Gravel Cycling

Combining off-road comfort and support with on-road performance, it's well worth having a look at one of these seven best saddles for gravel

By Rachel Sokal Last updated 3 September 26

Hitting the gravel for the first time or seeking a winter commuter? Our experts have picked the best budget options that deliver off-road without the premium price tag

By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated 1 September 26

Backed by a lineage spanning 13 years, the Giant Revolt is a well-sorted gravel bike available at a variety of price points

By Tim Russon Published 31 August 26

Big wheels were everywhere at Sea Otter and MADE, but exclusively on off-road bikes. Could road racing be next? Bike builders say maybe, but not anytime soon

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 27 August 26

Any gravel bike can be race-ready if you stand on the start line with a strong dose of humility and a willingness to go for it, even when conditions aren’t perfect

By Kristin Jenny Published 25 August 26

New gravel hoops from the American company pack some serious engineering into an impressive package, but cost an arm and a leg

By Tyler Boucher Published 25 August 26

Our gravel cycling experts are here to help you cut through the jargon of an increasingly complex subject – having tested the best gravel bike tyres for every terrain, frame clearance, and budget

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated 24 August 26

Electric gravel bikes are one of the most versatile bikes you can buy – they can transform your riding, help you explore, and haul. In this guide are six of our experts' top picks

By Hannah Bussey Last updated 24 August 26

Borrowing heavily from its flagship road tech, the all-new RCR-G gravel race bike has been unveiled alongside a wildly versatile, toolbox-equipped EDR-G sibling

By Hannah Bussey Published 24 August 26

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Competitive Cyclist offers a broad range of gravel bikes from brands such as Cervelo and Pinarello, including the highly rated Aspero-5 and Grevil F3

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 21 August 26

'I wouldn't be signing to a tyre company if I didn't think it was the best tyre on the market, genuinely,' says the gravel pro and YouTuber

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 20 August 26

The 32-inch movement has so far been heavy on prototypes. Mosaic has other ideas, launching a from-the-ground-up titanium platform you can actually order

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 18 August 26

There’s a fanbase, yes, but it’s often the same people pinning on a number

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 18 August 26

A high-quality frame with a superb paint finish and great features that delivers both on- and off-road

By Andy Turner Published 17 August 26

Tour de France rider couldn't match the high-altitude climbing ability of marathon mountain bike world champion Keegan Swenson

By Ryan Simonovich Published 15 August 26

Our experts have selected their 6 top picks for riding terrain somewhere between MTB and road, depending on your preference

By Aaron Borrill Last updated 13 August 26

Why prune a tree with a pair of scissors when you've got secateurs? The Sarana is a specific bike that caters to its market of ultra gravel riders and bikepackers perfectly

By Aaron Borrill Published 13 August 26

The lightest SPD pedal system available with a large contact patch and low stack, but all this comes at an exceptional price

By Andy Turner Published 6 August 26

British rider Charles Hall finishes as the fastest amateur despite only winning his entry in a competition

By Vern Pitt Published 30 July 26

Cycling UK unveils the Gallovidian Gravel trail

By Pat Kinsella Published 26 June 26

A fast-rolling, light gravel tyre that does well on road and off, but is it a Goldilocks option or an unhappy medium?

By Tyler Boucher Published 26 June 26

With full suspension, a Class 3 motor and 2.35" tyres, Salsa's Wanderosa looks like a drop-bar e-MTB. After weeks of riding, I discovered it's something far more interesting

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 22 June 26

Call it a rite of passage, call it bad luck: I wouldn't recommend it either way

By James Shrubsall Published 18 June 26

From his superstitions around salt and even numbers to his favourite Lego set and his secret mullet-growing project

By James Ion Published 8 June 26

We loved the road-going version, so do the gravel-biased Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts perform just as well?

By Tim Russon Published 3 June 26

The final seven riders of the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix have been decided after Sea Otter and a mud-sodden Unbound Gravel

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 2 June 26

A rain-soaked weekend saw some big names abandon the gravel race

By Meg Elliot Published 1 June 26