Gravel Cycling
Gravel Cycling
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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 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
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The 'Lion of Flanders' roars again: cycling legend Johan Museeuw to race the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships
The king of the cobbles will test his gravel legs in the 60-64 masters race
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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2025 UCI Gravel World Championships: How to watch, who to watch, and everything else you need to know
Marianne Vos defends, Pidcock debuts and South Limburg sets the stage for cycling’s most unpredictable world championships
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tom Pidcock, Marianne Vos, Lorena Wiebes, but no Mathieu van der Poel: UCI Gravel World Championships 2025 start lists confirmed
274 men and 122 women will race in the elite categories this weekend, including a raft of WorldTour talent
By Tom Davidson Published
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Watch live as Life Time Grand Prix titles are decided at Big Sugar finale
Fans worldwide can tune in for free as updated Big Sugar Gravel course caps 2025 season
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The updated Surly Straggler reviewed: Is this cult-classic still the best go-anywhere bike around?
It’s the versatile gravel bike we know and love, revised with a tad more aggression and small-rider-friendly geometry
By Riley Missel Published
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Checkout the Checkout - Trek's first full-suspension gravel bike
MTB may have been borrowing gravel bars recently, but this might be the first time gravel borrowed full-suss - with a built in luggage rack
By Andy Carr Published
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Racing for joy: How Ian Boswell balances family, work and gravel’s new era
The former WorldTour pro reflects on life after the peloton, honouring Sule Kangangi and navigating gravel’s commercial evolution
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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US Gravel Nationals: Lauren Stephens powers to third straight title; Bradyn Lange wins with breakthrough performance
The race was the first in Minnesota after two years in Nebraska and produced one new champion and one three-peat winner
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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This bike has won Unbound Gravel two years in a row - but getting your hands on one may be difficult
The Rose Backroads FF reviewed
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Road tech on show in our Gravel National Championships Tech Gallery
We scoured the Dalby Forest race for the most interesting bits of tech and we found low tech hacks amongst plenty of road rims, 2x set ups and road pedals
By Jamie Williams Published
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Best gravel bikes 2025: extensively ridden and rated
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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'It was only my third ever gravel race' – Lizzie Hermolle and Connor Swift win British National Gravel Championships
Event's fourth edition took place in Yorkshire’s Dalby Forest
By Tom Davidson Published
