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Colorado Trail Race 2023: 527 high-altitude miles, a high drop-out rate, a rookie winner and a new course record
An original of the bikepacking world, this Colorado Rockies race is not for the faint of heart
By Jennaye Derge Published
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Power couple Swenson and Villafañe unstoppable again at SBT GRVL
Vermeulen and Stetina, Cromwell and Oliveira Parks complete the podiums after 142 hot and dry miles
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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How some of the most innovative tech in gravel racing actually originated from triathlon
Gravel racers should pay attention to what road time trial specialists and multisport racers are riding, and borrow the best ideas and look for the best bike features.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Gravel racers are the target for this new titanium frame from Moots
The new Routt CRD has performance-focused chassis, and inhouse carbon components are on the way
By Joe Baker Published
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Valterri Bottas' Finnish gravel race gears up for a second edition in June 2024
Second year of FNLD GRVL gravel race to take place in Lahti, Finland on June 15, 2024
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Best budget gravel bikes 2024: get off the beaten track without spending the earth
Looking for the best budget gravel bikes? Here's our pick of lower priced options
By Katherine Moore Last updated
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How to convert your road bike into a gravel bike
If you’re thinking about riding gravel but not ready to buy another bike, with just a few part swaps you can use your road bike to confidently ride gravel. Here's how.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Researchers are studying 'The Spirit of Gravel' — no, really
Olympic mountain biker and Master's degree student Haley Smith is studying "the Spirit of Gravel", what draws people to this sport and the impact on their mental health and well-being.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A $1300 electronic, wireless groupset? Yes, please! SRAM introduces Apex AXS — the lowest-priced electronic groupset yet
SRAM introduced its Apex AXS electronic groupset, the lowest priced electronic groupset yet, thereby making electronic shifting accessible to newer audiences
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The history of gravel racing - cycling's newest trend is older than it looks
With global coverage, oversubscribed lotteries, huge turn outs, big prize purses and superstar names riding for both money and kicks, it’s safe to say gravel racing has landed. But how did we get here?
By Luke Friend Published
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The Moots Routt YBB gravel bike: a soft-tail gravel steed for the rowdiest days
We rode and tested the Moots Routt YBB, a titanium gravel bike with 20mm rear-end suspension. Here's what we thought.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lazer releases gravel-specific helmet, Cerro KinetiCore, for mixed-terrain protection
Lazer today launched its latest entry-level helmet: the gravel-specific Cerro KinetiCore. Here's why it caught our eye.
By Henry Lord Published
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It's Gravel Week 2023 on Cycling Weekly
Cycling Weekly is hosting Gravel Week, a week-long spotlight on all things gravel: tech, events, gravel stars, racing and bikepacking.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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6 things I learned from my first gravel race — a Spotify playlist
Music-inspired tips for your first gravel event
By Samantha Nakata Published
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To Canada, in search of (Gluten-free) Belgian Waffles: a review of the inaugural BWR BC gravel race
Our writer attended the inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride gravel race in Canada. Here's what he made of it.
By Tyler Boucher Published
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The Ultimate Gear Test: this bike and gear survived an epic edition of the Unbound XL
The Unbound XL is a true test of fitness, self-sufficiency, tenacity and equipment. Here’s how this rider's bike and gear fared after 352 miles of gravel, mud, rain and thunderstorms.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I rode the 352-mile Unbound XL gravel race so you don't have to
Our North American Editor raced the 352-mile Unbound Gravel race and recounts her utterly Type 2 adventure.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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New Canyon Grail breaks cover at Unbound
Canyon Bicycles teased out their new Grail gravel bike at Unbound Gravel in June. The racey steed was ridden to victory in two events this weekend.
By Joe Baker Published
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Unreleased Shimano GRX 12-speed groupset spotted at Unbound Gravel
The potentially new groupset was spotted on Taylor Lideen's bike before this Saturday's racing
By Joe Baker Published
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'I had visions of Tour de France type status' — an interview with Unbound's Co-Director Kristi Mohn
One of gravel's most influential people talks about the growth, diversity and the future of gravel racing
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It's like riding Unbound five days in a row' - how a former track champion is tackling a 1050-mile ultra gravel race
Former track World Champion Ashton Lambie turns his attention to an ultra distance gravel race around Kansas
By Henry Lord Published
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Formula 1's Alfa Romeo races onto the gravel biking scene to sponsor of Valtteri Bottas' Finnish race
Merging business with pleasure, Bottas and his Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK today announced a partnership around the inaugural event.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Still got it: Alejandro Valverde takes victory on gravel debut in Spain
42-year-old prevails in his first event since road retirement
By Tom Davidson Published
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Best electric gravel bikes 2024: dirt loving drop bar e-bikes with added oomph
Could electric gravel bikes be the best and most versatile e-bikes on the market?
By Katherine Moore Last updated
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For the sport of cycling, the road to equity may just be on gravel
For a third year, a team of 30 Black, Indigenous or POC riders will compete at the SBT GRVL event. Together they hope to pedal toward a more equitable future.
By Jennaye Derge Last updated
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Brighten up your gravel ride with Panaracer's orange and blue Gravelking tires
Japanese tire manufacturer Panaracer has unveiled its 2023 limited edition Gravelking Color tires. This year's colors are "Sunset Orange" and "Turquoise Blue"
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel races near you: a guide to the 2023 gravel season
Looking to get graveling? We've got you covered with events around the globe
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'This is amazing recognition of not just accolades but of purpose': Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame inductees announced
Alison Tetrick, Yuri Hauswald, Miguel Crawford and Joel Dyke to be inducted in the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame in May
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Specialized's Recon gravel shoes get an update + first ride impressions
We take a close look at the updated Specialized S-Works Recon and all-new Recon ADV shoes, put to the test by two Cycling Weekly reviewers.
By Tyler Boucher Published