Gravel
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Best gravel bike tyres 2026: tested and rated by our gravel experts for every terrainOur 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
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Did I ruin a perfectly good mountain bike, or have I built the ultimate gravel bike for less than £500?Early this year, I took my much-loved steel hardtail, which was languishing in the back of the shed, and turned it into a bike I can’t get enough of, with three very simple changes
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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A big rig for a big dog: Matt Beers' fully tricked-out Specialized S-Works Crux 5 from Gravel BurnThe two-time Gravel Burn champion went big this year, sporting a pair of dinner plates, a slew of clever Karoo-taming hacks and road bike pedals
By Aaron Borrill Published
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From lightweight rigs to all-out aero speed machines: the evolution of the British Hill Climb bikeA look back at 10 of the most iconic bikes from the British hill-climbing scene
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Best Gravel Wheels 2026: Tested by our experts from race pace to party paceExpert-tested across race courses like Unbound, hard lunch laps, and loaded bikepacking – 5 wheelsets to upgrade, replace or swap wheel size with
By Aaron Borrill Last updated
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Bottles secured by elastic bands, a top-tube bag, and wireless blips: Gravel Burn setup of a stage winnerThe disruptively designed, Karoo-taming Wilier Rave SLR ID2 of Mattia De Marchi
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Hutchinson Touareg Race 45mm review: Has Hutchinson refreshed a classic, or has making it 'racier' caused it to lose its identity?I've been a big fan of the Touareg for a while, as well as Hutchinson's Caracal Race model, so I wanted to see what happens when the two become one
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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No.6 G45R wheelset review: Super-lightweight gravel wheels take the fight to the top dogsIncredibly light, stiff, and fast-rolling gravel wheels with specs to compete with the best
By Andy Turner Published
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Magnus Bak Klaris wins men's Gravel World Championships with Great Britain's Connor Swift in third after day-long break from teammateGreat Britain's Jenson Young was part of a breakaway that lasted most of the race, Swift forming an attack group that eventually stuck to the finish
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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'It's great to take the rainbow jersey' – Marianne Vos wins Gravel World Championships as Rosa Klöser crashesVos takes 15th world title on brutal course in Western Australia
By Adam Becket Published
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‘Even though we ride in GB cycling kit, we’ve had no communication or any support from British Cycling’ – the British riders going it alone at the Gravel World ChampionshipsGetting to the starting line is more than half the battle for many riders at this year’s UCI Gravel World Champs in Australia
By Pat Kinsella Published
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I’ve ridden the 'pea gravel' of the Gravel World Championships, and I think the best riders are going to struggle on itNot only are the UCI Gravel World Championships being held in one of the most remote and hard-to-reach places on the planet – the terrain is like nothing else on Earth
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Cyclo-cross could be cycling’s Parkrun – or at least its best chance of getting people racing bikesThe barriers to entry are higher than running, but if you’ve got a gravel bike, you’re in
By Adam Becket Published
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Look drops the covers off the G85 Cezal RS gravel bike – a racier version of the standard model, co-developed with privateer racer Russell FinsterwaldThe RS's new carbon layup saves 200g over the regular model while also boosting stiffness around the bottom bracket and head tube by up to 20%
By Luke Friend Published
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Fizik Ferox 2 gravel shoe review: a comfortable gravel race shoeThe Italian brand's new shoe last improves fit, retention and stiffness in equal measure
By Andy Turner Published
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'Is it a bike race? A running race? What kind of race is it?' – even past winners struggle to describe Britain's most brutal cycling eventThe 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross happens this weekend, pitting adventure cyclists against fell runners and even an Olympic triathlete
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Best gravel bikes 2026: extensively ridden and rated by our experts on a wide variety of terrainThe best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
By Aaron Borrill Last updated
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Canyon's new Grail has tyre clearance of 57mm, a 'revolution rather than an evolution' according to our testerGerman brand jumps on the aero gravel bandwagon, optimising the frame architecture for realistic race speeds of 35km/h
By Luke Friend Published
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Rethinking the road ride, from exhaust fumes to fresh forest airCycling Weekly Approved - Sponsored Offer Forestry England
Naturally, Forestry England woodlands provide the finest environment for escaping the many risks associated with riding on the road.
By Simon Fellows Published
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'Solid day out' - Paige Onweller and Cobe Freeburn win 2026 USA Cycling Gravel National ChampionshipsTrek Driftless doubles up in Minnesota as Cobe Freeburn attacks late for solo victory and Paige Onweller wins a two-rider sprint
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Best gravel bike shoes 2026: expert-approved for the demanding disciplines of gravel & cyclocrossGravel & Cyclocross are demanding disciplines, so our experts have tested and rated the best gravel cycling shoes for durability and performance, both on and off the bike
By Simon Fellows Last updated
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Best MTB tyres for gravel 2025: Is bigger better? My results from 12 months of testingFrom 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 for gravel
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Last updated
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Factor Elara review: a bonkers, incredibly capable gravel bike designed for nothing else but going fastAn aero gravel bike designed around massive tyre clearances and two-by groupset compatibility – it’s got that unmistakable wide-set fork, too
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Best gravel bike saddles 2026: I tested seven off-road seats for performance, comfort and durabilityCombining 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
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Best budget gravel bikes 2026: Expert-tested off-roaders that won't cost the earthHitting 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
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Giant Revolt Advanced 2 review: a good value all-round gravel bikeBacked 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
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Off-road is buzzing over 32-inch wheels - is road cycling next?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
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'I raced Gravel Worlds in the elite category on a $500 Facebook Marketplace bike – and I’d do it again'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
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Enve G SES Pro 4.5 review: big and shiny wheels made for going fast with fat tyresNew 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