Our latest soft good, the 100% cotton Rothera cycling cap with Gravelstoke design in blues.

Dave MalwitzNovember 20, 2018cycling cap, rothera cycling

Otso Waheela, the World's Most Versatile Gravel Bike

Our friends over at The Gravel Ride catch up with Brendan Moore of Wolf Tooth Components and Otso Bikes to talk about their gravel specific hardgoods and the new Otso Waheela. The Path Less Pedaled also recently reviewed the new Waheela, the world’s first “suspension corrected” gravel bike.

Dave MalwitzNovember 16, 2018wolf tooth, wolf tooth components, otso warakin, otso gravel bike, otso waheela

2018 BWR Film - Belgian Battered Legs Between Waffles and Kegs

With the 2019 Gravel Season coming soon, the Belgian Waffle Ride is one on the list for many riders. This unique event in Southern California brings some top riders locally and around the country for a classic road race with splash of gravel for good measure. 2019 Event registration opens Dec 1, for the 2019 BWR scheduled on May 5. Be sure to read our full recap of the 2018 BWR HERE.

Dave MalwitzNovember 15, 2018BWR, canyon bicycles, belgian waffle ride

Panaracer GravelKing 650b x 1.9 Tire Review

We give our impressions on the Panaracer GravelKing 27.5×1.90 gravel tire after 3 months of testing. Plus our thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of 650b. 650b vs 700c gravel cycling.

New Trucker Hats Now in Stock

Carefully crafted to become your favorite hat, we designed these with a high attention to detail on color and artwork to give a fresh look while sharing your love of gravel. The perfect cap for your next adventure in the great outdoors.

Dave MalwitzNovember 9, 2018trucker hat, 7 panel richardson, gravel cycling hat, cycling cap

A Visit to Thesis Bike and OB1 First Ride Impressions

We recently visited the co-founders of gravel bike startup Thesis in San Francisco, California. Randall Jacobs and Alice Liu invited me to their downtown workshop to check out their new any-road machine and take it for a test ride. What became very clear early on is how their values, experience and interests have led them to build Thesis, a truly unique kind of bike company.

Registration Opens for the 2019 Rock Cobbler

The World Famous Rock Cobbler is a stupidly hard ride bordering on a race. The Pebbler is less stupidly hard but still a true challenge. SamBarn Promotions are passionate and driven to showcase roads, dirt trails, gravel and a VERY challenging route not yet ridden, not yet tamed.

Dave MalwitzNovember 1, 2018rock cobbler, sam barn promotions

ENVE Introduces Gravel Handlebar and Fork

Combining their experience designing industry leading MTB and road handlebars, with their passion for gravel, ENVE has created their all new G Series Handlebar. Ride quality, functional hand positions, accessory mounting and modern shifting compatibility are all key features for these bars. Also introduced is the G Series Fork, a one-piece molded design that promises increased clearance / decreased weight to gravel.

Team ENVE and the Hardest Climb in the World

Ascending 14,000 feet in a single ride is massive by any standard. Doing that all on one climb is something else entirely. Add in double-digit gradients along with a five-mile dirt section and all of a sudden Hawaii’s Mauna Kea becomes one of the hardest climbs on the planet.

Dave MalwitzOctober 22, 2018enve composites, hawaii gravel, mauna kea, beyond category

Fall 2018 Jacket and Vest Preorder

The Ridgeline Jacket and Slate Vests are designed for performance and versatility. Form-fitting, lightweight and easily packable, these layers will be a welcome addition to your fall and winter adventures. Both feature windproof fronts and breathable mesh backs. Large back pockets provide additional storage.

Dave MalwitzOctober 20, 2018cycling jacket, cycling vest, gravel cycling apparel, eliel cycling, cycling apparel

The Original Hoodie

It gets cold, you add more layers. We created a new vintage illustration and threw it on the perfect template, a classic zip-up hoodie. This jacket is currently pre-sale only with an estimated delivery of Oct. 27. Once pre-orders close, retail cost will be $55.

Dave MalwitzOctober 12, 2018cycling apparel, lifestyle, gravelstoke goods, soft goods, hoodie

An Interview with Neil Shirley

Looking 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.

Dave MalwitzOctober 10, 2018podcast, the gravel ride, neil shirley

Long Term Review: Irwin AON GX35 Carbon Gravel Wheels

Irwin Cycling wheels are designed and tested in California, and recently introduced some new products for the all-road cyclist. We got our hands on their AON GX 35 carbon disc wheelset and put these hoops through all kinds of conditions both on and off pavement.

The Path Less Pedaled

Our friends over at The Path Less Pedaled have been putting out some great content lately, featuring a number gravel bikes with entertaining and informative reviews. Check out their latest videos on the Endpoint Coffee Grinder and Spooky Gas Mask.

Gravelstoke Cycling Kit 1.0

Full gallery of the Eliel X Gravelstoke collection. Photos courtesy Topher Riley.

Dave MalwitzSeptember 15, 2018kitgrid, cycling jersey, gravel kit, gravel apparel, cycling, cycling kit, jersey design

ENVE Trade In Trade Up Wheel Upgrade Program Launches

ENVE announces an Upgrade Program that makes getting on a pair of premium level, U.S.-made wheels easier than ever before. The Upgrade Program allows customers to trade in a pair of ENVE or non-ENVE carbon wheels and receive an upgrade credit toward any SES, M Series or G Series wheelset.

Dave MalwitzSeptember 13, 2018wheels, enve, 650b, 700c, carbon, gravel gear, carbon wheels, s-works diverge

Alison Tetrick and the DK200

Check out this recent video featuring Alison Tetrick, who took the victory at DK200 in 2017. She returned to Emporia, KS this year and placed 3rd.

Dave MalwitzSeptember 12, 2018DK200, Dirty Kanza, Specialized Diverge, Alison Tetrick

Lost Abbey X Gravelstoke #dirtchurch Gallery

Our very first Lost Abbey X Gravelstoke ride rolled from Bump Coffee at 8AM on Sept 2. Roughly 35 miles of mixed terrain was enjoyed by everyone who turned out for our first #dirtchurch ride. We ended at The Confessional in Cardiff by the Sea, a Lost Abbey tasting room that features delicious beers and good vibes.

Dave MalwitzSeptember 7, 2018the lost abbey, gravel rides, gravel grinder, gravel bikes, cardiff by the sea, bump coffee

Bonk Breaker vs Picky Bars - A Head-to-Head Challenge

Two Athlete Driven Energy Bar companies, Bonk Breaker and Picky Bars, recently introduced some new products to the market. These brands reached out to us to give their bars a test, and we happily accepted the offer. We love how these companies were founded by athletes, and both focus on creating great tasting, nutritional products. Let's see how these bars stack up in our very first Gravelstoke bar challenge.

Dave MalwitzSeptember 5, 2018bonk breaker, protein bar, premium protein bar, collagen, nutrition, whey protein, gravel nutrition

Nate Harrison Gravel Challenge

Gravelstoke is a proud sponsor of the Inaugural Canyon Nate Harrison Gravel Challenge, a dirt time trial event that ascends the famous Nate Harrison Grade on Palomar Mountain.