Gravel
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Tour de France peloton reacts to a ‘vicious, brutal and slapstick’ gravel stageDoes gravel belong in the Tour de France? The jury is still out
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Mavic's latest foray into gravel impresses: the AllRoad S wheelset is stiff, tapeless and robustWe review Mavic's new AllRoad S aluminium wheelset
By Charlie Kohlmeier Published
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Gravel, cyclocross, road: the all-new Specialized Crux DSW is a great n-1 alloy bikeInstead of a fleet of bikes, you could just own this one and maybe an extra wheelset or two
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It's really extreme': How hard is Unbound, really? Greg van Avermaet and other Euro pros give perspectiveWe caught up with some of the European professional cyclists to get their perspective on the infamously hard Unbound Gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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'Age means nothing, it's the attitude and the work' says 73-year-old cyclist who conquered Unbound gravel raceIn his semi-retirement, 73-year-old Roy Lopez is embracing cycling with newfound dedication, taking home trophies and defying age barriers with each pedal stroke
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Forget the superbikes of Unbound, meet the $180 Walmart bikes that survived the 200 miles across the infamous Flint HillsThe folks from the Colorado-based bike manufacturer Rodeo Labs tapped into the “spirit of gravel” by showing up to the Unbound 200 start line on… get ready for it… Walmart-brand beach cruisers.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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New prototype Giant gravel bike raced at UnboundAt Unbound Gravel, we got glimpses of new, unreleased bikes, including a prototype Giant, which we are pretty sure is a new top-end Revolt. Giant is mum on the details but here's what we know.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Unbound delivers a surprise winner: German PhD student Rosa Klöser wins in a thrilling bunch sprintThe German rider only started cycling two years ago yet gave a herculean performance for the win
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lachlan Morton, the people’s favorite, wins Unbound GravelAustralian Lachlan Morton finally nets the win at the 200-mile Unbound Gravel race in a two-up sprint with American Chad Haga.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel world champion Matej Mohorič out of Unbound with broken rim and several flat tiresHe may have been one of the most marked men in the Unbound 200 peloton, but it wasn't Matej Mohorič's day today. The gravel world champion suffered two flat tires and a broken rim.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Forget hydration vests, at Unbound Gravel, hydration skinsuits are all the rageMeet Rapha's Blaerosuit’, a skinsuit with built-in hydration reservoir functions
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Meet Geerike Schreurs: the WorldTour soigneur who’s now a dark horse favorite for the world's top gravel racesMeet Geerike Schreurs: the WorldTour soigneur who’s now a dark horse favorite for the world's top gravel races
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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First ride review of the DT Swiss GRC 1100 Dicut 50, gravel wheels for going zoomBrand new wheels designed for the two faces of gravel: speed and exploration. They’re well designed, but also very expensive
By Tyler Boucher Published
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90+ hours of battery life: this unreleased COROS cycling computer could disrupt the marketSpotted at Unbound, the unreleased COROS Dura head unit could just be the Garmin and Wahoo competitor long-distance cyclists have been waiting for
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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SRAM 13-speed XPLR AXS gravel groupset spotted at Unbound GravelIs this SRAM's new 13-speed SRAM Red XPLR AXS?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Panaracer’s new Gravelking tire colorways will have you green - or purple - with envyThe tires come in three treads with two new colorways: Matcha and Panaracer Purple with black or brown sidewalls.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can tooExperience 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 themShe 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
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50mm tires, jerseys with built-in hydration pouches and other gravel tech trends at Unbound50mm tires, jerseys with built-in hydration packs and other tech will be seeing at gravel's biggest show-down
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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I've tried every type of 'gravel bike suspension' going - here's what I really think of these systems, as a pro mechanicGravel bikes are becoming more and more capable, but, do they really need more squish? Mechanic Glen Whittington has tested most systems on the market, and says, 'it depends'
By Glen Whittington Published
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Does gravel need a code of conduct?Gravel is becoming increasingly popular, all over the world. Not everyone is happy about that. Sam Jones discusses what riders can do to smooth relationships with landowners
By Sam Jones Published
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It's Gravel Week on Cycling WeeklyCycling Weekly is hosting Gravel Week, a week-long spotlight on all things gravel: tech, events, gravel stars, racing and bikepacking.
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Is Unbound too 'epic'? Legends of gravel race defend its difficulty and revisit its gnarliest editionsIn a race with legendary tough conditions, Unbound veterans share the gnarliest editions of years past as we look ahead to what 2024 may bring.
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Gravel world champion Matej Mohorič and Bahrain team to race Unbound 200The 2024 edition of the Unbound Gravel race, the world's marquee gravel event, is coming up on June 1. Both the race course and the competition are slated to be tougher than ever before.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘I’m still scared of the distance’ - former Roubaix champion Greg van Avermaet on racing Unbound Gravel and life as a gravel proFormer Paris-Roubaix champion Greg van Avermaet on conquering Unbound Gravel and life as a gravel pro
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Women gravel racers call for a race of their own as Life Time decides to not implement drafting rules“I feel like at the end of the day it’s just a logistical inconvenience to give the women the race we deserve,” says Sofia Villafañe
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘Relentless onslaught of rough, rocky paths’: the 2024 Unbound race course is perhaps its toughest yetThe world’s marquee gravel race heads North this year where rocky, technical terrain awaits
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Is it time we all just bought gravel bikes rather than road bikes and be done with it?If we're going to have to ride through potholes, we might as well do it in comfort
By James Shrubsall Published
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String spokes in an ultralight package that is a blast to ride: the Berd Sparrow Gravel Wheelset reviewedBerd impressed with its unconventional yet exceptionally light, uncommonly smooth and aero-be-damned gravel wheelset
By Sean Coffey Published
