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Like we did for every Wafer course since 2015, we are pleased to now also offer our readers the entire Waffle collection of routes since founder Michael Marckx (aka MMX) first conceived of the race. For a proper introduction, we touched base with MMX to learn more about the history of the BWR routes, how they’ve changed over time, and what he sees for the future of the BWR.
Read MoreThis is #camploneliness, Easton Overland 2021.
Read MoreWatch Ian Boswell, Pete Stetina, and Colin Strickland take on a new kind of training camp. The Lost Coast follows these riders as they explore Northern California and over 400 miles of mixed terrain.
Read MoreThe 2021 Stagecoach 400 starts on Friday, April 9 from the alpine town of Idyllwild. Participants will be pedaling for nearly 400 miles with 30,000 feet of elevation gain on singletrack, fire roads, tarmac, and gravel through wilderness, backwoods and coastal landscapes.
Read MoreThe PPBC Gravel Grinders got out to tackle the SBT Gravelstoke San Diego Black gravel route as a warm-up for the 2021 Rock Cobbler in Bakersfield. With over 80 miles of terrain and 10,000 + feet of climbing (2/3s of which happens in the first 50 miles) this one is definitely a challenge.
Read MoreNow in its 6th year running, the BWR Wafer course could be the most underrated gravel event in the country. In this review, we pulled together all BWR Wafer routes in one place for your viewing pleasure. Routes include the 2015 BWR Wafer, 2016 BWR Wafer, 2017 BWR Wafer, 2018 BWR Wafer and 2019 BWR Wafer.
Read MoreIt must be April 1. We pulled together a top 5 list of our favorite April Fools jokes from the cycling industry. At least we think they’re jokes!
Read MoreSpecial guest and Southern California gravel YouTube sensation Mucho Arigato joined us for the 2021 Great Western Reroute.
Read MoreKailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky are on a mission - a mission to change the idea that people in larger bodies can't ride bikes.
Read MorePhotos and event recap from the 2021 Great Western Reroute, a Gravelstoke Development Team invitational gravel event set in East County San Diego on March 27, 2021.
Read MorePhotos captured by Rob Wessels at the 2021 Great Western Reroute in San Diego, CA.
Read MoreToday ENVE will announce the Custom Road, a modern road bike with clearance for 35s that is manufactured at their Ogden, Utah based headquarters.
Read MoreToday our favorite tubeless tire repair brand Dynaplug introduced a new lightweight offering, the DynaPlugger. Similar to their other tire repair solutions, the new DynaPlugger repairs quickly with a simple insert and pull, fixing seemingly devastating punctures in mere seconds with no mess.
Read MoreThis video is a first-person account of the White Rim Trail on a Flaanimal 5.0 Titanium rode and recorded by Steve Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs.
Read MoreWithout further delay, the 2021 Gravelstoke Kit is now available for pre-order.
Read MoreToday Salsa revealed several all-new colors in their Warbird lineup, as well as a new Stormchaser color.
Read MoreHaving traveled 6 continents on bike, bikepacker and philosophy professor Joe Cruz reflects on what it means to exist in a place and to be open to its story.
Read MoreYesterday Specialized launched their latest helmet, the S-Works Prevail II Vent, which is the coolest helmet they’ve ever made. Available in 4 colors now at Specialized.
Read MoreENVE is giving away 10 entries to Unbound Gravel and one complete Ventum GS1 gravel bike with Shimano GRX Di2, ENVE AG25 wheels, an ENVE Gravel Bar and stem – a $6,500 retail value.
Read More75 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing, the L.A. tourist race is something you might only try once. Check out a video recap by Mucho Arigato and enjoy the view!
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