Gravel

This padded, snub-nosed saddle works particularly well for gravel riding and racing.

How one of the Amani project's initiatives hopes to elevate African riders.

California's Rock Cobbler — the gravel race known for sending riders through a living room — is postponing its February race until April.

Last year, most starters did not finish. Race directory Bobby Kennedy is excited for a third edition this fall.

The 300-mile self-supported race will run in conjunction with the event's other signature distances.

Gravel racers and event promoters have their doubts about springtime events going forward, but are optimistic about events later in the year.

The 13g mount adjusts for angle and holds your Garmin securely.

An exceptionally versatile all-road bike that can handle gravel, tarmac, and even some singletrack with aplomb.

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

The events (remember those?), gear, and places that made gravel rad for me in a lousy year.

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

Happy Holidays, and here's to a bright and gravelicious 2021.

How many adventures have you been on because of a friend's suggestion? Pay it forward in 2021.

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New Bianchi gravel bikes on tap for Bakersfield, California, plus maybe some push-ups, hillside runs, or a ride through a church.

Recent comments from the governing body indicate that even the global pandemic hasn't swayed its intentions to align itself with the popular discipline.

I'd be lying if I said everything was better in gravel. But here's how my new reality was on the whole.

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

$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.

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My Belgian Waffle Ride finish wasn't what I was hoping for, but I was happy to have raced hard and honorably like so many others there.

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.

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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.

Canyon's new Grail:On is a gravel bike with four levels of motorized assistance. Here's a quick look.

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.

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Niner has designed the RLT e9 RDO around a Bosch Performance Speed pedal-assist motor which can deliver 75Nm of torque powered by a 500wh battery. And the company has designed it for nearly any kind of riding.

As someone who has raced road worlds and now races gravel, I believe there should be a gravel worlds. Here's why and here's how it could happen.

I spent more than 25 years in New Mexico but never discovered a whole bevy of unique riding in Albuquerque until gravel bikes opened the door.

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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.

VeloNews senior editor Betsy Welch traveled to southwestern Nebraska to race her gravel bike, and the experience offered a glimpse into gravel's future amid COVID-19.

Thursday's stage 18 over the Plateau des Gliéres saw riders tackle a long stretch of gravel road. Afterwards, riders said they aren't convinced that gravel belongs in the Tour de France.

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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.

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.

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I don’t want to jinx myself, but I'm excited to race again in the next few weeks.

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.

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.

Lots of new tech is ready for show time from the Utah brand — but not yet ready for sale.

With help from Levi Leipheimer, TAMBA, and good planning, I set an FKT on the 60-mile Rose to Toads.

Ride big, beautiful Colorado miles — even if they are tribute miles in another place.

Gravel races take us far off the beaten path, but you shouldn’t have to feel like you’re one turn from lost.

Which of these four types of rider are you? Your knee-jerk response to a handlebar bag reveals a lot.

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

The cancelation of the Dirty Kanza and other gravel events has prompted the handful of gravel pros to seek out new opportunities for media exposure.

Passionate amateurs say they will continue to train through the summer and hope for an Emporia start line in 2021.

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.

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.

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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.