Gravel Archives

Kona Rove HD E-Bike Review: Good Bike, Great Price

The Kona Rove HD offers terrific value and an exhilarating ride experience for daily commuters and adventure riders.

Written by Toby Hill April 19, 2023

Deuter Goes Bikepacking: Waterproof Cabezon Series Review

The new Deuter Cabezon bags are lightweight, thoroughly waterproof, and well-suited for fast gravel adventures or alt-touring setups.

Written by Matthew Medendorp April 14, 2023

Why Paris-Roubaix Is the Toughest One-Day Bike Race in the World

The legendary cobblestone sections of Paris-Roubaix make “the Hell of the North” one of cycling’s most grueling events.

Written by Mark Wilson April 05, 2023

‘Dear Cycling’: Quirky, Stirring Love Letter From a Gravel Champ

Falling in love with whatever you do for fun outside may seem corny — but I bet more of us have done it than would…

Written by Sam Anderson March 22, 2023

Surprise! Stout Revel Rover Carbon Gravel Bike Is Smooth, Nimble

The Revel Rover delivered a ride quality that belies typical carbon bicycle frames. It quelled chatter which helped it turn on rails. Check out our…

Written by Seiji Ishii March 20, 2023

First-Ever Gravel National Championships in Nebraska: $60K on the Line

The new event marks the largest single-day cash prize in the history of American gravel riding, according to organizers.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 16, 2023

WorldTour Winning Cycling Shoe Gets Gravel Treatment: Specialized S-Works Recon First Look

Specialized brings WorldTour technology and efficiency to gravel with their S-Works Recon shoe, which releases today.

Written by Seiji Ishii March 14, 2023

Watch Marley Blonsky Crush Her First Century in ‘Journey to Unbound’

Watch the All Bodies on Bikes founder — and relatively new cyclist — go harder than ever on Kansas gravel.

Written by Sam Anderson March 14, 2023

Average Joes, Gravel Greatness: Adventure in the Face of Adulting

Three professional fathers embark on a gravel biking adventure, overcoming adulting and the unpredictable winter weather in Georgia.

Written by Matthew Medendorp March 06, 2023

The Best E-Bikes of 2023

Whether you’re looking to improve your commute, save gas money, or get more fresh air, we’ve reviewed the best e-bikes to get you on the…

Written by Chelsey Magness and Austin Beck-Doss February 23, 2023

ENVE MOG First Impressions: Seeks Adventure, Will Race

ENVE MOG: The famed carbon wheel and component brand launches its first gravel back after two successful road bike releases.

Written by Andrew McLemore and Seiji Ishii February 23, 2023

Prep for Spring With a Leafy Shimano x Lazer Collab

Punxsutawney Phil may be predicting more winter, but this tropical-themed team-up will have you daydreaming of warm gravel rides.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 10, 2023

Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings for Cyclists: Everything You Need to Know

The Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings system uses real-world data and comprehensive testing to determine which helmets offer the best protection.

Written by Mark Wilson February 08, 2023

‘Little Sugar’ MTB Race to Kick Off End-of-Season Bike Festival: Big Sugar Classic

Life Time announces two new events for October 2023, including an MTB competition and a weeklong festival surrounding the existing Big Sugar Gravel race.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 02, 2023

Ventum Says Updated GS1 Is ‘World’s Fastest’ Gravel Bike

‘The fastest gravel bike in the world’ is ‘your one-way ticket to the purest expression of gravel performance,’ Ventum said.

Written by Sam Anderson February 01, 2023

Belgian Waffle Ride Adds 3 More Events for Fall 2023

The world’s largest gravel series gets another three events for the fall, bringing the total number of events for gravel’s Quadrupel Crown to seven.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 11, 2023

The World’s Best Gravel Bike Destinations According to Trek Travel

Everyone seems to be on the hunt for epic gravel bike rides these days. The explosion of off-road races and social gravel rides in the…

Written by Mark Wilson January 09, 2023

Swift Industries Zeitgeist Pack Review: Bigger on the Inside, Keeps Water Out

The Swift Industries Zeitgeist Pack was the missing piece of my bikepacking setup to safely carry the extras I would’ve left behind.

Written by Aubrey Byron January 09, 2023

Who Is Lachlan Morton? Professional Cycling’s Outlier

Lachlan Morton has stepped out of the traditional path of professional cyclists to become one of the sport’s most prolific adventurers.

Written by Mark Wilson December 27, 2022

Derailleurs Explained: The Bike Gear Shifting Evolution

The derrailleur has gone from fairly simple components to one of the most complex and technically advanced pieces of equipment.

Written by Mark Wilson December 15, 2022

Win This Pro’s Closet x Mosaic Gravel Bike — Here’s How!

This Mosaic GT-2 45 has a custom titanium frame, Land Rover paint theme, ENVE fork, and more. Not bad for a free bike, right?

Written by Sam Anderson December 05, 2022

Score Free ENVE Composites Goodies for a Month

Cycling deals are aplenty during the holiday season. It takes more than a percentage discount to garner my attention.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 25, 2022

‘Sakai City’: An Inspiration for Japan’s Emerging Gravel Scene

A new generation of Japanese cyclists discovers the joy of gravel riding in the culturally rich port of Sakai City.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 07, 2022

Alchemy Bikes Au Models: New Tube Sets, Stiffer Carbon, Lighter Paint

Alchemy, known for its exclusive use of premium materials like carbon fiber and titanium, just took things up a notch.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 07, 2022

CADEX’s GX Gravel Bar Is One Piece, Full Carbon, Engineered for Comfort

The CADEX GX aims at natural hand positioning for better comfort on long rides, and one-piece manufacturing for tensile strength and a more rigid feel.

Written by Sam Anderson November 01, 2022