Gravel

A sub-800 g frame, generous tire clearance, and internal routing even mechanics won’t hate.

Colin Strickland argues that gravel should keep its spirit of self reliance by steering clear of road racing tactics and pro team structures.

The founders of the Spirit World 100 and The Gravel House have a new vision - to restore and remodel an original building into a hub for cyclists, locals, and visitors.

Laurens ten Dam belongs on the short list of favorites for Unbound Gravel after his impressive win at Gravel Locos.

If Type 2 fun is what we call these events in retrospect, what do we call the anticipation of them? Type 2 excitement?

The 2019 DK champ wants to win Unbound Gravel, and he has his own way of getting there.

Lauren Stephens, Kristen Faulkner, and the other North Americans on the squad will be familiar faces at races like Unbound, SBT GRVL, and Gravel Worlds.

A new wheelset that saves US$1,100 from the top-end option while retaining the identical carbon rim.

Results from Rule of Three, Gravel Locos, Co2uT, Huffmaster all show strong competition.

From Arkansas to California, start lines are stacked and organizers are ready to bring gravel racing back.

The men's and women's fields for the 200-mile race will see a mix of familiar and new faces.

Check out Matt De Neef's author page.

On May 22, 1,100 gravel riders will descend on little Hico, Texas. Here's how promoter Fabian Serralta turned a dream into reality and the hurdles he encountered along the way.

Here's what's making the cycling tech headlines on Tuesday, May 18.

Lighter, sleeker, and much better looking than the original.

Two new products from Ratio Technology that provide more options to existing SRAM users.

A look at three yet-to-be-released bikes from Curve Cycling.

The stoke is growing. While connecting online has been great, many of us are looking forward to coming together in person for the Super Bowl of gravel in Emporia.

FKT competition continues to gather momentum, with Geoff Kabush, Pete Stetina and a rider named Timon Fish posting fast times on Kokopelli recently.

New fork features a dedicated lightweight chassis and hopefully much better performance than the original.

More tire clearance, capability, and mounts than the Grail — and an almost completely normal handlebar and stem, too.

This is an excellent chunky-gravel bike for the money. Period.

The effort had heat, headwinds, and emotional breakdowns - exactly the obstacles that Strickland excels in overcoming.

A stiff casing, smooth center tread, and aggressive side knobs make for interesting performance.

The Scuderia Pinarello teammates are trading tips that will benefit each other, both on and off the bike.

The pocket guide will feature routes, historical information, and links to digital maps of curated gravel rides in southeastern Colorado.

A new premium version of the well-loved Aspero gravel racer.

The wind tunnel meets the windswept plains in Cervélo's hyper-aero gravel racer.

Easton Cycling partners with Shimano, Castelli, and Schwalbe to bring eight athletes to the gravel races in 2021.

After she won the 2019 DK — now Unbound Gravel — Rockwell was ready to race professionally. Then, the pandemic shutdown forced her to examine the social side of her new career.

The May 15 sportive is sold out, so put this Roll Massif event on your 2022 calendar.

Four days of camaraderie and head-smashing competition with Colin Strickland and Ian Boswell on California's Lost Coast.

Aerodynamics are a thing, even in gravel. After years at 3T and Campagnolo, Grappone is now driving wheel design at Hunt.

Home to the Spirit World 100, the Gravel House, and, this year, a lot of VeloNews gravel bike testing.

A course preview of Life Time's newest gravel race in southern Colorado.

Ribble Cycles has four new gravel bike options featuring titanium, carbon, and alloy frames plus an e-bike option. Best of all, some of these bikes are available now.

The October 2-3 event will feature three distances on the bike, plus half- and ultra-marathon running races.

Tiny Trinidad, Colorado hopes to become the capital of gravel cycling. What goes into creating a gravel destination, and does Trinidad have what it takes?

Senior editor Betsy Welch and advocate Devin Cowens talk about getting to know each other, and what it's like to be on the cover.

Devin Cowens shares her perspective on gravel's attempts to attract BIPOC cyclists, and the barriers that still keep people of color away from cycling.

A group of industry brands is kicking off a new sort of team, focused on breaking down barriers to cycling.

The goal of the four-rider squad is to introduce the joy of riding to more cyclists.

The Nebraska gravel race will now see up to 1,600 riders across four distance options.

Wireless shifting hits SRAM's third-tier mountain bike groupset.

Slightly bigger and bulkier than Shimano XT/XTR pedals, but power measurement is reliable and durability seems good.

New Rally family of power-meter pedals come in one- and dual-sided versions for between $649 and $1,199. The $199-$249 pedal bodies are interchangeable, too.

There's a perverse joy in being caught off-guard by something so unrideable.

The gravel race in Emporia, Kansas will see reduced rider numbers, a unique start line format, and a host community with full access to COVID-19 vaccines.

A floor pump optimised for inflating tyres of modern widths.

The latest tech updates for Tuesday, March 16.

Can we arrive at a common vocabulary to define what this ‘gravel’ thing is? We'll sure try.

The March 19-21 event is affordable and packed with sessions led by experts and leaders in cycling, running, and endurance sports.

Registration opens to women and BIPOC riders on March 16, followed by open registration on March 23.

Rapha's new Explore Powerweave gravel shoe offers superb comfort, a sense of luxury and a great first impression. How does it hold up?

And some new projects in my ever-changing world of gravel privateer.

The website will feature contributions from riders with a diverse range of interests, experiences, and backgrounds.

Good folks converging, and great rides to be had in Southern Arizona.

Shimano GRX/XT/XTR drivetrain compatibility, standards for weights, and Campy shifter rebuilds.

A new event in Bentonville, Arkansas on May 22 promises a unique course, quirky categories, and a sponsorship model not pinned to cash.

How to bikepack, gravel tour, or meet other people who want to ride off-road.

An unlikely story of turning gravel pro during a pandemic — and believing in oneself to make that dream happen.

The Rideaway Experience offers gravel in Boulder and Zion, and mountain biking in Bentonville.

Maxxis extends its gravel range with a new semi-slick offering

Gravel tire collection grows from four to fourteen

Amity Rockwell headlines the Scuderia Pinarello team alongside big wave surfer Kai Lenny, Mari Holden, and BMX legend Jamie Bestwick.

The inclusive gravel event will roll out of Fort Collins, Colorado on July 25, 2021.

The three-day gravel event in the Flemish Ardennes offers three distances.

AG25 and AG28 offer 25-28 mm widths, impact-resistant hookless shapes, and options for 700c and 650b

$1,600 for 700c and 650b options that each weigh 1,460g per set. Check out the short video.

If 2020 taught the gravel privateers anything, it was that the ability to pivot was key.

Words of wisdom from Shimano's Nick Legan, and race context from me.

Don't call it a comeback. Or a fanny pack.

Two recent test bikes dumped this idea on its head.

Factor's first foray into gravel offers a focus on saving weight, road-bike-like handling and a considered ride quality.