Featured Bike: Ritchey SwissCross turned Gravel Bike
"Tom Ritchey is one-of-a-kind. He continues to juggle his duties as president and lead designer of our company, now distributed in over 40 countries, while still logging 10,000 miles a…
Press Release: Glenmorangie and Renovo Hardwood Bicycles Partnership
PORTLAND, OREGON- Renovo Hardwood Bicycles - renovobikes.com - has collaborated with Glenmorangie, creators of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, to provide the world with the first bicycle made from whisky…
Race Report: 2017 Rebecca’s Private Idaho – “The Queen’s Stage Race” Part 2
Continuing where I left from Part 1, the third and final stage of the inaugural "Queen's Stage Race" of Rebecca's Private Idaho would be the "Big Potato" stage. Namely, 93…
1x or 2x Cranksets / Drivetrains for Gravel Bikes?
There is a dilemma in the world of gravel cycling relating to the crankset / drivetrain. Admittedly, it is a first world problem but the question being posed is: …
Featured Bike: Addison Zawada’s State Bicycle Co. Thunderbird Single Speed Gravel Bike
About State Bicycle Company "When we say State Bicycle Company is rider-developed, we mean it. In 2009, State was launched by three Arizona cycling addicts with big dreams. The goal…
Race Report: 2017 Rebecca’s Private Idaho – “The Queen’s Stage Race” Part 1
"Rebecca's Private Idaho is your ticket to the wild, rugged Idaho that few people know. Ride 100 miles with mountain bike endurance champion Rebecca Rusch on grueling gravel roads, through…
Interview: Bobby Thompson – The Casual Cyclist!
Before the 2017 edition of Rebecca's Private Idaho kicked off, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew interviewed Mr Bobby Thompson, also known as The Casual Cyclist. In this brief interview,…
Retro Gravel: Through the heart of Australia on two wheels – 100 Years Ago
Through the heart of Australia on two wheels: Amazing photographs chronicle explorer's 3,000km, four-week solo bike ride through the outback and finished in Darwin 100 years ago today. Note: Original…
Press Release: Zipp 303 Firecrest® 650b Carbon Clincher Tubeless Disc-Brake Wheelset
Introducing the Zipp 303 Firecrest® 650b Carbon Clincher Tubeless Disc-Brake The definition of what's considered "road cycling" has evolved to include gravel and dirt roads in addition to pavement. At…
VIDEO: 2017 Red Clay Ramble – Milledgeville / Eatonton, Georgia
August 19, 2017 marked the 5th running of the Red Clay Ramble, a 56-mile gravel race held in Middle Georgia, USA. This reasonably short race encourages fast gravel racing, and…
Review: WTB Byway Road Plus 650b Tubeless Ready Tires
About WTB (Wilderness Trail Bikes) "WTB was founded in Marin County, California in 1982, fueled by the need to create durable and reliable mountain bike-specific equipment. Back then mountain biking…
Press Release: Cannondale Goes Off-Road in Partnership with Vermont Overland
Wilton, Connecticut – August 24, 2017 – Cannondale, today announced its partnership with Vermont Overland—New England’s premier adventure cycling organization which owns and promotes multiple large-scale gravel events throughout the region and maintains…
Race Report: A (Crack)ing Good Time at the 2017 Red Clay Ramble
August 19, 2017 - Red Clay Ramble - a 56 mile (the full monty course) gravel race held near the town of Milledgeville, Georgia, but in reality centered around the…
VIDEO: Episode 9 – Ask the Gravel Cyclist Crew a Question!
Episode Nine of "Ask the Gravel Cyclist Crew a Question" can be seen below. Questions in this episode: What would be the most development for gravel riding? Ultegra Di2 derailleur with…