Gravel Cycling
Gravel Cycling
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‘Everything you could ever want’: the 2026 Unbound course strings together greatest hits from 20 years of Flint Hills gravel racingThe world’s marquee gravel race returns May 30 in the Flint Hills of Kansas
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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You may not like it, but I put a dropper post on my S-Works Crux, and it’s the most fun upgrade I’ve made yetBut if you’re going to put a dropper post on your gravel bike, commit to it
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It's great to put my off-road skills to good use' – Wout van Aert and Lorena Wiebes take honours at Marly Grav UCI Gravel World Series raceVan Aert soloed to victory while Wiebes won a group sprint in her world champ's jersey
By James Shrubsall Published
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‘Don’t let other people tell you what you can and can’t do with your body’ – Sarah Sturm on finishing The Traka 100 at 28 weeks pregnantThe gravel star believes female athletes should define their own limits
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Sweet Protection Falconer Aero 2Vi MIPS Helmet review: brilliant all-rounder by the Norwegian underdogA legitimately impressive aero helmet with a solid safety pedigree, plus a comfortable fit at a premium price
By Zach Nehr Published
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Best gravel bikes 2026: extensively ridden and rated by our experts on a wide variety of terrainThe best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
By Aaron Borrill Last updated
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'The bravery is in the willingness to try without knowing you can succeed' - Hannah Otto on becoming the fastest woman to scale the world’s longest climbNow that Otto has successfully completed her challenge, she wants us all to start challenging ourselves more
By Meg Elliot Published
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Is the Whyte Tourus a gravel bike for every eventuality?Combining a bit of this and a bit of that for a surprisingly versatile light gravel and utility bike
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Back-to-back glory for Gómez Villafañe; Pöstlberger holds off chasers to win The Traka 200Lukas Pöstlberger wins a nail-biting finale, while Sofía Gómez Villafañe makes it two Traka 200 titles in as many years
By Zach Nehr Published
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From Paris-Roubaix to Girona’s gravel — Klöser wins Traka 360; Würtz Schmidt sets new men's course recordMads Würtz Schmidt crushes the 10-hour barrier and Rosa Klöser delivers a statement win at The Traka 360
By Zach Nehr Published
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Front suspension, commodious cargo-carrying capacity, and huge tyre clearance headline Factor’s Sarana gravel bikeThe wider tyre clearance battle continues to rage as Factor bestows its new Sarana gravel bike with clearance for 2.2-inch mountain bike tyres
By Aaron Borrill Published
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BMC throws the kitchen sink at the all-new Kaius gravel bike, with clearance for up to 52mm tyresNew BMC Kaius has all the markings of a segment-ruling gravel race bike, and we’ve already ridden it in Sardinia, Italy
By Aaron Borrill Published
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The amalgamation I’ve been waiting for: Hutchinson fuses speed with brilliant all-round tread in the Touareg Race tyreHutchinson has brought more speed to one of my all-time favourite gravel tyres
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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New Open WI.DE 2.0 takes gravel clearances to a whole new level with provision for gargantuan 66mm tyresHas the all-new Open WI.DE ushered in a new gravel category, or does the industry's unhealthy obsession with wider tyres need to stop?
By Aaron Borrill Published
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'Relentless from start to finish' – this year's Gravel World Championships courses have been announced, and they look brutalThe races will be held in Nannup, Australia – the first time they've been held outside Europe
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Gravel is a wild west mentality, largely there are no rules' – as the oldest racer at Sea Otter, Ted King has seen it allHe talks to Cycling Weekly about his goals and being stronger at 43 than he was as a WorldTour pro
By James Shrubsall Published
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'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 stateThe new routes combine in over 1,000 miles of off-road trails
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I’m not what the media has portrayed me to be' — Sofia Gomez Villafañe on winning, criticism and life at the top of gravel racingBehind 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
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Gravel racing is unpredictable again: A Life Time Grand Prix 2026 previewSix 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
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'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 racesThe Spirit of Gravel tells the story of a full season without leaving ruinous tracks on the planet
By Pat Kinsella Published
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‘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 ClassicThe 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
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'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-roadHermolle finished in a time of 11 hours and five minutes
By Meg Elliot Published
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I took a Brompton to a 67km gravel event to prove they're not just a toy for the inner city...Sponsor Content Created With Brompton Bikes
The world's most famous folding bike is far more capable than many people think!
By Jamie Williams Published
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'A big deal for women in sport’: Life Time introduces pregnancy policy for Grand Prix athletes after Sarah Sturm announces pregnancyNew 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
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Zwift reveals gravel-only routes and the addition of Montmartre to the Virtual Tour de France for 2026From 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
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Best gravel bike clothing 2026: extensively tested by our gravel experts off-roadFull 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
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Enduro-style stage racing and... gravel running – introducing the UK's newest gravel cycling festivalExplorr comes from the former organiser of the British Gravel Championships, Red-On Sports
By James Shrubsall Published
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Salsa replaces Warbird with new performance gravel bike, the FlywayThis carbon gravel platform blends race-ready features with big-mile comfort and cargo ability
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I knew I had to step out of the road scene' – British pro Abi Smith on her switch to gravelFormer Picnic PostNL rider has joined Ribble Outliers for 2026
By Tom Davidson Published
