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Ted King took no prisoners as he committed to the ultimate adventure across his home state of Vermont. Part Everesting and part DIYgravel DK200, Ted pushed the limits on the all-new Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty full-suspension gravel machine. Join us as we tune into the YouTube Premiere at 8:30pm EST on June 11, 2020.
Read MoreCheck out this video with The Path Less Pedaled as Russ chats with Katy and Chris (self-proclaimed inventors of gravel) from The Robert Axle Project and Old Man Mountain. They explain the thinking behind their products, how to figure out which replacement axle is best for your bike, the difference between hub-width and thru-axle length, and define thread pitch.
Read MoreNot all bodies experience the outdoors the same. For those of us who experience heightened outdoor privilege, the current revival of the Black Lives Matter movement offers ample opportunity to reflect on what being outside, being privileged, and being citizens in a colonized nation means.
Read MoreOn June 9, 2019 the second annual Hunt of the North tested more than a rider’s speed. Not a race in the traditional sense, this gravel event pushed participants onto terrain that had no boundaries or course markings to rely on. Left only with their orienteering skills and proficiency on dirt, riders became Hunteurs as they searched for five pieces of uniquely colored gravel throughout the North. This is their story.
Read MoreSBT VRTL San Diego is a FREE gravel experience coming on Sunday, August 16th. In collaboration with SBT GRVL, we will have 4 routes to choose from with Southern California terrain and routes inspired by the Steamboat gravel riding experience.
Read MoreFrom Santa Cruz Bicycles, ‘Creepy Fatigue’ is a short film ode to Belgium, a place that forges some of the hardest cyclists. It's also a little about the shared respect that different generations and backgrounds of riders have for the routes and the history of a place so important to cycling.
Read MoreA trailer for our short video project, Hunt of the North. Full video will be published on June 9, 2020, 8AM PST.
Read MoreLooks like a road bike, rides like a road bike, Rips through gravel. The all-new 3T Exploro RaceMax launches today. Watch the video.
Read More2020 Gravel Summit online event hosted by The Lyman Agency on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Chris Lyman is joined by a number of premier gravel race promoters and professional athletes.
Read MoreToday Cannondale released the Topstone Carbon Lefty available in three versions, including one women-specific version, with their new Lefty Oliver Fork technology. The new suspension fork now compliments Cannondale’s existing rear suspension KingPin for a fully suspended gravel bike setup.
Read MoreApidura is one of the top bikepacking bag makers and has led the way in ultralight, rackless packing systems. They produce minimalist gear for multi-month bike tours, self-supported cross country races, as well as for a weekend get-away. As bikepacking and adventure riding continues to grow we have seen an increasing number of bag brands enter the market, pushing Apidura to stay on top of their game.
Read MoreWe’re proud to have collaborated with local maker WolfpackWallets in creating limited edition upcycled face masks. Crafted from our 2020 Development Team jersey/jacket test-print fabrics from Eliel Cycling. Highly adjustable and comfortable coverings, designed and handmade in San Diego.
Read MoreSBT GRVL has canceled the 2020 event due to COVID-19 concerns. Based on guidelines from the CDC, the federal, state, and county governments, and after discussions with local authorities in Steamboat Springs, the SBT GRVL team determined the safest scenario for the community will be to cancel the event this year.
Read MoreRide with GPS has teamed up with Garmin to offer riders greater peace of mind through its mobile app, with Varia RVR315 and RTL515 compatibility.
Read MoreI feel fortunate to have had an early winter full of bikepacking in Southern California where I was riding my Salsa Cutthroat equipped with Apidura’s Expedition line of bikepacking bags. I’m looking back to those trips with more fondness than usual. And now, in this liminal space, where we inhabit at socially acceptable distances from each other, I wanted to offer my thoughts on the three bike packing gems of Southern California - Santa Catalina Island, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, and the formidable Stagecoach 400.
Read MoreThe Lumineers are teaming up with fellow Colorado musicians, professional athletes, chefs, and government officials for #ColoradoGivesBack, a live-stream event to benefit individuals in Colorado and national live music community as well as those in the Colorado restaurant/service industry who have lost work due to COVID-19. Donations will be directed to The Recording Academy’s MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund and The Colorado Restaurant Association.
Read MoreAfter being announced for presale last summer, the Knolly Cache Steels have arrived! The Cache Steel is Knolly’s second gravel model in an otherwise mountain focused lineup. Here we check out Erin’s flatbar edition Cache that she uses on everything from pump tracks to off-road group rides.
Read MoreWhen it’s time for a fast escape, 7x Green Jersey winner Peter Sagan relies on the new Diverge as his ultimate getaway vehicle.
Read MoreWahoo revamps their popular TICKR and TICKR X heart rate monitors with additional features in a slimmer body. TICKR X will now also send enhanced run data to smartwatches.
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