Gravel racing
The latest Gravel racing breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Cycling Weekly
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How some of the most innovative tech in gravel racing actually originated from triathlonGravel racers should pay attention to what road time trial specialists and multisport racers are riding, and borrow the best ideas and look for the best bike features.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Valterri Bottas' Finnish gravel race gears up for a second edition in June 2024Second year of FNLD GRVL gravel race to take place in Lahti, Finland on June 15, 2024
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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6 things I learned from my first gravel race — a Spotify playlistMusic-inspired tips for your first gravel event
By Samantha Nakata Published
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To Canada, in search of (Gluten-free) Belgian Waffles: a review of the inaugural BWR BC gravel raceOur writer attended the inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride gravel race in Canada. Here's what he made of it.
By Tyler Boucher Published
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I rode the 352-mile Unbound XL gravel race so you don't have toOur North American Editor raced the 352-mile Unbound Gravel race and recounts her utterly Type 2 adventure.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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New Canyon Grail breaks cover at UnboundCanyon Bicycles teased out their new Grail gravel bike at Unbound Gravel in June. The racey steed was ridden to victory in two events this weekend.
By Joe Baker Published
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Lauren De Crescenzo to Laurens ten Dam: Five riders to watch at Unbound GravelWho you should look out for at this weekend's gravel extravaganza
By James Shrubsall Published
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Former Tour de France yellow jersey wearer to ride Unbound GravelUnbound 200 contestants will be joined by a gravel newcomer of note this year. Former Tour de France race leader Jan Bakelants is joining the fray.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I had visions of Tour de France type status' — an interview with Unbound's Co-Director Kristi MohnOne of gravel's most influential people talks about the growth, diversity and the future of gravel racing
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A waist-high water crossing and hike-a-bike potential: the Unbound 2023 courses unveiledUnbound Gravel, widely known as the world’s marque gravel race, today announced its courses for the June event. Here's what's in store.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Formula 1's Alfa Romeo races onto the gravel biking scene to sponsor of Valtteri Bottas' Finnish raceMerging business with pleasure, Bottas and his Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK today announced a partnership around the inaugural event.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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For the sport of cycling, the road to equity may just be on gravelFor a third year, a team of 30 Black, Indigenous or POC riders will compete at the SBT GRVL event. Together they hope to pedal toward a more equitable future.
By Jennaye Derge Last updated
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Gravel races near you: a guide to the 2023 gravel seasonLooking to get graveling? We've got you covered with events around the globe
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Nebraska to host the inaugural USA Cycling Gravel National ChampionshipA stars and stripes jersey is up for grabs alongside the largest gravel prize purse in American cycling history and entry into Gravel Worlds
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'This is amazing recognition of not just accolades but of purpose': Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame inductees announcedAlison Tetrick, Yuri Hauswald, Miguel Crawford and Joel Dyke to be inducted in the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame in May
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'You can’t do anything if you don’t believe you can do it': How gravel racing is embracing para-cyclistsPara cyclists Dr. Meg Fisher, Andrew Bernstein and Johanne Albrigtsen discuss inclusion, access and their love for the growing sport of gravel racing
By Emily Schaldach Published
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Belgium to host inaugural European Gravel Championships this fallThe inaugural UEC Gravel European Championships, which will take place on October 1, 2023
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel legends: as gravel racing defines itself, these folks are leading the chargeAs gravel racing moves to define itself amid worldwide popularity, these early adopters are now carving out a unique professional cycling career. Meet gravel racing's biggest stars.
By Marshall Opel Published
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True Grit: Inside the gravel national championshipsCycling Weekly meets the muddy mavericks pushing the envelope of Britain’s burgeoning gravel scene.
By James Shrubsall Published
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A Call of a Life Time: YouTube docuseries chronicling the Life Time Grand Prix premiers tonightThe six-part series promises a 'binge-worthy' behind-the-scenes look into the off-road cycling world
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Freight Trains of Fun': Pace groups are now a thing in bike racingToday, gravel racing is becoming even closer to a marathon running experience with the introduction of pace groups at the upcoming Gorge Gravel Grinder race in Dufur, Oregon on April 23.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Life Time Grand Prix unveils its 'wild card' event, the Rad Dirt FestHeld in Trinidad, Colorado in September, the Rad Dirt Fest will challenge the 70 series contestants with a 110-mile "Stubborn Delores" course.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Meet the cast of the 2023 Life Time Grand PrixWatch as a cast of 60 handpicked WorldTour roadies, track world champions and MTB Olympians compete for the $250,000 prize purse
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The 5 Best Gravel Races You’ve Never Heard OfThe 5 Best Gravel Races You’ve Never Heard Of: Skull 120, Cascadia Super Gravel, Iceland's The Rift and Further and Peacham Fall Fondo
By Jacob Rathe Last updated
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UK to host first elite gravel race in May 2023The Gralloch will be part of the UCI Gravel World Series, the sport's highest tier of racing
By Tom Davidson Published
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Eight race ‘Gravel Earth’ global series to debut in 2023Lachlan Morton and Nathan Haas have helped Girona-based promoter Klassmark put together the series
By Tom Thewlis Published
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More events, more riders, more doping control and a $250,000 prize purse: the Life Time Grand Prix returns in 2023Applications to compete open December 1st
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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One Woman's Journey from Newbie Zwift Rider to Gravel Pro in Two YearsThirty-three-year-old Physician's Assistant Paige Onweller won the 104-mile pro race at Big Sugar in October, just two years after starting to bike.
By Christopher Schwenker Last updated
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Team or Privateering? How to make a living as a gravel racerHow do you pay the bills as a gravel racer? Do you join a team or go it alone? Both directions have benefits and down sides.
By Emily Schaldach Last updated
