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Unbound delivers a surprise winner: German PhD student Rosa Klöser wins in a thrilling bunch sprint
The German rider only started cycling two years ago yet gave a herculean performance for the win
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lachlan Morton, the people’s favorite, wins Unbound Gravel
Australian Lachlan Morton finally nets the win at the 200-mile Unbound Gravel race in a two-up sprint with American Chad Haga.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel world champion Matej Mohorič out of Unbound with broken rim and several flat tires
He may have been one of the most marked men in the Unbound 200 peloton, but it wasn't Matej Mohorič's day today. The gravel world champion suffered two flat tires and a broken rim.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Forget hydration vests, at Unbound Gravel, hydration skinsuits are all the rage
Meet Rapha's Blaerosuit’, a skinsuit with built-in hydration reservoir functions
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Meet Geerike Schreurs: the WorldTour soigneur who’s now a dark horse favorite for the world's top gravel races
Meet Geerike Schreurs: the WorldTour soigneur who’s now a dark horse favorite for the world's top gravel races
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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First ride review of the DT Swiss GRC 1100 Dicut 50, gravel wheels for going zoom
Brand new wheels designed for the two faces of gravel: speed and exploration. They’re well designed, but also very expensive
By Tyler Boucher Published
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90+ hours of battery life: this unreleased COROS cycling computer could disrupt the market
Spotted at Unbound, the unreleased COROS Dura head unit could just be the Garmin and Wahoo competitor long-distance cyclists have been waiting for
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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SRAM 13-speed XPLR AXS gravel groupset spotted at Unbound Gravel
Is this SRAM's new 13-speed SRAM Red XPLR AXS?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Panaracer’s new Gravelking tire colorways will have you green - or purple - with envy
The tires come in three treads with two new colorways: Matcha and Panaracer Purple with black or brown sidewalls.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can too
Experience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Some folk don’t like cyclists, but everyone smiles when they see a happy terrier in a rucksack riding towards them
She probably puts more miles in on the bike than you do, and she definitely makes more people smile - she’s man’s best friend: the Trail Dog
By Glen Whittington Published
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50mm tires, jerseys with built-in hydration pouches and other gravel tech trends at Unbound
50mm tires, jerseys with built-in hydration packs and other tech will be seeing at gravel's biggest show-down
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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I've tried every type of 'gravel bike suspension' going - here's what I really think of these systems, as a pro mechanic
Gravel bikes are becoming more and more capable, but, do they really need more squish? Mechanic Glen Whittington has tested most systems on the market, and says, 'it depends'
By Glen Whittington Published
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Does gravel need a code of conduct?
Gravel is becoming increasingly popular, all over the world. Not everyone is happy about that. Sam Jones discusses what riders can do to smooth relationships with landowners
By Sam Jones Published
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It's Gravel Week 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 Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Is Unbound too 'epic'? Legends of gravel race defend its difficulty and revisit its gnarliest editions
In a race with legendary tough conditions, Unbound veterans share the gnarliest editions of years past as we look ahead to what 2024 may bring.
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Gravel world champion Matej Mohorič and Bahrain team to race Unbound 200
The 2024 edition of the Unbound Gravel race, the world's marquee gravel event, is coming up on June 1. Both the race course and the competition are slated to be tougher than ever before.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘I’m still scared of the distance’ - former Roubaix champion Greg van Avermaet on racing Unbound Gravel and life as a gravel pro
Former Paris-Roubaix champion Greg van Avermaet on conquering Unbound Gravel and life as a gravel pro
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Women gravel racers call for a race of their own as Life Time decides to not implement drafting rules
“I feel like at the end of the day it’s just a logistical inconvenience to give the women the race we deserve,” says Sofia Villafañe
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘Relentless onslaught of rough, rocky paths’: the 2024 Unbound race course is perhaps its toughest yet
The world’s marquee gravel race heads North this year where rocky, technical terrain awaits
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Is it time we all just bought gravel bikes rather than road bikes and be done with it?
If we're going to have to ride through potholes, we might as well do it in comfort
By James Shrubsall Published
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String spokes in an ultralight package that is a blast to ride: the Berd Sparrow Gravel Wheelset reviewed
Berd impressed with its unconventional yet exceptionally light, uncommonly smooth and aero-be-damned gravel wheelset
By Sean Coffey Published
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Redshift's funky new Top Shelf Handlebar is made for those who want their gravel bike to feel more like a mountain bike
We reviewed Redshift's new riser bar. It's an odd look perhaps but it feels awesome.
By Charlie Kohlmeier Published
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Specialized introduces the Search, a breezy, feature-packed gravel helmet
Big vented helmet is said to be 'like having an air conditioner on your head'
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A first look at Specialized's revamped family of Recon off-road shoes, designed for versatility and diverse budgets
From commuting around town to racing for the gravel podium, the Recon family is meant to offer something for everyone
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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56% unpaved, 44% paved and plenty of pitchy climbs: the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships race course revealed
Come October, rainbow jersey hopefuls will tackle a Classics-like course in woodsy Flemish Brabant.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Enough already with the F1-inspired pit stops in gravel racing, it's time for riders to be self-sufficient again
The spirit of adventure, resourcefulness and inclusivity is diluted to the point where we risk losing sight of the qualities that made the discipline so unique.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Silca launches BOA-equipped fast-packing bags - we put them to the test in 150 miles of sleet, hail and snow
Silca launches BOA-equipped flashpacking bags - we put them to the test in 150 miles of sleet, hail and snow
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel racing needs a 'cat 5': The spirit of gravel is dead, but it's for the best
More people should have a shot at a podium finish, argues Josh Ross
By Josh Ross Published