes the rigid sole walkable.

Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City was the first major gravel race in months, and organizers rolled out a long list of COVID-19 precautions for the event. Some elite riders stayed home while others showed up. We spoke to them to get their perspective.

Cushcore gravel tire inserts prevent pinch flats and increase cornering stability. They're awesome, but there's one thing that bugs me.

Here's what I liked, and what I didn't like while piloting the Allied Able, an Arkansas bike at a Utah gravel race.

First big gravel race since The Mid South brings in a variety of multi-discipline talent.

First big gravel race since The Mid South in April scheduled with distanced waves and extensive set of COVID-19 protocols.

The Watia gravel bike brings Litespeed's titanium expertise off-road, with plenty of versatility for bikepackers who like to bring it all with them.

Organizers of the popular Belgian Waffle Ride have canceled the 2020 edition of the San Diego-based event. They plan to move forward with a Utah edition of the race.

Campagnolo's Ekar drivetrain ramps up the gear options to 13 speeds, and it's made specifically for gravel riding.

From $420 alloy wheels to $2,500 carbon hoops, here are some comparative thoughts on current gravel wheels I've been riding.

Pinning on numbers at the Lake City Alpine 50 and Fistful of Dirt felt great. I can't wait for Belgian Waffle Ride.

Presented by the TransRockies Race Series, the four-day race will be held in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

The Canyon Grail now comes decked out with a variety of component choices: Shimano GRX one-by and SRAM Force eTap AXS two-by configurations.

14,000 feet of climbing and rattling descending on dirt and pavement. Here's what I liked and didn't like about my gear choices.

Call it a ‘Walmart’ bike if you must. But Viathon's G.1 GRX 800 is light, fast, and sporty, and costs much less than its competitors. That's a lot to love.

The Kaw Nation elected not to be a part of the task force that has been meeting regularly to strategize a rebrand.

Shimano's GRX group gets gravel just right, with its purpose-built brake levers and exceptional shifting. But there's one thing that really bugs me...

Liv's brand new Devote gravel bike series is versatile and capable enough for adventure, comfort, and speed.

The Easton EA70AX gravel dropper post can be paired with drop bar levers, or drop bar compatible shifters.

Integrated, stock, and bolt-on — here are the computer mounts I like best. Hint: metal is better.

Satkiewicz and partners Amy Charity and Ken Benesh founded the gravel event in 2019.

The retired WorldTour racer is signed up for GBDuro, a 2,000km self-supported race across Britain. And of course he rode to the start — from three countries away.

‘We are using this time to better prepare ourselves for conducting events in 2021 and beyond,’ says BWR founder Michael Marckx.

One of the O.G. gravel bikes, the Warbird delivers on comfort, tire clearance, and mount options in a slack-geo configuration.

Agreeable touchpoints are vital for a good fit. But what about the part right under your saddle?

DK's marketing manager cites 'the safety of the cycling community and the Emporia community' as the reason to cancel the 2020 event.

Registered racers are given four options for their entry fees.

Complete gravel bikes from the Icelandic pioneer now start at $2,390.

Each of the Moots Routt models are available in seven different sizes, with frame design and geometries sized appropriately.

Based on testing a wide variety of options, here is what I recommend and why.

Athletes believe that with a name change, the iconic gravel race can continue to be a leader in the industry.

Long-running gravel event becomes 'RPI Challenge' for 2020 containing training programs, motivation tips, and final ride.

As Life Time commits to a name change for the DK, The Mid South’s Bobby Wintle explains his journey from ignorance to accepting change.

SBT VRTL is a free community ride experience that will be held on Sunday, August 16.

Dirty Kanza officials released a statement saying they are contemplating a name change for the iconic gravel race.

The bike supplier for Israel Start-Up Nation and Parkhotel-Valkenburg is going off-pavement for the first time.

How the Co2uT gravel race hopes to become a first-year success in spite of its tricky beginnings.

Gravel Worlds cancels due to travel uncertainty caused by coronavirus. Entries for this year's event can be deferred to 2021.

With safety as a priority it may be unlikely, yet gravel organizers and athletes are staying positive.

Most gravel riders with a single ring use a 42-tooth option. Ashton Lambie, who has set world records and won world-championship medals, is not most riders.

The new 10th-year anniversary date for one of the Monuments of Gravel is July 10, 2021.

Just how limited is the Look Cycles 765 Gravel RS Flint Hills edition? Get in line: only eight bikes will be available in the United States.

Hydraulic damping, hidden storage, and progressive geometry refine the gravel bike from the Big Red S.

Gravel bikes have gone soft! Suspension has taken over in some form, from flex to decouplers to actual suspension systems. Is it necessary?

The oversized pulley wheel system designed for off-road use was ridden to the top of the podium at the 2020 U23 cyclocross world championships.

VeloNews reader poll selects the fifth Monuments of Gravel, joining The Mid South, Belgian Waffle Ride, Dirty Kanza, and SBT GRVL.

The 200-mile race will slot in the weekend after Rebecca's Private Idaho but on the same day as Grinduro California.

No-strap bags are made to fit each of Niner's frame sizes.

Look sharp while riding rocks in our favorite gravel bike apparel selections for the year.

Look sharp while riding rocks in our favorite apparel selections for the year.

Betsy Welch and Ben Delaney picked out gear for 104 miles of Oklahoma mud at The Mid South. Find out how it all fared.

Tequila feed zones? Mariachi bands? The Spirit World 100 and other grassroots gravel races succeed by putting the experience ahead of the competition.

VIDEO: Amanda 'The Panda' Nauman won the 100-mile Oklahoma gravel race in 2018 race, and she returns to Stillwater to contest for the win.

On race day in Stillwater, bikes, bodies, and gear were plastered with Oklahoma mud. But the day before, VeloNews took a look at what individual racers and brands brought to the 103-mile gravel race.

Colin Strickland, winner of the 2019 Dirty Kanza, is among the favorites for The Mid South, being held March 14 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He'll be racing this new-graphic Allied Able with matching new Rapha Meteor x Allied kit. More than 2,000 racers signed up for the 100-mile race on the burnt-orange clay roads, but fewer than that will take the start because of the coronavirus. For the design, Strickland provided designers references from the hills around his home in Austin, Texas.

It's been a long, strange trip for many who are in Stillwater for The Mid South gravel race, but spirits are high even as mud is likely.

Danny Summerhill trained hard to qualify for the Olympics, but the U.S. men's team didn't make it. He's redirected that fitness towards gravel.

Zipp's foray into gravel tires has begun with the Tangente Course G40, a tubeless tire with a focus on durability.

In muddy years at The Mid South, a singlespeed with huge clearance is a great option. And that's exactly what the Stormchaser is.