Gravel
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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
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The new stars of gravel racing: Riders and gravel teams set to break out in 2026With 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
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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
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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
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'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 meThe white roads and settings are beautiful, but don't let your focus slip
By Adam Becket Published
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'This is a new all-rounder machine you feel like you could ride forever' – Bianchi launches next-generation Infinito, a bike to do it allIt's not a gravel or a road bike, but a bit of everything
By Adam Becket Published
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Best gravel bike shoes 2026: expert-tested cycling shoes for being on and off the bikeGravel & 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
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Wilier Rave SLR ID2 review: an aero-optimised gravel bike built for long days on the rough stuffA super-capable premium gravel race bike at a good price
By Aaron Borrill Published
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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
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'I just dropped two wheels and here we are' - meet the ex-skateboard pro turned gravel racerJosie Millard is the latest addition to the Ribble Outliers team
By Meg Elliot Published
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Dylan Johnson, Russell Finsterwald and Haley Smith headline 80-rider Wild Card pool vying for spots in the 2026 Life Time Grand PrixMore 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
