Gravel racing
The latest Gravel racing breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Cycling Weekly
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Despite its pedigree, and aero appearance, Scott's new Addict Gravel bike sees racing take a back seatHuge advancements in compliance across the board make for a supremely comfortable gravel, and it’s all the better for it
By Andy Turner 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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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
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Silca launches its first tyres with famously tyre-agnostic Dylan Johnson – who insists he’s not selling out'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
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'Not a concept bike' – Mosaic rolls out a 32-inch gravel bike that’s 'not an experiment'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
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‘The success of gravel revolves around the success of the 99%, not the pros’: Gravel is investing in livestreams but does it actually need fandom?There’s a fanbase, yes, but it’s often the same people pinning on a number
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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14 things you didn’t know about Mads Würtz Schmidt, currently the best gravel racer in the WorldFrom his superstitions around salt and even numbers to his favourite Lego set and his secret mullet-growing project
By James Ion Published
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'That’s kind of the story of my life': Geerike Schreurs helps team secure one-two but has to settle for second again at Unbound Gravel"The dream is to win this race someday," says the Dutch rider
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Maybe I was the strongest, but I couldn’t have won without Keegan' — Swenson sacrifices his wheel and his race so Mads Würtz Schmidt can conquer UnboundOn the muddiest Unbound in years, selfless teamwork decided the race
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I walked half a marathon' - Robin Gemperle wins 350-mile Unbound Gravel XL on 32 inch wheelsRobin Gemperle battled deep mud, stomach issues and a lot of walking to win the self-supported 356-mile Unbound XL
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Unnamed Factor prototype races under Romain Bardet at Unbound — and yes, it’s got THAT forkFactor says riders are warming up to the fork and the brand is doubling down on its radical aero philosophy
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Liv and Giant prototypes spotted at Unbound: here’s what we knowThe bikes are new but so are the CADEX wheels, cockpit and 55mm Maxxis tyres
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Divisive but undeniably fast: first ride review of the new Specialized Crux 5Basically a fat-tyred Tarmac, the new Crux leaves its cyclocross roots behind in favour of outright speed, aerodynamic efficiency and modern gravel race performance
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'First things first, I've got another 350 mile bike race to do!' - British gravel champion and Traka 560 winner Maddy Nutt on racing Unbound XLWith less than a month between her success at the Traka 560 and Unbound XL, Maddy Nutt is setting up for another ultra
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I earn money because of winning Unbound' - Karolina Migoń returns to Emporia as full-time pro with a target on her backMigoń is now a title defender, full-time pro, Life Time Grand Prix contender and one of the most closely watched riders in gravel
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Writing this feels a little like composing an obituary': A love letter to the outgoing Specialized CruxBefore the all-new Crux arrives, it’s worth celebrating a bike that came so close to perfection
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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2026 Unbound Gravel: How to watch, who to watch and what to know about the world's premier gravel eventThousands of cyclists from around the world flock to Emporia for the unofficial gravel world championships
By Zach Nehr Published
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You may not like it, but I put a dropper post on my S-Works Crux, and it’s the most fun upgrade I’ve made yetBut if you’re going to put a dropper post on your gravel bike, commit to it
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘Don’t let other people tell you what you can and can’t do with your body’ – Sarah Sturm on finishing The Traka 100 at 28 weeks pregnantThe gravel star believes female athletes should define their own limits
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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New Open WI.DE 2.0 takes gravel clearances to a whole new level with provision for gargantuan 66mm tyresHas the all-new Open WI.DE ushered in a new gravel category, or does the industry's unhealthy obsession with wider tyres need to stop?
By Aaron Borrill Published
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'I’m not what the media has portrayed me to be' — Sofia Gomez Villafañe on winning, criticism and life at the top of gravel racingBehind the “villain” label is one of the most consistent winners in gravel racing, and a rider determined to let real-life interactions reshape her story
By Betsy Welch Published
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Gravel racing is unpredictable again: A Life Time Grand Prix 2026 previewSix races, 50 athletes and a record-setting $350,000 prize purse await in year five of the Life Time Grand Prix
By Zach Nehr Published
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'A big deal for women in sport’: Life Time introduces pregnancy policy for Grand Prix athletes after Sarah Sturm announces pregnancyNew rule allows athletes selected for the Life Time Grand Prix to defer their spot to the following season if they become pregnant
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Roval launches new 1,340g Terra Aero CLX and 1,079g Terra CLX III gravel wheelsetsNew wheelsets are lighter and faster than before, but can now also accommodate tyres as wide as 60mm
By Aaron Borrill Published
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The new stars of gravel racing: Riders and gravel teams set to break out in 2026With a new guard of gravel pros stepping onto the podium, here are a few riders and teams to get familiar with heading into the new season
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Dylan Johnson, Russell Finsterwald and Haley Smith headline 80-rider Wild Card pool vying for spots in the 2026 Life Time Grand PrixMore than 80 riders are battling for just 6 spots in the off-road series and a share of a $350,000 prize purse
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Rider safety, fair pay and community: While Leadville and Unbound grab headlines, these other races are quietly moving the sport forwardControversy may fuel gravel racing headlines, but these three events are preserving its spirit while improving safety, pay and access
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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The next big things in gravel: 2026–2027 tech predictionsReal-time surface conditions on your computer, suspension seatposts, aero everything — 6 predictions that could shape the future of gravel tech
By Zach Nehr Published
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Do the Continental Dubnitals live up to the Race Kings as the best big gravel tyre?Few tyres caused the stir that Continental’s Race Kings made last year, and we finally got to put them to the test
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
