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The certified B Corp cycling apparel company Kitsbow announced today the all-new Madrone Short specifically designed by women, for women. The Madrone is clearly characterized by clean lines, a slim fit, and added utility with 2 ergonomically placed back pockets with a security zipper.
Read MoreToday SRAM acquired the cycling apparel brand Velocio Apparel in the company’s first move towards soft goods.
Read MoreWithout further delay, our 2022 Gravelstoke Kit Pre-sale is now live. This year we’ve introduced some bold new colors and added a few new pieces to the Dev Team collection. Preorder by March 7, midnight PST.
Read MoreSan Diego Gravel Ride schedule for 2022. Join Gravelstoke on 2nd and 4th Saturdays starting on February 26 for a fun and welcoming gravel experience with friends. Beginner, intermediate and advanced riders are welcome to attend.
Read MoreRestock of our popular Cashmere Merino Wool Beanie and a new Rust colorway.
Read MoreSet to launch this spring 2022, the all-new Piston Pro-X from Kuat just won the 2022 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award. Check out the full details on this impressive new gravel bike rack here.
Read MoreObed’s latest gravel bike is the all-new GVR, a race-ready adventure machine with added tire clearance, internal routing, and thousands of color combinations to play with.
Read MoreAdding to the legendary Routt lineup is the all-new Routt ESC for 2022. The “Escape” model is a super capable drop-bar titanium adventure bike that can hold up to a 29x 2.4’’ tire and costs up to $13,353.
Read MoreApplications are now being accepted for 2022. If you desire to join a community of cyclists that seek adventure, friendship, and well-being, we invite you to join us.
Read MoreThe new Expedition Bolt-On Top Tube Pack from Apidura hits all the right marks for what we like to see from such bags. Top Tube bags are great for quick access to snacks, sunglasses, or other small items that you might want to grab mid-ride.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again as we celebrate the holiday season together with commonality, adventure, and festivity. Join Gravelstoke and friends as we explore new terrain from the brand new Lost Cyclery location in San Marcos, CA on the day after Christmas.
Read MoreWith early winter set in and the start of the new season coming on December 21, we checked in with Velocio to see what they have for riders looking to keep warm and comfortable while looking their best.
Read MoreOne of our favorite traditions here at Gravelstoke is sharing gift ideas every December for the gravel cyclist in your life. This year is no different as we’ve been planning this gravel gift roundup over the past few months to carefully select the gear and equipment that we can’t live without.
Read MoreLast week we announced all 8 prizes in our very first Gravelstoke Dev Team Raffle. Today we are excited to share Dev Team member names who will be receiving each prize.
Read MoreThe Gravelstoke Trucker Hat 4.0 has arrived. 7-panel construction with updated artwork. Embroidered in San Diego. Available in Sierra/Turquoise.
Read MoreThe Rapha Festive 500 returns later this month. Ride 500 kilometers between Christmas and New Year’s Day. 24th-31st December. One of our favorite festive cycling challenges is back.
Read MoreA new tradition for the Gravelstoke Dev Team starts in 2021 with the Member Raffle. We pulled together some fantastic prizes from team partners and other brands for our first annual membership reward giveaway.
Read MoreThe Los Padres Traverse route is not only an incredible ride, but it highlights the intersection of recreation, conservation, and climate. Watch The Long Traverse Film that highlights the route and story of these lands.
Read MoreWe don’t often feature sunglasses on the site but some recent products from ROKA Sports out of Austin Texas have seriously impressed. Our new favorite is the Lockhart that is a great daily sunglass that works just as well on the bike as it does off.
Read MoreThis just in, State Bicycle revealed the latest gravel bike in their lineup, the 4130 Flat Bar. A slight variation on the State 4130 All Road, now with a Black Label Riser Bar for extra fun when the drops aren’t needed.
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