Nine tips on how to get started with gravel riding

Whether you're drawn to an adventure or the car-free roads, here's how to get started

Gravel Week
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Riding on gravel may not be a new phenomenon, but it has certainly been growing in popularity in recent years. From bike sales to event registrations and social media content, all signs indicate that the gravel trend is here to stay.

The Tour de France covered unpaved roads from its early years and we’ve all enjoyed unique events like Strade Bianche, but recently we’ve seen a whole new world of off-road riding open up.

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