Gravel

The beloved American gravel pro was second in 2023 after fueling mishaps. She's back in Girona to give the 360-kilometer gravel race another go.

This race recap shows, and doesn't tell, the story of the day.

Held in Girona, Spain the first weekend of May, the Traka has become the epicenter of global gravel.

The former road world champ got way behind at Belgian Waffle Ride California after he struggled to fix a flat 10 miles into the race.

Duo make it a great day for Specialized Off-Road; Gomez Villafañe and Pete Stetina win BWR Tripel Crown

Bottas finished sixth at the Swartberg 100 gravel race in South Africa, stamping his ticket for worlds in October.

The Arkansas gravel race qualified dozens of riders for the UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium in October.

The Highlands Gravel Classic, Belgian Waffle Ride California, and Whiskey Off-Road each have very deep fields for very good reasons.

Thanks to the work of the non-profit Appalachian Mountain Club, cyclists are now being encouraged to ride on hundreds of miles of previously-inaccessible dirt roads.

Here is the on-the-ground and behind-the-scenes footage from the first race of the Life Time Grand Prix series.

Both the men's and women's races came down to a sprint, with Rob Britton and Flavia Oliveira Parks finishing second.

More access to roads in Fort Ord National Monument means that Life Time is debuting a race it hopes has major staying power.

From “first to last," we're elevating the experience of every participant, say the organizers of the 15-year-old gravel race.

Suspension doesn’t have to turn your gravel bike into a light mountain bike.

The inaugural event delivered tactical and exciting racing across deep men's and women's fields.

'It seems to me this is almost a gravel race on pavement, and the large payout does not hurt either.'

Ride for Mo in Vermont and the Ukiah-Mendo Gravel Epic in California will both honor the late cyclist with riding, racing, and community events.

Spanish sports marketing company the Athletic Affair hopes that new game helps create 'heroes' in the sport of gravel racing.

Gomez Villafañe crossed the line 13 minutes ahead of Courtney Sherwell in second; Stetina soloes the last 24 miles to beat Adam Roberge by 1:15.

Not so fast, however. The team is still using 32 mm wide tires rather than a gravel-specific option.

Players select 10 riders (five men and five women) who they think will perform well ahead of each of the series' seven races. The Grand Prix kicks off on April 19 at the Sea Otter Classic and concludes in October at Big Sugar Gravel.

The Girona gravel race got underway at 7 a.m. CEST on Friday.

Some of these dogs ride in backpacks. All 10 are allowed on the couch.

"The Club of Aces is not a team, but rather a collective of some of the strongest gravel athletes in the discipline"

A three day adventure, with climbs, gravel, stunning scenery and a spooky history.

2024 promises to be an exciting year in gravel racing. Velo's 2024 guide covers the month-by-month line up of marquee gravel events.

The Craft Xplor, a collab between Vittoria and Craft Sportswear, marries tire tech and trail running performance.

Riders and sponsors weigh in on whether or not the series is too exclusive and how to stay relevant in today's ever-evolving gravel scene.

McElveen recorded the last 18 miles of the race and narrates the footage sans edits or cuts.

Elite women will race 133k and elite men 179k through the Flanders region of Belgium.

The tire company is supporting Alexey Vermeulen, Hannah Otto, Cole Paton, and Erin Huck, four riders with huge potential in the series.

Traildar alerts, device integration, and a service tracker enhance the trail and route database.

King has committed to the 2024 season in ways he hasn't since his WorldTour days a decade ago. Will it pay off at Unbound Gravel?

After 11 years, the Mid South has become the best party-disguised-as-a-gravel-race. Here are some takeaways from this year's edition.

Newcomer King edged out defending champion Rach McBride for the 100-mile win on Saturday, March 16.

Røed pips Griffin Easter at the line; John Borstelmann comes in third.

LdC finishes six minutes ahead of Jenna Rinehart and Caroline Wreszin, who sprinted to second and third.

The Colorado gravel race is taking submissions for its 2024 event sock.

Is SRAM set to double down on its gravel offering with a more powerful 4-piston flat mount brake caliper and a linkage fork?

The Scarab Paramo Integrated adds a slick, race-ready gravel option for the cable-haters, with a new Integrated Headset from Wolf Tooth, 700c x 48mm tire clearance and SRAM UDH

Nearly 200 people are doing the 50k run + 100 mile ride combo at the Oklahoma gravel race this year, including pro cyclists Maude Farrell and Amity Rockwell. Here's why.

Belgian gold medalist Greg Van Avermaet joins Czech star Petr Vakoč on Team Last Dance, a post-WorldTour gravel cycling team.

No snow for the first time in race history; Rob Britton and Serena Bishop Gordon win on the day.

Jenna Rinehart and Chase Wark finish second in standout performances at the inaugural Texas gravel race.

Ravnikar is making her debut with the Mazda Orange Seal Off Road Team at the Valley of Tears race on March 9.

After being inspired by riding with other Indigenous cyclists at events like the Mid South and SBT GRVL, Gila River tribal member Elisha Bishop put on his own event.

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.

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.

The 34-year-old Dutchwoman has a mixed US and European calendar this year, including the Traka and Unbound.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

'That's being a little grandiose,' says the former WorldTour pro. 'But at the same time, we are trying to do our part. Road racing needs a resuscitation.'

Strava's end-of-year data-dive highlights speeds, motivations, and mileage of its users in 2023 – where do you stack up?

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

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You might notice a theme: mountain biking and food.

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