Our friends at Worldwide Cyclery sent over some fresh pics of a limited edition Yeti-inspired OPEN U.P. That iconic Yeti turquoise looks sweet on the U.P. frameset, do you agree?
Read MoreWhen we first moved from Newbury Park to North County San Diego in 2012 I was impressed by the multitude of well designed kits on the road. Swamis, Wolf Pack, Celo, Ranchos... but for me, one series of kits stood apart from the rest. Those would be branded with the name Velo Hangar.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that our Gravelstoke Kit 1.0 is now available for pre-orders! We’ve collaborated with the crew at Eliel Cycling to bring you a fresh, clean design inspired by the outdoors, adventure and all things gravel.
Read MoreWinter in San Diego has its benefits. The cool mornings that give way to warm afternoons make fantastic cycling weather that can’t be beat. Even better are the occasional cycling events put on by various organizers and brands to keep us pedaling from January to March, one such event we attended back in February sponsored by the Eliel Factory Team was one we couldn’t miss.
Read MoreBy now you've probably heard of the Grinduro, a unique cycling event in Quincy, California which combines elements of your average gravel grinder with enduro-style mountain bike racing. Sounds amazing right? Well it just so happens that our friends at BadSea Coffee attended the event back in 2016, and ever since dreamt of bringing such awesomeness back home to Southern California. Well.. it happened!
Read MoreWe met up with Dan Dittmer of Wolf Tooth Components and Otso Cycles at the 2018 Sedona Mountain Bike Festival for a key feature walkthrough of their new Otso Warakin Gravel Bike. The Warakin, named after a wolf-like creature of Native American mythology, has some very impressive features and is highly customizable.
Read MoreFor 2018 Specialized further improved on their Diverge. Notable features include the Future Shock Progressive suspension system, front/rear thru-axles and the Road SWAT™ kit that fits various tools. This bike is ready for anything with clearance for up to 700x42mm or 650bx47mm tires, Plug + Play fender mounts and rack mounts.
Read MoreWe've been hard at work with the crew at Eliel Cycling to create our very first gravel kit. Inspired by adventure and exploration, while looking ahead with bold colors and a fresh design.
Read MoreA friend of Gravelstoke, Brian Co, just dropped a great new episode over on The SoCal Cyclist Podcast all about the Belgian Waffle Ride. With insights from several riders, including Adam Mills from Source Endurance, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Read MoreOur friends at Eliel Cycling have done it again. Their latest kit release, the Oasis Collection, has a fresh and appealing look, inspired by California's endless summer and retreats to Palm Springs. These modern lines are sure to look sharp on road and dirt. Pick up an Oasis jersey, bib shorts, socks or the whole shebang here.
Read MoreOur friends at Worldwide Cyclery sent over some fresh pics of an Open U.P.P.E.R they recently built, and we want one!
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Read MoreExciting things are happening in the Gravelstoke community and we hope to get you more involved! Our team has been hard at work to deliver you pure stoke in the form of a gravel inspired kit. With many of our riders training for upcoming gravel grinders here in California and beyond, they asked for something special. Our inspiration comes from those who explore, seek adventure, value diversity and work to make the world a better place.
Read MoreSanta Cruz Stigmata
Read MoreThe concept of attempting an Everesting upon the newly sealed roads of Everest itself seemed completely crazy, especially considering the brutal headwinds, fiercely cold temperatures, and high altitude we’d be facing. Oddly, that’s where both the adventure, and the appeal lay.
Read MoreWe are a proud affiliate partner of MiiR. MiiR is a Seattle based company that created thoughtful, beautifully designed and sustainable products. Best of all, they donate 3% of revenue to projects that help people around the world and our planet. They have created these special edition camp cups inspired by some pretty cool places, like San Diego. :) Enjoy!
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