Gravel Cycling

'You have to get on some of these gravel roads to be able to appreciate what Tennessee has to offer' – 37 new gravel routes unveiled in US state

The new routes combine in over 1,000 miles of off-road trails

By Meg Elliot Published 15 April 26

'I’m not what the media has portrayed me to be' — Sofia Gomez Villafañe on winning, criticism and life at the top of gravel racing

Behind the “villain” label is one of the most consistent winners in gravel racing, and a rider determined to let real-life interactions reshape her story

By Betsy Welch Published 14 April 26

Gravel racing is unpredictable again: A Life Time Grand Prix 2026 preview

Six races, 50 athletes and a record-setting $350,000 prize purse await in year five of the Life Time Grand Prix

By Zach Nehr Published 12 April 26

'Riding to the start line is not a sacrifice, it's a gift' – One man's quest to cycle between America's 9 big gravel races

The Spirit of Gravel tells the story of a full season without leaving ruinous tracks on the planet

By Pat Kinsella Published 10 April 26

‘It’s looking to be a proper battle in the first round’ – Tiffany Cromwell will be breathing down defending Life Time champion Sofía Gómez Villafañe's neck at the Sea Otter Classic

The Life Time Sea Otter Classic Gravel race is looming, with the men and women’s fields both bristling with top talent

By Pat Kinsella Published 10 April 26

'His dog ate my donuts, all I wanted was a donut' – how Lizzie Hermolle became the fastest woman to scale the height of Everest by bike off-road

Hermolle finished in a time of 11 hours and five minutes

By Meg Elliot Published 2 April 26

I took a Brompton to a 67km gravel event to prove they're not just a toy for the inner city...

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The world's most famous folding bike is far more capable than many people think!

By Jamie Williams Published 28 March 26

'A big deal for women in sport’: Life Time introduces pregnancy policy for Grand Prix athletes after Sarah Sturm announces pregnancy

New rule allows athletes selected for the Life Time Grand Prix to defer their spot to the following season if they become pregnant

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 26 March 26

Zwift reveals gravel-only routes and the addition of Montmartre to the Virtual Tour de France for 2026

From the cobbles of Montmartre to Gravel Mountain, via a new focus on combining indoor training with outdoor cycling, Zwift is shifting gears this year

By Pat Kinsella Published 24 March 26

Best gravel bike clothing 2026: extensively tested by our gravel experts off-road

Full lycra kit or something more laid back, here's our gravel experts' top pick of the best gravel bike clothing and what to look for in kit for off-road riding

By Stefan Abram Last updated 20 March 26

Enduro-style stage racing and... gravel running – introducing the UK's newest gravel cycling festival

Explorr comes from the former organiser of the British Gravel Championships, Red-On Sports

By James Shrubsall Published 13 March 26

Salsa replaces Warbird with new performance gravel bike, the Flyway

This carbon gravel platform blends race-ready features with big-mile comfort and cargo ability

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 12 March 26

'I knew I had to step out of the road scene' – British pro Abi Smith on her switch to gravel

Former Picnic PostNL rider has joined Ribble Outliers for 2026

By Tom Davidson Published 12 March 26

The new stars of gravel racing: Riders and gravel teams set to break out in 2026

With a new guard of gravel pros stepping onto the podium, here are a few riders and teams to get familiar with heading into the new season

By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published 11 March 26

Golden Gravel Trail: new 3,804-mile route connects the Mississippi River to the Oregon Coast

“The Golden Gravel Trail opens a new era for dirt road bicycle touring in the U.S.,” says endurance cyclist Sarah Swallow, who helped test and refine the new cross-country route

By Kristin Jenny Published 10 March 26

Why do the riders compete on road bikes at Strade Bianche, not gravel bikes?

Tadej Pogačar, Tom Pidcock and Demi Vollering will all race the Italian gravel on road bikes this weekend - This is why.

By Andy Carr Published 6 March 26

'There are holes you could lose a wheel in' – I rode sectors of the Strade Bianche route, and it wasn't the gravel that shocked me

The white roads and settings are beautiful, but don't let your focus slip

By Adam Becket Published 6 March 26

'This is a new all-rounder machine you feel like you could ride forever' – Bianchi launches next-generation Infinito, a bike to do it all

It's not a gravel or a road bike, but a bit of everything

By Adam Becket Published 6 March 26

Best gravel bike shoes 2026: expert-tested cycling shoes for being on and off the bike

Gravel & Cyclocross are demanding disciplines, so our experts have tested and rated the best gravel cycling shoes for durability and performance, both on and off the bike

By Hannah Bussey Last updated 5 March 26

Wilier Rave SLR ID2 review: an aero-optimised gravel bike built for long days on the rough stuff

A super-capable premium gravel race bike at a good price

By Aaron Borrill Published 27 February 26

Keegan Swenson breaks pelvis after 'getting smoked by car door'

US gravel pro pulls out of Cape Epic mountain bike race after scans

By Tom Davidson Published 24 February 26

'I just dropped two wheels and here we are' - meet the ex-skateboard pro turned gravel racer

Josie Millard is the latest addition to the Ribble Outliers team

By Meg Elliot Published 24 February 26

Dylan Johnson, Russell Finsterwald and Haley Smith headline 80-rider Wild Card pool vying for spots in the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix

More than 80 riders are battling for just 6 spots in the off-road series and a share of a $350,000 prize purse

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 19 February 26

Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tyre review: best for extremely mixed conditions

Can an aggressive tyre also be a fast tyre?

By Tim Russon Published 18 February 26

Details announced for first British Cycling National Gravel Championships

The racing will be held in Scotland at one of the 7Stanes off-road hubs

By James Shrubsall Published 11 February 26

Best gravel bike pedals 2026: the best clipless, power, and flat pedals, all expert-rated for off-road riding

With terrain somewhere between MTB and road, the best gravel bike pedals for you very much depend on your preference. In this guide, our experts have selected their 6 top picks.

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated 9 February 26

Ribble AllGrit Ti X review: Titanium gravel offering from the big-hitting British brand

A head-turning titanium steed that hums on British lanes and has a good bash at the rough stuff

By Stephen Shrubsall Published 5 February 26