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The Stagecoach 400 stands out among peer events for highlighting Southern California’s geographic and cultural diversity, with a 2020 course that features the area’s unique proximity to mountains, desert, and ocean. You can follow along on the adventure via our embedded SPOT Live Tracker below.
Read MoreEaston Cycling is has announced its 2020 Overland gravel race team. With an expanded roster for the new year, a few new faces will join an impressive lineup of race-winning athletes including Amity Rockwell.
Read MoreIn the process of writing up the Top 12 Most Influential Gravel Events of 2020, we came across so many other great rides and races from across the gravel universe. And while many of them are well established, for others this will be their first year. These yet to be experienced races have the potential to take our sport into new territory with innovative new formats and uncharted host locations. So as a follow up to our previous list, we bring you the Top 5 New Gravel Events we’re most excited about for 2020.
Read MoreWe call it Gravel Camp, but when you combine a few industry brands, cycling journalists, top athletes, and promoters from some of the most noteworthy gravel events, it really turns into a gravel party. After the deluge of rain at last year’s event in Calabasas, California, we decided to go with a location that guaranteed warm winter miles and copious amounts of buff singletrack; that spot was Scottsdale, Arizona.
Read MoreJust when you thought the TOC was dead, the powers that be have enlisted the support of the original gravel company to carry California cycling into the future. In partnership with their Development Team, Gravelstoke announced this week the 2020 Tour of Gravel California, an untold number of adventures that will explore parts unseen throughout the Golden State, with each stop featuring its own unique challenges.
Read MoreOn the beautiful Saturday morning of February 8, 2020 in Bakersfield, California, riders pushed east through bare hills, grassy slopes and sandy slots to the entrance of Kern Canyon.
Read MoreSierra Nevada Conservancy awards $360,525 planning grant linking 15 communities by 300 miles of new trail.
Read MoreAll new gravel tire review from Eric with the Ultradynamico CAVA, a smooth tire for fast conditions with a unique look.
Read MoreIntroducing the Gravelstoke Cycling Kit 3.0. In collaboration with Eliel Cycling, we are now offering seven unique items for Presale through Wednesday, January 29.
Read MoreThe Salsa Cutthroat can largely be considered the default drop-bar bikepacking bike for several years running. With the 2020 Cutthroat model once again fitting squarely on the 'bikepacking' side of the gravel spectrum. Check out the Cutthroat and learn more about its design and features an interview with Salsa Cycles from The Gravel Ride Podcast.
Read MoreOn the evening of Wednesday Jan 22 we gathered at The Sanctuary in San Elijo Hills, California. In addition to a 2019 slideshow and connecting with friends, we revealed our Gravelstoke X Eliel cycling kit design.
Read MoreIn the first episode of Frontiers World Tour rider Ian Boswell announces his retirement from road cycling and his shift in focus to gravel racing. Ian has set his route to all things adventure. with his sights set on racing Belgian Waffle Ride, Dirty Kanza, Steamboat Springs Gravel, Rooted Vermont, Peacham Fall Fondo, and Oregon Gravel Grinder.
Read MoreA 10-year-old triathlon brand that has built a huge following in triathlon on powerful design paired with high-quality American-made cycling and triathlon apparel is making a big splash this week, announcing its arrival onto the gravel scene.
Read MoreWith loads of cool new bags being launched in recent weeks we sorted through them all to bring you our top five hip packs for the adventure cyclist. All of these bags are extremely versatile and handmade in the USA from high quality materials.
Read MoreThere are still a couple of spots left for next weekend’s BWR Survival Camp, hosted by our friends at Source Endurance. This weekend long event is hands down the best training experience available for upcoming 2020 Belgian Waffle Ride, and a heck of a great time. We’ll be joined by some insanely talented coaches and riders including Adam Mills, Colin Strickland, Peter Stetina and the creator of the BWR, Michael Marckx.
Read MoreWhile 2019 was certainly a landmark year for gravel with loads of new bike launches, big event turnouts and pros leaving the tour for the “supple life”, 2020 is set to be an interesting year for our beloved sport. Events have always been at the heart of gravel, giving riders unique challenges along with the strong community aspects we all love.
Read MoreEntering into our second year, the Gravelstoke Development Team is an active community of cyclists with a passion for exploration, camaraderie and doing good. Created as our ambassador team, we set out to support the riders who uphold the values and ethos of our brand. We invite you to join us.
Read MoreIt was earlier this year that I first became aware of Chumba USA, a bike company based out of Austin, Texas. Besides the fact that all of their bikes are handmade in the USA, the more I learned about the folks behind Chumba and the products they stand behind, the more I found myself admiring the brand. The company is owned and operated by 2 men and 2 women, build frames from only the highest quality materials and approach their work with an intentionality and pride that is immediately evident if you get a chance to meet them.
Read MoreThe Chamois Hagar defies classification and exudes stoke, taking what we knew gravel to be, and redefining it. 700 x 50c tire clearance, 430mm chainstays, a 66.67-degree headtube angle, 80mm of BB drop, real reach and wheelbase measurements, and a mind-numbing array of customizable configurations.
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Just like last year, for the 2019 holiday season we crafted a special gift guide that includes some of our favorite hard and soft goods from the year that are sure to please all the gravel cyclists in your life. This year we focused on smaller items that we feel offer a uniquely good value, while still meeting our standards for quality, design and/or proven durability.
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