Gravel
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Melisa Rollins' Liv Devote Advanced 0 SE from Gravel Burn
A limited-edition colourway inspired by Rollins made for one of the most striking bikes at the race
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Thinking of trying ultra-distance cycling? The UK's biggest gravel event could be the place to start
Scotland's Gralloch gravel event has added a 'semi-supported' ultra-distance option for those who want to go long
By James Shrubsall Published
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More youth, more international: Life Time announces its new roster of athletes for the 2026 Grand Prix
A hand-selected cast of 44 of the world's most talented off-road riders to contest the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix, starting at the Sea Otter Classic in April
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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'I could have got away with riding a Cannondale Topstone' – My Gravel Burn bike setup might have been fast but I'll think long and hard for next year
Front suspension, wider tyres, or a completely new bike? Cycling Weekly tech writer, Aaron Borrill, weighs in on the ideal bike and component choices for Gravel Burn
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Small, stealthy, clever hacks – Alison Jackson's Cannondale SuperX Lab71 from Gravel Burn
An inconspicuous colourway did little to mute the ambitions and all-round positivity of the most extroverted and well-liked rider on the women's WorldTour
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Rear Suspension with a rigid fork - Simon Pellaud's BMC URS 01 One a bike built for the craziest event I've ever raced
The Swiss rider favoured the adventure-focused BMC URS platform, complete with downtube storage, a frame bag and oversized tyres for the seven-day stage race down in Africa
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Merida’s Mission is claimed to be its fastest, most aerodynamic gravel bike yet
The prototype we spotted at Gravel Worlds was actually an entirely new gravel platform - say hello to the Merida Mission
By Luke Friend Published
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Riding to the start line: How Alexis Cartier turned the Life Time Grand Prix into a 10,000-mile bikepacking adventure
“I really liked my life riding everywhere," says the Canadian who set out to challenge the carbon cost of bike racing by pedalling to every event
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Racing into oncoming traffic: The lovable chaos of gravel racing at the Life Time Grand Prix has gone too far
As gravel racing goes mainstream, its uneasy balance between freewheeling adventure and elite-level organisation is becoming impossible to ignore
By Zach Nehr Published
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Pro Bike Check: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma GR from Gravel Burn
Green and gold are arguably the perfect colours for a South African gravel race, provided you're riding for the national team, but was Tom Pidcock's Dogma GR the perfect bike for Gravel Burn?
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Handmade in Canada: Bridge Bike Works’ Surveyor is among the most beautifully painted bikes I’ve ever ridden — but how does it ride?
Built entirely in Canada, the Surveyor is not the liveliest all-road bike out there, but it’s certainly one of the most distinctive
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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An Adventure ride with a race bike fit – is this new stainless steel bike from Berlin inadvertently more exclusive than Berghain?
Whether queuing up for one of their exclusive clubs, or trying to find an adventure bike, you might find Berlin's tastes a little more exclusive than you'd like, but its not for the reason you think it is with this new gravel bike.
By Andy Carr Published
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Riders ready? Your guide to 2026's biggest gravel events and key registration dates
Here are the registration dates for gravel’s biggest events around the globe
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Unflashy, unfazed and built to last: Mavic’s flagship Allroad SL Carbon gravel wheels reviewed
After years of turbulence, the French wheel pioneer is back with a refined, all-condition carbon wheelset that proves that durability never goes out of style
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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$590,000 in prize money, new selection rules, finisher compensation: Life Time unveils 2026 Grand Prix
The 2026 Life Time Grand Prix ups the stakes with bigger payouts, new entry rules, live coverage and expanded rewards for riders
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Mid South splits pro and amateur race days to prioritise safety while preserving the gravel spirit
The unofficial American gravel season opener will feature a pro race on Friday afternoon before the traditional mass-start event on Saturday
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Best budget gravel bikes 2025: get off the beaten track without spending the earth
These budget gravel bikes allow you to enjoy off-road trails and explore new places without breaking the bank
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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‘You still ride black tyres? They're dirty and slow’ - Vittoria wants to change what bike tyres look, feel and even smell like
New line of gravel tyres is made from 92% renewable materials, are neutral coloured and faster, lighter and more puncture-resistance to boot
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The gravel race you've never heard of with Tom Pidcock and a chance of Rhino: everything you need to know about Gravel Burn 2025
800km and 11,000m of gravel racing over seven days through South Africa's remote Great Karoo region
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Cam Jones and Sofia Gomez Villafañe win Life Time Grand Prix after 'gnarly' weather-shortened Big Sugar race
A storm-shortened Big Sugar reshuffles the standings as Jones dethrones Swenson and Villafañe seals her triple crown
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Thinking of running mountain bike tyres on your gravel bike? Read this first
After 12 months of testing, I learned about what works, what doesn’t, and what to make of gravel’s bigger-is-better trend
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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'Get off the course and seek shelter' - tornado, lightning threatens to disrupt the Life Time Grand Prix finale
As storms move in, every mile could decide the Life Time Grand Prix title
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Bigger is better; the gravel tyre test you should all be paying attention to in 2025 - I put 6 MTB tyres through 12 months of testing
From Unbound to your local trails, the verdict is clear: go wider - after 12 months of back-to-back testing, I rank the best mountain bike tyres to convert your gravel rig into an unstoppable machine
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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I'm racing the 800km Gravel Burn in South Africa and this is the bike I've chosen to help get me to the finish line
The seven-day stage race is going to be fast but there's also the small issue of thorns, sand, sharp rocks and belligerent wildlife - say hello to my Cannondale SuperX Lab71
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Debate: Were the Dutch right to chase down their own teammate at the Gravel World Championships? Is gravel a team sport or an individual one?
Shirin van Anrooij had victory in hand until her own teammates chased her down
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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How to watch the UCI Gravel World Championships 2025: Everything you need to live stream the rainbow bands battle
All the details on TV coverage, live streams, and the UCI's free streaming on YouTube, for the Gravel World Championships this weekend.
By Adam Becket Published
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'What a gravel bike should be in 2025': The new Specialized Diverge goes full off-road, and the result is awesome
A few baffling spec choices, but with some tweaks, the new gravel-specific offering from Specialized throws down the gauntlet with a move towards modernity
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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3T's fastest aero gravel bike just got an update
The Racemax² Italia gets full integration, UDH compatibility and, you guessed it - wider tyre clearance
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Best gravel bike shoes 2025: cycling shoes for being on and off the bike
Gravel & Cyclocross disciplines ask a lot from your shoes. So, we have tested and rated the best gravel cycling shoes for durability and performance, both on and off the bike
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
