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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'

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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 2 April 24

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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 28 March 24

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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 18 March 24

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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 14 March 24

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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 27 February 24

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  Unbound Gravel heads to Europe with its first-ever qualifying event in Belgium

  Unbound hopefuls can now bypass the yearly Unbound lottery by earning a slot at the event's only qualifying event: Heathland Gravel in Belgium.

  By Kristin Jenny Published 21 February 24

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  I know how it feels to finish 'dead last' - here are my tips for completing your first gravel race

  Congratulations, you’ve registered for your first gravel race! Now the real fun (and work) begins – training and preparation for what will likely be your longest, hardest day on the bicycle yet.

  By Marley Blonsky Published 20 February 24

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  ‘Humbled. Honored. Stoked’: Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame announced new inductees Selene Yeager, Nick Legan, Linda Guerrette and Jay Petervary

  From penning the complete guide to gravel cycling to visually capturing its evolution, these trailblazers have left an indelible mark on the gravel scene.

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 14 February 24

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  Ready to turn pro? How one WorldTour-rider-turned-gravel-privateer wants to help you bridge the gap from developing rider to the gravel pro

  Two young riders will get a chance of a lifetime with the support of Alexey Vermeulen and some of the industry's biggest brands

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 5 February 24

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  'A bike that goes a little bit against the grain': a first-ride review of Colnago's new C68 Gravel bike

  A thoughtfully constructed gravel bike that’s a joy to ride on and off road, but has some intentional limitations

  By Tyler Boucher Published 1 February 24

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  Rude cyclists, trash and toilets: US ranchers fed up with SBT GRVL and disrespect from riders

  Colorado ranchers say significant changes need to be made for SBT GRVL and Colorado agriculture to coexist in peace

  By Kristin Jenny Published 9 January 24

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  ‘I take bike racing seriously’ — Formula One's Valtteri Bottas has sights set on Gravel Worlds in 2024

  Sixty-seven-time Formula One podium finisher Valtteri Bottas will add a new challenge to his 2024 schedule: trying to qualify for this year's Gravel World Championships in Belgium in October.

  By Kristin Jenny Published 3 January 24

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  'People aren't as snooty or uptight': gravel boom shows no signs of slowing, and here's why

  Gravel bike riding is "one of the fastest-growing sports" on Strava, with 55% more people doing it in 2023

  By Tom Davidson Published 3 January 24

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  A little piece of Colombia in your garage: a custom Scarab Paramo gravel bike reviewed

  It's not too often that we get to review a custom bike, let alone go visit the makers at their home facility in a faraway country, but Scarab gave us the opportunity to do both.

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 22 December 23

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  ‘For the first time, American gravel racing is the place to be’ — YouTube series 'Call of a Life Time' premiers January 26

  Now in its second season, Call of a Life Time chronicles all the action from the 2023 Life Time Grand Prix gravel racing series

  By Kristin Jenny Published 21 December 23

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  Are these the future of carbon wheels? Forge+Bond’s 25GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset reviewed

  We ride tested Forge+Bond's thermoplastic wheels.

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 21 December 23

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  The best $27 bike accessory you can buy: a review of Ass Savers Win Wing 2 fender

  It won't replace full-coverage fenders, but it's the best clip-on mudguard on the market

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 6 December 23

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  What's the 'right' tire width for gravel and road bikes?

  Tubeless vs. tubed tires for road bikes - our experts debate

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 29 November 23

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  Beyond Unbound: Gravel Kansas launches a statewide gravel cycling network of routes, free of startlines and entry fees

  LeLan Dains, one of co-founder of the famed Unbound Gravel, has been on a mission to showcase the best gravel cycling Kansas has to offer, free of start lines and entry fees.

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 21 November 23

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  Ventum GS1 bike review: A modern gravel race bike with aerodynamic considerations and generous clearances

  We received Ventum's GS1 gravel racer in for review. Here's what we make of it

  By Tyler Boucher Published 21 November 23

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  Nominations for the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame opens November 1

  Nominations are open to the public and may be submitted through December 1; inductees to be celebrated ahead of Unbound 2024

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 31 October 23

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  Unbound Gravel destroyed my bike; a carbon repair shop gave it a second life

  Are carbon bikes repairable? Often times, they are. Here's one editor's experience.

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 27 October 23

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  'Gravel is insanely hard' - Kasia Niewiadoma shows of her rainbow jersey with a win at Big Sugar Gravel

  Norwegian Torbjørn Andre Røed takes the sprint in the men's race

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 22 October 23

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  Polarizing & Plush: the Fox 32 TC gravel suspension fork reviewed

  We put the Fox 32 gravel suspension fork to the test and came away impressed

  By Charlie Kohlmeier Published 20 October 23

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  Valteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell won't be troubling the Oscars with their race promo video

  F1 star dons a pair of budgie smugglers to sell tickets to Radl Grvl

  By Vern Pitt Published 17 October 23

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  Wout van Aert rides Gravel World Championships faster than winner, finishes 8th

  29-year-old's Garmin file suggests his form was on par with Matej Mohorič

  By Tom Davidson Published 9 October 23

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  We couldn’t watch it but Kasia Niewiadoma won Gravel Worlds

  The second-ever UCI Gravel World Championships got underway on Saturday morning with the women's Elite race, stacked to the brim with star talent.

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 7 October 23

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  SBT GRVL's 'The Meaning of Ride' documentary chronicles athletes racing to win, to heal and to save lives

  The film follows a pro, a para off-road cyclist and a Type 2 diabetic at the same race

  By Kristin Jenny Published 5 October 23

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  UCI Gravel World Championships: Can Team USA's collective gravel experience beat WorldTour horsepower?

  ‘It's a true gravel race — not like we saw last year’ - a UCI Gravel Worlds preview.

  By Anne-Marije Rook Published 4 October 23