Gallery: The Westfjords are the way
Where cultural connections are the most important part of the race
In just a few years, gravel cycling has gone from a fringe pursuit to the hot style of riding and racing, with current and former WorldTour professional jumping in the mix. Gravel cycling has many attractions: escaping traffic, noise, and congestion – whether rolling solo, riding with friends, or racing with competitors. At VeloNews, we cover all the major events and many of the small, quirky ones, bringing you the inside stories from the riders at the front and the back of the back. We also test a wide variety of gear, often in races like Unbound Gravel or The Mid South, and give you our unvarnished feedback here.
Where cultural connections are the most important part of the race
"A frustrating but contented day," now I'm on infant watch until the birth of my children.
Cole Paton and Griffin Easter round out the podium, with Pete Stetina and Payson McElveen in fourth and fifth
Emma Grant and Sarah Sturm, both from Colorado, round out the podium
The legendary 10,000 feet of climbing in 69 miles returns as the third race in the Life Time Grand Prix series
Ginger Hall of the Utah High School Cycling League will take over the director role of the Utah event in 2023
the inaugural Gravel Tour du Mont Blanc in France promises to capture the imagination of swarms of gravel riders looking for an ultimate experience.
Armstrong is facing murder charges in the death of gravel star Moriah Wilson.
Armstrong awaits deportation to the U.S. where she will be handed over to the Austin, Texas authorities for first-degree murder charges.
With a strong international field including Lachlan Morton and Lael Wilcox, East African riders John Kariyuki, Sule Kangangi, and Mary Aleper win on home soil
Highlands Gravel Classic was the first of two US-based gravel world championships qualifiers
And now the Paralympian is working to create space for others with physical impairments at gravel and MTB events.
US Marshal’s office reveal that Armstrong was captured in a hostel and will be deported to face first-degree murder charges.
Nearly 40 percent of registered riders in 2022 are women, and the race will donate $15,000 to Nebraska's high school MTB program for girls
The G-Series dropper offers just 40 mm of travel in a 27.2 mm package. There's a lever, too.
Former pro roadie completes the route in two days, nine hours, and 24 minutes, even sees an elephant: 'I was like, 'I know I’m not seeing this, but WTF is that elephant doing in that bush? Elephant, why are you in the tree?'
Sturm and Grotts win stage while Gomez Villafañe and Blevins secure overall wins
Blevins and Gomez Villafañe win the 'Queen's Stage,' one day of racing remains.
GC remains unchanged with Blevins' and Gomez Villafañe's leads deepening
Gomez Villafañe and Blevins win again, with an eight minute gap between the top two women and 16 seconds separating Blevins from Pete Stetina in the GC.
Officials investigating the murder of gravel racer Moriah Wilson have located a Jeep Grand Cherokee that is registered to Kaitlin Armstrong, the suspect in her murder.
Gomez Villafañe handily wins the women's race while Christopher Blevins outsprints Pete Stetina to take the stage.
An 'old' ex-pro roadie grapples with the reality of middle age and real life, while trying to make sense of his ever-devolving ego in the midst of the gravel scene.
The creator of the successful Almanzo 100 gravel race disappeared from the scene after becoming disillusioned with the monetization of the sport. A nomination to the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame brought him back.
It's not too late to register for Gravista, Bighorn Gravel, Grounded Nebraska, and Michigan's Coast to Coast Gravel Grinder.
The Veneto region in northeast Italy will host the first UCI worlds in October. Also, the Gree-Tour of Guangxi is canceled and RideLondon Classique put on notice.
After a frustrating start to the season, I won on a beautifully difficult east coast course.
The Unbound 200 champ says that a pro woman's experience in gravel is dictated by her efforts in relation to men, not the other women competitors.
The five-day gravel stage race in the central Oregon backcountry has become a fan — and pro — favorite since its 2019 debut.
Stetina, Haas, and Voss top the podium one week post-Unbound.
After an Unbound she wasn't satisfied with, Max wins the day in North Carolina. Kaysee Armstrong and Carla Williams round out the podium.
The bike brand and gravel camp operator are going all in on cycling-centric sustainable recreation development in the borderlands.
The NBA Hall of Famer picked up his new Moots Routt RSL ahead of this weekend's Moots Ranch Rally
The beloved California race featured fast riding on a technical course, as well as camping and camaraderie.
Strava expands reach into off-road uses with trail run, gravel, mountain bike, and e-mountain bike.
Rapha’s latest jerseys get very specific in their intended use.
From 25 sub-10 hour finishes to epic mud, the 2022 edition of Unbound Gravel was one for the history books
The 26-year-old's persistence is paying off.
The wheels manage to keep costs low while focusing on durability and speed.
Love Ekar’s 13-speed cassette options, but prefer SRAM lever ergonomics? Your wish has been granted.
A self-described minimalist, even I had to put some thought into my gear choices for such an epic endeavor.
Police upgrade the investigation to 'major case status' and are offering up to $5,000 as reward.
Ineos Grenadiers’ Cameron Wurf thinks so.
All 2022 Unbound Gravel races are underway. Here's how to follow along.
Howes brings some WorldTour spring classics tricks to his gravel race bike.
The latest tech and product from Unbound Gravel.
The former champ of the race will guide a pace group to finish before sunset, raising money for Emporia's local NICA chapter.
A smooth center and burly side knobs promise a fast-yet-versatile gravel race tire.
'I just enjoy riding and that’s why I want to keep doing it'.
Advice on the big event from XL veterans Taylor Lideen, Lael Wilcox, Amanda Nauman, Yuri Hauswald, and Bobby Wintle
There's a new gang in town and they're ready to leave their mark on the US gravel scene.
Shimano debuts GRX Limited gravel groupset on bespoke builds at the Unbound Gravel expo.
The federal anti-doping agency will test three random men and three random women who are part of the Life Time Grand Prix series.
Bottas has partnered with SBT GRVL to create the new event
A who’s who of bike builders showcase the new limited release polished silver GRX groups.
Sub-1,500 g claimed weights, generous 25 mm tubeless-compatible inner rim widths, and easily adjustable and serviceable bearings.
This throwback-style Colnago paint job takes inspiration from Kansas for gravel cycling's premier event.
The 1,461g wheelset will complement the popular GRX groupset.
The new gravel event will debut in Lahti, Finland in June, 2023.
The three-time world champion will ride the 100-mile version of Unbound Gravel on June 4.
Boswell will be back to defend his title, but he also wants everyone out there to enjoy the ride.
After two years of false starts, Stetina's Paydirt debuted on Saturday, May 21 under perfectly sunny skies.
Cross-country and multi-surface events to be included in the three-day weekend along with the 130-mile Waffle and 65-mile Wafer gravel races.
The Austin police reveal that Armstrong was let go because the date of birth on an old arrest warrant did not match her date of birth in their system.
Police say Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, who remains at large, was spotted boarding a flight on May 14.
Both Specialized Off-Road riders are headed to Emporia next, for 200 miles of Unbound Gravel
After a two-year hiatus due to pandemic and wildfire, the Carson City event debuts with a women's-only payout
U.S. Marshals officials confirmed Monday to VeloNews that the search continues for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong.
The gravel pro says he has 'cooperated fully' in the investigation leading to the arrest warrant of his partner Kaitlin Armstrong
Kaitlin Armstrong, partner of Colin Strickland, named in first-degree murder charge.
Shimano Women’s Challenge includes two timed segments, plus time bonuses for riding a mechanical bull and a tire-toss game.
Wintle and other race organizers traveled to Vermont to experience the iconic race's unique vibes.
A day dedicated to Moriah Wilson.
Lots of tire clearance and progressive geometry, made-in-USA pedigree, lots of Cerakote finish options, and multiple build kit choices.
The Texas gravel race debuted last year with a star-studded startlist. This year is the same with Ian Boswell, Laurens ten Dam, Mo Wilson, and Sarah Sturm lining up to start.
A Q&A with Moriah Wilson, the winningest woman in the American off-road scene.
And watch out for the marathon champ at two upcoming US races — Gravel Locos and Rule of Three.
The Hardpack comes in a girthy 50 mm width, while the popular Terra Speed and Terra models now have a 700 x 45 mm option.
Felt’s first carbon gravel bike introduces plenty of innovations in pursuit of a speedy ride.
Inside the inaugural women's gravel camp in Dufur, Oregon