On the evening of July 15, 2021, as the gravel community began descending upon North County San Diego in preparation for the 10th annual BWR, we helped kick things off with a little celebration in the hills above San Marcos. Around 40 riders joined us for the first annual Shakeout in the Hills, a fun gravel ride in the heart of our local trail network in San Elijo Hills.
Read MoreToday we are excited to share an interview with 5x finisher of the UNBOUND Gravel event, Neil Shirley, who shares with us some key insights into one of the world’s most iconic gravel races. And while there’s no shortage of information available on how to prepare, Neil offers a unique look at this race from a veteran’s perspective.
Read MoreNeil Shirley and the ENVE crew decided to find out what riding Kona Hawaii has to offer and set out to explore the best pavement and dirt on the island.
Read MoreWith a full suite of gravel specific hardgoods it was good timing to bring some friends together to test out these products on some of the finest roads and gravel in the country. You guessed it… Los Angeles, California.
Read MoreLooking for a good listen, be sure to check out the latest episode of The Gravel Ride Podcast featuring Neil Shirley. An entertaining discussion where Neil drops some gravel knowledge on how the sport has evolved from an equipment and event perspective.
Read MoreIt was just a week earlier our friend Neil Shirley post about an upcoming "group ride" in the Santa Clarita Valley. Located just 120 miles north of San Diego, we could't pass up the the opportunity to experience some new dirt and make a few new friends.
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