Posts in category gravel

In 2016 Lauren De Crescenzo did not think she would every ride a bike again. In 2018, she won the Crusher in the Tushar gravel race. We chat about her win.

SaltAir Cycles owner Matthew Nelson rode his own handmade steel gravel bike at the 2018 Lost and Found Gravel Grinder. We profile his custom bike.

The Crusher in the Tushar might be “only” 69 miles, but it over-delivers in terms of difficulty and beauty. See our photo essay recap of the amazing day.

Kae Takeshita went double aero on her 3T Exploro Flatmount LTD with aero bars at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We profile her setup for the 206-mile race.

Michael van den Ham rode the front-suspended Lauf True Grit gravel bike at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We profile his bike and 206-mile setup.

The Garmin Edge 130 GPS cycling computer is a lightweight, compact unit for recording rides. We review the company’s replacement for the popular Edge 500.

The Crusher in the Tushar gravel race in Utah crowned two new champions in 2018. See results for the Women’s and Men’s Pro/Open races.

Opus’ Spark 1 gravel bike with a Shimano 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes is a rough road option for under $2000. We review the bike.

This Saturday, the Crusher in the Tushar will draw 678 brave cyclists including former world champs and gravel stars to contest the 2018 event. See the full start lists.

Knight Composites 35 Clincher TLA Disc is a 19.5mm carbon tubeless wheelset for cyclocross and gravel riding. Here are our early impressions.

Amanda Nauman says her Niner RLT 9 RDO gravel bike rides like a “Cadillac.” We profile her 2018 Dirty Kanza 200 setup and component choices.

Schwinn looks to win back enthusiasts with its SRAM Rival-equipped Vantage RX1 soft tail gravel/adventure bike. We take a first look.

England’s Battle in the Bowl race combines cyclocross and gravel in one race. The highlight video provides a look at the spectacle of the race.

Jay Barre converted his Surly Cross Check commuter to a singlespeed and took it to the 2018 Lost and Found gravel grinder. We profile his steel bike.

Shimano’s XC5 is a gravel-oriented shoe designed for time on and off the bike. We put them to the test to see if they’re ready for your next gravel ride.

Japan’s Kae Takeshita moved to the U.S. to be a pilot, but along the way, she discovered gravel racing. We follow the story of her cycling passion.

Spurcycle’s roll-up Saddle Bag and minimalist Multi-Tool are urban-inspired but gravel-ready. We review the bag and titanium tool with steel bits.

The Hilly Billy Roubaix is a tough gravel grinder with a fun post-race scene to help riders forget about the pain. We take a look at the 2018 event.

Ritchey Design’s WCS Apex 38 carbon tubeless wheelset is a 19mm wide cyclocross/gravel wheelset that can crossover for road riding. We take a first look.

Barry Wicks built a full-suspension Kona Hei Hei DL frame into his gravel bike. We profile his comfy crossover built for ripping gravel downhills.

Dylan Glatt rode his gold ghoul-d luck Spooky Cycles Gas Mask at the 2018 Lost and Found Gravel Grinder. We profile his eye-catching bike.

Aero bars in gravel racing? More rules? CXM readers weighed in for our poll on the future of gravel racing. See what folks had to say with poll results.

Donnelly released its new G//C gravel bike at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We profile the new model Jamey Driscoll rode in Kansas’ Flint Hills.

2018 marked the fourth edition of Alberta, Canada’s Ghost of the Gravel race. Learn more about the boo-tiful route and see results from this year’s race.

Masters racer Ian Tubbs of Washington pulled off an impressive 4th-place finish at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We have the story of his gutsy gravel race.

The 2018 Dirty Kanza 200 race raised some questions about the future of gravel racing. We want to hear your thoughts on gravel’s future.

Katerina Nash was back on an Orbea Terra at the 2018 Lost and Found Gravel Grinder. We profile her bike and see how she overcame a flat at the CA race.

Craig Richey cut through the wind at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race using his aero-bar-equipped Devinci Hatchet. We profile his aero racing bike.

Dirt drop bars are an essential part of a monster cross bike. Jon Severson provides a brief dirt drop history and discusses their versatility.

The Dirty Kanza 200 is known for its unforgiving gravel and beautiful views. Take a look at both in this gallery from the 2018 gravel race by Ian Matteson.