Gravel

Course selection, intervals and more: A how-to guide to getting ready for gravel competition.

Gomez Villafañe moves from third to first late in the race while Lance Haidet keeps Swenson in check all day.

Their 'most advanced Gravelking yet' includes an all-new X1 tread pattern and three casing options.

BWR Arizona launches first, followed by the inaugural Valley of Tears, then it's the party-disguised-as-a-bike-race called the Mid South.

Professional cyclist Griffin Easter recounts his experience after winning the eight-day stage race.

From Major Taylor Cycling Clubs to the Gift of Gravel in northern California, we applaud the groups getting more people on bikes.

3D-Printed Saddles, Aero and Endurance Road Wheels, Titanium Gravel Bikes, Bikepacking Kit & More!

The Kinesis Tripster AT Plus delivers an affordable aluminum gravel frame with clearance for 700c x 60mm tires

Our first look the Italian manufacturer's new 13-speed gravel bike groupset and alloy Zonda GT wheelset.

Want to add power data to your road or gravel bike? It's hard to do better than these new Assioma Pro MX pedals.

The Gravine is Challenge Tires' more aggressive gravel offering, handmade with 260 TPI and available in Pro & XP series casings

Linda Guerrette, Selene Yaeger, Jay Petervary, and Nick Legan will join 11 other gravel pioneers in the hall of fame.

The former Dutch roadie rides 650 miles and 72,000 feet of vert in three days and 47 minutes, finishing 48 minutes ahead of Rob Britton in second place.

Mosaic Cycles utilize the ENVE In-Route Cockpit for a fully integrated GT-1 iAR titanium all-road bike, with custom geometry and paintwork included in the $8,300 USD retail

The camp is a joint venture between Source Endurance and The Thaden School, and will be held in Bentonville, Arkansas May 26-29

Solar arrays on everyday bike components could massively reduce the risk of running down your AXS batteries mid-ride

Wolf Tooth ReMote Drop Bar brings another option for operating your dropper seat post from the hoods or the drops

The off-road privateer is using his experience and connections to lay the groundwork for up-and-coming pros.

A UK-Made Cotic Escapade Do-It-All is available for a limited time, starting at £1,999 for the frameset

The Curve Carbon Walmer Bar adds Kevlar-reinforced oval section to 43cm, 46cm and 50cm wide drop bars with a 30° flare

The off-road pros have a new sponsorship deal with Fairos, a product that claims to disrupt health insurance like gravel has disrupted cycling.

20 mentors rode the 50-mile gravel race in California with 20 U19 girls.

The new saddle allows for a more aggressive riding position on gravel bikes as well as cross country MTB.

Colnago's C68 series has expanded to three models with the introduction of the Gravel.

Yes, the Japanese fishing reel company also makes cycling sunglasses. Turns out they're pretty good!

A 1,385 gram gravel-specific suspension fork offering 40mm of hydraulically damped squish

Pilot Cycles roll out the very first production-ready gravel bike to boast Pinion Smart.Shift Gearbox with drop-bar shifting ergonomics

A fascinating look at the lifestyle and mindset of former pro rider Svein Tuft, who embraces nature, adventure and the wild outdoors.

MTB specialists prove best in opening round of the Grasshopper Adventure Series in California.

The Low Gap 'Hopper will feature year 2 of a mentorship initiative for U19 female racers.

The full, six-episode series will be available for viewing on YouTube and at 10 watch parties around the country.

The team behind SBT GRVL has brought the fun Down Under with RADL GRVL.

The event is the newest in the SBT Events franchise, and plans are already underway for a 2025 edition.

Brodie Chapman and Tasman Nankervis win the pro events as hundreds race and ride across the Adelaide Hills in inaugural event.

Gorilla Gravel in Rwanda and the Alpine Gravel Challenge in Switzerland complete the 2024 series calendar.

There's no need to leave the kitchen sink at home on your next off-road bikepacking trip

The pro cyclist's latest Reel features a bike unlike any current Specialized model.

The only rule: 388 miles between Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in under five days.

Could your next gravel bike come with a gearbox rather than a derailleur?

A new gravel-dedicated aluminum frameset from Blackheart Bike Co takes inspiration from the Road Ti

Yamauchi will race the Life Time Grand Prix and more with support from the Bentonville brand.

Riding the mountains of Los Angeles for race number 1 of 2024 is the must-do event in LA.

Don't worry, she's still racing, and still wants to win.

Paige Onweller completes the lineup; all four riders will compete in the Life Time Grand Prix.

Pick from three course options for the June 15, 2024 gravel event in Lahti, Finland.

The South African joins Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Howard Grotts with his sights set on the Cape Epic and Life Time Grand Prix.

State's latest carbon gravel bike features a solid base from which to build and a few imperfections around the edges.

North Americans Amity Rockwell, Maude Farrell, and Emily Newsom join 15 other riders from around the world.

I don't know if this is the gravel cyclist's mountain bike, or the mountain biker's gravel bike, but I am 99% sure it doesn't matter.

From Utah to Oklahoma, these series offer a great way to stay committed and find community.

Check out Betsy Welch's author page.

From reliable gear that keeps trucking along to expensive splurges, this is the best gravel gear of the year according to our very own Shoddy Dave.

You might notice a theme: mountain biking and food.

The pro driver has become a high profile presence at gravel events in recent years.

The pro driver is no stranger to the gravel racing scene at this point, having put up some impressive results in between his intense Formula 1 schedule.

SBT GRVL's organizers have promised to address their rural neighbors' concerns with new routes, signage, portapotties, and more.

The six-part series will go behind the scenes of the second season of the Life Time Grand Prix off-road series.

What I've learned in my four years as a freelance gravel pro.

A 9-day ride through the Dolomites shows that bike adventuring can happen year round, no matter the conditions.

The Niner MCR 9 RDO is not your normal gravel bike and that is why I love it.

There’s underbiking, and then there’s this insane gravel bike edit.

The second edition of the series shines a spotlight on races from Mexico to Lithuania.

A gravel bike can't offer comfort even remotely close to that offered by a mountain bike. How outrageous of me to think otherwise, right? Wrong. Maybe.

Old mountain bikes can find new life as gravel machines.

The Niner Magic Carpet Ride is going to disappear so get one while you can.

New events in Italy, Kenya, and Germany join the calendar; the top 25 percent of each category qualifies for gravel worlds.

A race-ready bike that's versatile enough to take on extended multi-surface adventures.

Insights from the inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride Mexico; ie, a Thanksgiving family vacation with a gravel race as the excuse

Combine a 72-mile gravel race with a 40-mile XC mountain bike race for bragging rights and event swag.

3T pioneered aero frames off road, but this latest model goes bikepacking with dedicated mounts and even bigger tire clearance, without moving away from their aero origins.

Why love a bike that eschews modern features? Shoddy Dave will tell you why.

The updated Impulso gravel bike really leans into gravel racing, with a hit of Bianchi's Celeste color for good measure.

The Andorran company best known for their enduro bikes makes a gravel bike in the best way they know how.

2024 sees mostly returning riders, including 2023 series champs Swenson and Gomez Villafañe.

A weekly roundup of what's happening in the off-road.

The charitable fund set up to honor the late cyclist has invested in youth programs around Vermont. Wilson’s family has grand plans for the program’s future.

These wheels are all about comfort and excellent handling, along with a focus on durability and a respectable weight.

The five-day gravel stage race in Oregon will share the marquee with events like the Traka, the Migration Gravel Race, and the Rift.

Modern gravel bikes are becoming so capable that they’re starting to resemble 90’s mountain bikes. But would it really be such a bad thing?

Lauren De Crescenzo reflects on her experience in the Life Time Grand Prix, which included learning how to mountain bike.