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Best budget gravel bikes 2024: 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 Katherine Moore Last updated
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Best gravel bike tyres 2024 for extra grip, volume and speed
When it comes to gravel bike riding, tyres are all important. Here's our pick of the best gravel tyres on the market to suit different terrain, conditions, frame clearances and budgets.
By Katherine Moore Last updated
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Best gravel bikes 2024: our pick of the top models
The best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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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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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 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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Best handlebars for gravel bikes 2024: flared bars for off-road riding
The best handlebars for gravel riding might look similar to road handlebars, but there are some subtle differences that will help elevate your gravel riding. Here are some of the best options.
By Katherine Moore Last updated
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The best tubeless tire puncture repair tools 2024 for gravel tires
Tubeless tires are great until you puncture. Here are our picks for the best tubeless plugger tools for gravel tires
By Danielle Tarloff Last updated
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7 tips to nail your first gravel event
When you make your gravel riding debut at one of the UK's biggest events you learn a lot
By James Shrubsall Published
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SRAM Force AXS review - the wireless 12-speed groupset has more pros than cons
The built-in power meter looks great, but doesn't override some of its old issues
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Is it really worth getting a power meter for gravel riding?
We take you through the pros, cons and price-points of off-road power meters
By Stefan Abram Published
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A $1300 electronic, wireless groupset? Yes, please! SRAM introduces Apex AXS — the lowest-priced electronic groupset yet
SRAM introduced its Apex AXS electronic groupset, the lowest priced electronic groupset yet, thereby making electronic shifting accessible to newer audiences
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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SRAM brings 12-speed, wide-range gearing to the gravel riding masses with Apex Eagle and Apex XPLR
With its 12-speed Apex Eagle and XPLR groupsets, SRAM brings wide-range gravel gearing to the masses for less than $1,000.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Cannondale Topstone Carbon 3 review: a sublime blend of exuberance, speed and comfort
US brand's signature gravel bike comes in various guises and even without the Lefty fork it still delivers
By Joe Baker Published
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The Moots Routt YBB gravel bike: a soft-tail gravel steed for the rowdiest days
We rode and tested the Moots Routt YBB, a titanium gravel bike with 20mm rear-end suspension. Here's what we thought.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Pearson On and On review - a very British gravel bike
An aero carbon gravel machine from the world's oldest bike shop
By Simon Richardson Published
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Ask a coach: 'How can I adapt my riding to get faster on gravel?'
Is your training sufficiently adapted to the differing demands?
By James Spragg Published
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Lazer releases gravel-specific helmet, Cerro KinetiCore, for mixed-terrain protection
Lazer today launched its latest entry-level helmet: the gravel-specific Cerro KinetiCore. Here's why it caught our eye.
By Henry Lord Published
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It's Gravel Week 2023 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 Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Specialized Crux Pro review - light, responsive and versatile
The performance-driven Crux Pro can work as gravel racer, cyclocross machine and even a capable road bike - but is it overpriced?
By Tom Couzens Published
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We tested 9 off-road machines to crown our gravel bike of the year
Giant, Canyon, Trek, BMC, Scott, Specialized and more go head-to-head on the trails
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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To Canada, in search of (Gluten-free) Belgian Waffles: a review of the inaugural BWR BC gravel race
Our writer attended the inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride gravel race in Canada. Here's what he made of it.
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Gravel bike upgrades: the best improvements for your gravel bike
From quick and easy wins to significant component changes, here's our pick of the best gravel bike upgrades you can make
By Katherine Moore Last updated
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Gravel bike gearing: should you run 1x or 2x?
Whether you’re preparing to buy your first gravel bike or you’re in the process of cooking up your dream gravel build, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is one ring or two
By Luke Friend Last updated
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The Ultimate Gear Test: this bike and gear survived an epic edition of the Unbound XL
The Unbound XL is a true test of fitness, self-sufficiency, tenacity and equipment. Here’s how this rider's bike and gear fared after 352 miles of gravel, mud, rain and thunderstorms.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I rode the 352-mile Unbound XL gravel race so you don't have to
Our North American Editor raced the 352-mile Unbound Gravel race and recounts her utterly Type 2 adventure.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published