Gravel

New in 2023, riders in the elite category will have their own start in the 200-mile race.

Between 'a really crappy Jeep' and not knowing where she's going live for six months, 'the racing feels like the easy part,' says the Aussie rider.

Details about the 2023 Unbound gravel routes, shakeout rides, and more.

Haley Smith and Rob Britton win the inaugural gravel race.

May 20 was a busy day for gravel racing, with many riders putting in a last effort before Unbound Gravel.

The Mid South's Bobby Wintle and GU's Yuri Hauswald join Tim and Kristi Mohn in ownership of the rebranded bike shop.

Pete Stetina and Heather Jackson head to Tennessee to explore new-to-them gravel and reinvigorate the concept of an FKT.

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

Shimano introduces limited-edition RX8 and RX6 Flint Hills gravel shoes to celebrate the early mornings and late nights that riders undertake while pushing their limits in Kansas each summer.

After a week in Girona, Spain for Europe's biggest gravel race, this is what I learned.

The update to the venerable event is said to "no longer have any snow on the course," with event registration extended to May 15th.

Kenda is testing a new gravel tire that looks to be all about speed.

13 races remain for riders hoping to qualify for October's UCI Gravel World Championship.

The 30-year-old Canadian has signed with the Canyon CLLCTV and will race a variety of events and disciplines before the upcoming 'cross season.

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

Race co-promoter Valtteri Bottas brings his F1 team into the gravel world.

Improved efficiency brings lower pricing.

The gravel roads of northern Spain serve up over-sized portions of great riding, food, and history.

I had a blast underbiking on singletrack, but not everyone felt the same.

LTGP athletes will race the Fuego XL cross-country mountain bike race; Life Time announces Season 2 of 'Call of a Life Time' docuseries.

Dutch rider Jasper Ockeloen and last year's BWR champ Alexey Vermeulen finished second and third.

The former pro triathlete was joined on the podium by Flavia Oliveira Parks and Paige Onweller.

The Allroad saddle, flexy carbon seatpost, and handlebar tape promise additional comfort on mixed surfaces without the bulk and weight of suspension.

A new course with '85km of Cali-cobbles' and a deep pro field will race under sunny SoCal skies on Sunday.

The Rallye isn't quite a mountain bike with drop bars, but clearance for big tires and sendy geo make it nimble and fast handling.

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

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

Movistar road racer Iván García Cortina and Movistar eTeam racers Ana Dillana and Hayley Simmonds will join the retired WorldTour pro on the dirt.

The project seeks to serve as a resource for outdoor industry ambassadors, influencers, and content creators.

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

After a three-year retirement, the iconic and irreverent chaise lounge made an appearance at the Mid South. What is the future of gravel's favorite furniture?

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

Cycling's most passionate subset weighs in on USAC in gravel, prize money, the women's race, and worlds.

'Gravel is the most appealing entry point into the sport of bike racing. Naturally, more racers on the local level results in a bigger talent pool for producing the American world champions of tomorrow.'

The gravel shoe has laces and a breathable upper; a carbon sole and tensioner wrap system keep it snug on the the foot.

East Texas Showdown promises plenty of beauty and likely even more rain, and I'm going to try to ride it without sleeping.

The event is putting up a $60,000 prize purse, and the top three elite men and women will qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships.

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

The new S-Works Recon is more than just an update.

Specialized calls it a gravel shoe, but a multi-surface shoe that's happy both on and off the bike might be a better description.

Heidi Myers, co-founder of the Rasputitsa Spring Classic, reflects on her time volunteering at the Mid South.

Choosing the correct pedal is essential to performance and safety.

De Crescenzo repeats after 2022; McElveen adds 2023 to his 2019, '20 wins in Oklahoma.

It's not just a bike race. It's a vibe.

Ahead of her first Life Time Grand Prix, the 22-year-old feels calm, confident, and stoked.

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

Anna Yamauchi and Alexis Skarda stage a smart race for second and third.

The singletrack-heavy course ended with a decisive move in a sand pit near the finish.

A deep field of pros will race a rowdy and raucous 122 miles at the inaugural event.

The event will take place in Flanders on October 1, one week before the UCI Gravel World Championships.

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

Construction is underway on the Amani House, which will serve as a training facility and performance center for aspiring East African cyclists.

Women will start 15 minutes before everyone else at the NorCal race on Saturday; they'll also have their own portapotties at the start.

The second event in the off-road Grasshopper Adventure Series was like a "five hour cyclocross race," said race organizer Miguel Crawford.

The American brand’s open secret gravel bike becomes official, and it's got a flavor all its own.

A weekly roundup of events, initiatives, and activities related to off-road riding.

A Wednesday roundup of events, initiatives, and activities related to off-road riding.

The family of late professional cyclist Moriah Wilson will host a cycling-centric fundraiser this spring in Vermont.

Takeaways from my first mountain bike race, The Gobbler 6/3, near Atlanta.

Guest columnist Helena Gilbert-Snyder takes us inside a new initiative at the Grasshopper Adventure Series.

Niky Taylor and Maude Farrell competed the women's podium, while Christopher Blevins and Tyler Williams were 2-3 for the men.

From California to Michigan to Finland, you won't miss the Flint Hills one bit.

Expect nothing but fireworks and fun from the first Grasshopper Adventure Series event of the season.

The US-based triathlete has signed with Canyon Bicycles to take on the Life Time Grand Prix series.

How one cyclist is creating a resources for dirt-curious Portland riders.

Why the never-ever mountain biker is going all in with the Life Time Grand Prix.

The new rider support program will marry performance training and marketing to help cultivate professional riders.

San Francisco bay area cyclist Nehemiah Brown wants to see more cyclists of color on gravel at at events. This is how he's trying to help.

Co2uT, Telluride Gravel Race, Ned Gravel, and FoCo Fondo make up the four-race series.

The 110-mile gravel race will be held September 30 in Trinidad, Colorado.

For 2023, the US national mountain bike champ has planned a dual gravel and cross-country schedule very similar to last year's.

Wertz will ride for the family-run custom bike brand at events like the Life Time Grand Prix, BWR, and the Grasshopper Adventure Series, as well as adventures beyond the race circuit.

3T takes the aero gravel concept to the extremes.

I predict good things on the horizon for gravel in 2023.

So far, it's been mostly positive reactions from the riders who will be affected by the changes.

The men's and women's elite fields will start 10 minutes ahead of all other racers, and they're not allowed to use aero bars.

From staying in the group to wearing the right gloves, pro Hannah Otto offers up some ways to win at gravel.

The series will feature 17 qualifier races for the second UCI Gravel World Championships, which will be held October 7-8 in Veneto, Italy.