Posts in category gravel

Tired of your roadie bar or flared-out brake levers? Zipp has a new Service Course 70 XPLR handlebar bend aimed at gravel and dirt cyclists. Our first look:

Challenge Tires announced the launch of Handmade Tubeless-Ready and Tubeless Tubular versions of its Strada Bianca, Gravel Grinder and Almanzo gravel tires.

Greg Vaught rode an early-1980s steel Sekai Magnum S7 to win the 2019 Gravel Worlds Vintage race. He talks about his throwback setup and ride.

Gravel grinders have a unique opportunity to race at night at the 2019 Nite Rider Gravel Grinder in eastern Ohio. Get more info on the September 7 event.

Merlin is back and its titanium Sandstone gravel bike aims to put the brand at the top of dream bike wishlists. Should it be on yours? We put it to the test.

Amanda Nauman stopped by the Groadio studios to contribute some logic to the Groadio gravel cycling Power Rankings. Find out where your favs stack up.

Easton has expanded its AX gravel/adventure line with the launch of the EC90 AX and EC70 AX carbon tubeless clincher wheelsets with 24mm-wide rims.

The Raleigh Tamland 1 dates to early days of “gravel bikes.” Is the modern take on a classic gravel bike ready for mixed-terrain riding? We put it to the test.

The 2019 SBT GRVL celebrated the race’s inaugural year with big fields and big names in Colorado. Reports and results from the 141-mile Black races.

The 2019 Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf celebrated the Nebraska race’s 10th anniversary. See who the newest Captains of the Gravel Seas are with 150-mile results.

As gravel cycling grows in popularity, are more women participating in the discipline? Victoria Rainbolt looks at changes in participation at 6 events.

Nebraska’s Gravel Worlds celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2019. Our preview looks at what’s new and returning on the gravel seas this year.

Gravel riders in Virginia went for the Full Purrito at the 2019 Dirty Kitten. Learn more about the unique race held on the private Locust Hill Farm.

The inaugural Red Kite Ronde welcomed gravel riders to the Buckeye State for 200km of challenging gravel. Learn more about the Ohio gravel grinder.

Noble Bikes’ GX5 may not be the most well-known gravel bike yet, but should it be? We put the value-oriented, SRAM Force 1-equipped carbon bike to the test.

The Rift 2019 gravel race provided a stunning gravel challenge that included a lap around an active volcano. Head to Iceland with this Snorri Thor gallery.

The @3Tbike Exploro brings a wind-tunnel-tested aero design to gravel cycling. Will it make your grind go faster? We put it to the test.

Amanda Nauman stopped by the Groadio studios to talk about the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200, her season thus far and the future of the growing gravel discipline.

A “Mullet Protocol” was in effect at the 2019 Rooted Vermont gravel race, with riders hammering at the front and partying at the back. Long-course results.

Vermont’s Irreverent Road Ride 8.0 provided a 137-mile Class IV challenge for daring gravel riders. Find out what made it so difficult to finish.

Lauf invited folks to Iceland for the 2019 The Rift gravel race with the goal of bridging the continents with gravel, beer and volcanoes.

Laura and Ted King are welcoming graveleurs to experience their new Vermont home at the inaugural 2019 Rooted Vermont gravel race.

Graveleurs got to Czech out Nebraska’s Bohemian Alps at the 2019 Bohemian Sto Mil gravel race. Learn more about the event and see Open category results.

The Crusher is a 225-mile gravel race held in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Learn more about the race and see who brought their “Eh Game” with results.

Alex Grant modified his Cannondale Topstone Carbon to turn it into a “Crusher Bike.” We take a look at his winning 2019 Crusher in the Tushar setup.

Look Cycle keeps going back to the drawing board and its competitors to find the perfect offroad pedal. Is its latest Shimano SPD compatible X-Track a winner? Read our review.

Alex Grant has had bad luck at the Crusher in the Tushar gravel race, but in 2019, he had a dream ride. We spoke with him about the win he chased for years.

Evelyn Dong knows Utah well, but 2019 marked her first Crusher in the Tushar. We chatted with her about the win on a borrowed bike in her first gravel race.

2019 marked 9 years for the Crusher in the Tushar. Head to Utah’s mountains with a photo gallery from Cathy Fegan-Kim of Cottonsox Photo.

Wilier Triestina’s carbon Jena gravel bike boasts unique lines, tube shapes and builds. Is it the right gravel bike for you? We put the flagship Di2 model to the test.