Gravel

They're designed to go hand-in-hand with the company’s stellar Ekar mechanical 1x13 gravel-specific groupset.

Six riders from the East African squad are in Spain to race this weekend's Traka ultra.

Vermont's gravel spring classic comes back to life this weekend with its characteristic irreverence and more meaning than ever.

The two-time Belgian Waffle Ride champ will announce on Thursday if he's lining up to defend the title.

The Oregon race saw a 200 percent increase in female participation this year, as well as the debut of Special Blend Gravel, a women's gravel camp.

Senior editor Betsy Welch is reporting from Oregon, where the Special Blend Gravel camp kicks off on Thursday and culminates with the Gorge Gravel Grinder race on Sunday.

And, on what gravel organizers need to watch out for as they set aside spots for non-binary riders

Also: quelling crosswind instability with wider tires, and how to measure chain wear without a chain checker tool.

The film follows KC Cross, a cyclist and advocate for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ in Northwest Arkansas.

I invested a lot of time and effort into improving my MTB skills. And then, alas, I went down just minutes into the first Grand Prix race.

A conversation with the injured endurance off-road rider as he sits out the first race of the Life Time Grand Prix.

Plus a look at what’s new from Surly.

The group of Cannondale ambassadors from underrepresented communities spoke at the Sea Otter Classic

The seven inductees will be honored at a ceremony ahead of Unbound Gravel.

American rider crashes on the first lap but holds firm to pick up potentially priceless points in the Life Time Grand Prix.

If you're in the market for a cycling adventure (and you don't mind a bit of rain), the Inner Hebrides has plenty to offer.

60 riders will race three MTB and three gravel races for a shot at part of the $250,000 purse.

Fox’s first attempt at a gravel suspension fork was lackluster at best, but this new 32 Taper-Cast might surprise a lot of people for how good it is.

The new build says goodbye to a whole lot of proprietary component fitments.

The Australian has started her road season and plans to race on the gravel in May and August.

The Belgian brand gets serious about adventure.

Houffa Gravel plants the flag as the first gravel race in Belgium, and one of the 12 Gravel World Series events.

How new events like Grounded Nebraska and Core4 build on the successes — and learn from the mistakes — of veteran races.

Borstelmann and Moninger return while Paige Peters joins from Team Twenty24.

The win in Michigan comes two weeks before both riders will begin the Life Time Grand Prix.

12 races, 10 countries, lots of gravel.

The IP world record holder joins Jukebox Cycling and targets Life Time Grand Prix race series.

Bahati Foundation continues its work in introducing young people to new opportunities — this time on gravel in Colorado.

Coverage will begin on April 9 during the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California and will culminate at Big Sugar Gravel in Bentonville, Arkansas October 22.

By: Betsy Welch; Images: Courtesy, Wahoo | From Issue 107

Shakeout rides — the group rides that happen before and after an event — are wildly popular in gravel. I went on three of them at The Mid South to find out why.

Saturday's Mid South was Jeanson's longest ride, time-wise, since 2005.

I did three group rides in the snow and slush on Friday and then raced the 50 miler on Saturday. Here are some gear highlights.

Moriah Wilson outsprints Savilla Blunk — partner of the men's winner Cole Paton — to round out the podium.

Tadej Pogacar: 'I was pretty happy to be alone on the descent.'

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The May 21st event has two route options and a scenic lakeside venue in Montana.

Orbea updates its aluminium range of Terra gravel bikes to be a lot like its carbon range of Terra gravel bikes.

Alison Tetrick reflects on her past and present relationship with cycling, via a love letter.

Every participant will receive a copy of the 64-page book that prominently features Indigenous narratives and cultural and environmental histories amid information about the event.

Newsom wants to win every race she enters, including The Mid South this Saturday. But she knows her pro license doesn't guarantee a thing.

The former rowing world champion says he wants to take gravel seriously. "But at the same time, I don't want to take it or myself too seriously. A whole lot of people are doing this as recreation; this is their outlet."

How does the 34-year-old fit it all in? By being thoroughly stoked on everything she does.

Tubeless tires, wider rims, special wheels, secret tire pressure — a mechanic shares the details of what goes into building out the race bikes for Strade Bianche.

Eight days, 91,000 feet of climbing, and 650 miles of gravel in what is basically a credit-card bikepacking race. Ooph!

Firm and shaped beneath the foot and at the heel; almost sock-like and malleable for most of the upper.

The red-orange clay of Oklahoma is calling. Will it be a mudder this year?

Hands-on with a new premium race version of the popular semi-slick gravel rubber

The 38-year-old opens up about not making the Tokyo team, the thrill of racing in front of hometown crowds, and sharing her experiences through public speaking.

One of the fastest tires in our lab test just got faster with a dual-compound tread.

Cadex AR 35 weigh 1,270g with ceramic bearings and claims of higher lateral and transmission stiffness than competitors.

The NorCal series continues to foreshadow the upcoming gravel season with stunning performances by California-based pros.

A documentary attempts to capture the essence of what the discipline means to athletes and organizers.

Colorado gravel events hosted at a dude ranch on the western slope and in the high-mountain resort town of Winter Park.

$159 shoe joins the brand's Terra X5 and Powerstrap X4 as a roomier, slightly wider option.

20 mm of integrated front suspension meets an already progressive gravel bike.

I’d heard tall tales of the Rock Cobbler for years. It did not disappoint.

The non-profit's mission is to 'Shred the Stigma' around mental health, and the new Floyd's squad is committed to sharing that goal.

After 13 years of professional riding, Winder is finding out it's not that easy to turn off the switch. But she's doing everything she can to have fun while trying.

43 mm-wide mixed-terrain tires, stable geometry, drop bars, wide-range gearing, and front suspension — in 1993.

The new gravel race from Red Bull will happen on May 7 near Marfa, Texas.

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At last weekend's Rock Cobbler, four riders had a run-in with a bull on course. We ask a lawyer what he thinks.

Smart shaping and clever construction pair perfectly with 35 mm-wide tires — and a wider version could be on the way.

Nobody did a good job here except the bull.

The seven-time Grand Tour winner has big questions about the safety and fairness of stage racing.

The four-time Tour de France winner opens a debate over safety concerns in road racing.

A CT regular returns with a fresh custom titanium gravel bike built for going further.

Also, why you may not have heard of the Canadian endurance cyclist and why he's one to follow.

Pros Hannah Shell and Brennan Wertz win the south Florida gravel race while hundreds of others enjoyed the sunshine, sea birds, and camaraderie.

The Dutch rider also has her sights set on the Tour de France Femmes, which she hopes will inspire the next generation of female riders.

The new race debuts on the edge of the Everglades Sunday, February 6.

I tested Easton's new ergo gravel bar with its size-specific diameters on a big, multi-day ride.

The veteran MTB and 'cross legend wouldn't have had a career in cycling without the international federation.