Gravel Week
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Best gravel bike pedals 2026: the best clipless, power, and flat pedals, all expert-rated for off-road riding
With terrain somewhere between MTB and road, the best gravel bike pedals for you very much depend on your preference. In this guide, our experts have selected their 6 top picks.
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best electric gravel bikes 2026: dirt-loving e-bikes with added oomph, all tested and rated by our experts
Electric gravel bikes are one of the most versatile bikes you can buy and can transform your riding, help you explore further afield and help you haul. In this guide are 6 of our experts' top picks
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best budget gravel bikes 2026: Expert tested off-roaders that won't cost the earth
Whether you're hitting the gravel for the first time or seeking a rugged winter commuter, our experts have picked the best budget bikes that deliver a premium off-road experience without the premium price tag
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best gravel bikes 2026: 9 of the absolute best, extensively ridden and rated
The best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best gravel bike shoes 2025: cycling shoes for being on and off the bike
Gravel & Cyclocross disciplines ask a lot from your shoes. So, we have tested and rated the best gravel cycling shoes for durability and performance, both on and off the bike
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best summer cycling gloves 2025 : Low-profile and high comfort mitts for road and gravel riding
Summer cycling gloves provide protection, comfort and grip, so we take a look at some of the best
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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'This race was a lot harder to win' - Karolina Migoń solos to victory at Unbound Gravel
This is the Polish rider's third win this month, after her repeat victory at The Traka 360 and Gravel Locos
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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‘It was so epic!’ - Heather Jackson wins Unbound XL at record pace
The endurance star crushed the 358 gruelling miles through Kansas
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Rob Britton smashes 350-mile Unbound XL record in exciting duel with Lachlan Morton
With a time of just under 18 hours, Britton shattered the previous record by 2 hours and 16 minutes
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Met Estro Wander helmet review: repurposed for the rough stuff
This special edition gravel-focused Estro from Met is essentially the same great helmet but with a new lick of matt paint and a silky musette thrown in for free.
By Simon Fellows Published
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More risks, a fear of negative racing and the mud - pros predict how Unbound Gravel will play out
From breakaway hopes to tactical alliances, riders weigh in on what could shape the world’s premier gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The Giro stage winner who's racing Unbound: Lukas Pöstlberger's setup ahead of Unbound Gravel
Lukas Pöstlberger will be lining up to take on Unbound with his new Rose Racing Circle teammates
By Joe Baker Published
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Best bikepacking bags 2025: our guide to packing for multi-day adventures
We share the best bikepacking bags for multi-day adventures and how to choose the best for you
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Struggling to keep air in your gravel tyres? Then check out these tips...
Avoiding punctures isn't always easy when riding gravel but there are a few precautions you can take to keep them at bay
By Neal Hunt Published
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Rapha Explore Bar Bag review: a superb bag for travel, whether on the bar or on the shoulder
An outstanding small bar bag with a cross-body strap, let down by a poor main zip
By Simon Fellows Published
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‘You never forget the first time you pee in your bibs’ - the unglamorous side of gravel racing in the pursuit of speed
No more pee breaks, near-diabetes-inducing levels of sugar and bike gear in kitchen pots: the weird side of being a gravel pro
By Sarah Sturm Published
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New Specialized Diverge breaks cover at Unbound
American bike giant seems to have a new gravel bike on the way
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Training is for losers: How to prepare for your first gravel overnighter
If you're tempted by the thought of getting away for a few days but don't know what to take, fear not, it's a lot more simple than you think.
By Sam Jones Published
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With over $1000 off at Jenson USA, this Cannondale Topstone could be the ideal bike to start your journey to next year's Unbound Gravel!
Deals The Topstone comes highly rated by the Cycling Weekly team and is one of our best gravel bikes; with the 2025 model around the corner, this Topstone 4 has a massive 36% reduction
By Paul Brett Published
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'You cannot race Unbound on your own' - Greg van Avermaet returns to Unbound Gravel with a team and some unfinished business
“It would be a dream that I can finish the race without having any issues or mechanical problems or flats," says former Olympic and Roubaix champion
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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With pros now flocking to the 350-mile Unbound XL, has the elite race lost the gravel spirit?
Lachlan Morton, Laurens ten Dam, Ted King, Heather Jackson, Lael Wilcox, Serena Bishop Gordon. The XL race is heating up; why is that?
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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Meet the 92-year-old taking on Unbound 200—again: ‘Even if it takes me 24 hours, I’m going to try'
“People think old folks are different from young people. But the enjoyment of life doesn’t change," says Fred Schmid
By Rosael Torres-Davis Published
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Canyon launches DT Swiss developed suspension fork with 40mm of travel
The new suspension fork, aimed at gravel riding is the culmination of a 4-year project with DT Swiss
By Joe Baker Published
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Best men's gravel bike clothing 2025: and what to look for in kit for off-road biking
The gravel kit division is continuing to deepen - here’s our top picks for men of the best on both sides of the aisle: both baggies and lycra
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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'I don't know if I'll be flying or dying' - David Millar to race Unbound Gravel alongside elites
Retired pro set for debut at gravel calendar's biggest date
By Tom Davidson Published
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2025 Unbound Gravel: What is Unbound, who's racing and where to watch the world's premier gravel event
WorldTour roadies, track world champions and MTB Olympians joining thousands of participants, Unbound Gravel has grown to be the world's biggest gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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'I’ve already won the 200, so what else could I do?' — Lachlan Morton takes on 350-mile XL at Unbound Gravel
“I already had the experience I wanted to have there...so, why not just try something different?” says the Australian.
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can too
Experience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Some folk don’t like cyclists, but everyone smiles when they see a happy terrier in a rucksack riding towards them
She probably puts more miles in on the bike than you do, and she definitely makes more people smile - she’s man’s best friend: the Trail Dog
By Glen Whittington Published
