Gravel
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Van Rysel directs its WorldTour aero nous at the dirt, launching its first gravel race bike – the RCR-GBorrowing heavily from its flagship road tech, the all-new RCR-G gravel race bike has been unveiled alongside a wildly versatile, toolbox-equipped EDR-G sibling
By Hannah Bussey Published
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From race-ready to all-day adventure: Our editors' top gravel bike picks from Competitive CyclistSponsor Content Created With Competitive Cyclist
Competitive Cyclist offers a broad range of gravel bikes from brands such as Cervelo and Pinarello, including the highly rated Aspero-5 and Grevil F3
By Matt Ischt-Barnard 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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Seka ExAero GR review: can this highly in-demand Chinese gravel frame compete with the established favourites?A high-quality frame with a superb paint finish and great features that delivers both on- and off-road
By Andy Turner Published
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'They went really fast, and I didn't' - Quinn Simmons finishes 9th at LeadvilleTour de France rider couldn't match the high-altitude climbing ability of marathon mountain bike world champion Keegan Swenson
By Ryan Simonovich Published
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Best gravel bike pedals 2026: clipless, power, and flat pedals, all expert-rated for off-road ridingOur experts have selected their 6 top picks for riding terrain somewhere between MTB and road, depending on your preference
By Aaron Borrill Last updated
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Factor Sarana gravel bike review – an extreme gravel option designed to take you places your regular bike couldn't dream ofWhy prune a tree with a pair of scissors when you've got secateurs? The Sarana is a specific bike that caters to its market of ultra gravel riders and bikepackers perfectly
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Wolf Tooth Mk0 DEL pedal review: A brilliant off-road pedal system, but is it worth the premium over the standard DEL version?The lightest SPD pedal system available with a large contact patch and low stack, but all this comes at an exceptional price
By Andy Turner Published
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One Instagram competition, 200km of Icelandic gravel and nine hot dogs – how a Brit won a race he never expected to be inBritish rider Charles Hall finishes as the fastest amateur despite only winning his entry in a competition
By Vern Pitt Published
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'Experience the wild solitude of Scotland’s dark sky parks, whilst taking in deep history, delightful villages and stunning scenery at every turn' – New long-distance bikepacking route launched in BritainCycling UK unveils the Gallovidian Gravel trail
By Pat Kinsella Published
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The Pirelli Cinturato SmartEVO GR Gravel H: a racing tyre for hard-packed gravel and dirt that performs on pavement tooA fast-rolling, light gravel tyre that does well on road and off, but is it a Goldilocks option or an unhappy medium?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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The Salsa Wanderosa review: I misunderstood this bike completelyWith full suspension, a Class 3 motor and 2.35" tyres, Salsa's Wanderosa looks like a drop-bar e-MTB. After weeks of riding, I discovered it's something far more interesting
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'My proud brandishing of the parasite was met with limited sympathy': what to do and what not to do when you get bitten by a tick while cyclingCall it a rite of passage, call it bad luck: I wouldn't recommend it either way
By James Shrubsall 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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Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts Review: premium gravel shorts with a price to matchWe loved the road-going version, so do the gravel-biased Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts perform just as well?
By Tim Russon Published
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Former Olympian and returning riders earn Life Time Grand Prix Wild Card spotsThe final seven riders of the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix have been decided after Sea Otter and a mud-sodden Unbound Gravel
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It was a day for the brave': Lachlan Morton one of a slew of riders to fall victim to crashes at Unbound 2026A rain-soaked weekend saw some big names abandon the gravel race
By Meg Elliot 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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Sofia Gomez Villafañe sprints to her second career win at Unbound GravelGeerike Schreurs places second as the Specialized Off-Road team plays the race perfectly
By Ryan Simonovich Published
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European champion Mads Würtz Schmidt survived rain, lightning, mechanicals and mud to win Unbound GravelSpecialized Off-Road played its cards perfectly to take the first two spots on the podium.
By Ryan Simonovich 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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Romain Bardet out of mud-soaked Unbound just 100 miles inFormer Tour de France stage winner cuts his Unbound Gravel debut short as rain and thunderstorms turn the Flint Hills into a grinding mudfest
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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'This season, every race has been either disappointing or a setback' - Unbound XL title defender Rob Britton to start the race as a self-proclaimed underdogThe Canadian former road pro talks about ultra-endurance racing and his quest for uncertainty
By James Ion 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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'Winning Unbound gave me the career I always wanted' — Five Unbound Gravel champions on how the Kansas race rerouted their futures'The race that everyone loves to hate' continues to define the gravel discipline and the lives of its winners
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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