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On the evening of July 15, 2021, as the gravel community began descending upon North County San Diego in preparation for the 10th annual BWR, we helped kick things off with a little celebration in the hills above San Marcos. Around 40 riders joined us for the first annual Shakeout in the Hills, a fun gravel ride in the heart of our local trail network in San Elijo Hills.
Read MoreSanta Cruz just revealed the new color options for the 2022 Stigmata gravel bike. Seen below, options include a Gloss Brut/Grey and Gloss Lavender/Gloss Carbon. Several build options are available including both SRAM AXS and Shimano GRX builds in 1x and 2x kits. Shoppers can also upgrade to Santa Cruz Reserve 22 (700c) or Reserve 25 (650b) carbon rims. We think the purple one looks pretty sweet, which one is your favorite?
Read MoreJust ahead of the 2021 BWR, we've created the first shakeout ride of the weekend on our backyard trails in San Elijo Hills. On Thursday evening we invite our local friends, pro riders, industry brands and participants from around the country to join us for the SHAKEOUT IN THE HILLS.
Read MoreSpecialized introduced a new gravel shoe called the S-Works Recon Lace. The Recon is a proven gravel adventure shoe that we’ve tested in the past, and it now comes in a fully lace-up version.
Read MoreThe 2021 Crusher in the Tushar welcomed a field of nearly 600 riders to Utah’s Tushar Mountains outside of Beaver, Utah today for the the toughest gravel race under 100 miles.
Read MoreThis week Scott announced an updated version of its Addict gravel bike, along with this video of Safa Brian ripping around the Eastern Sierras.
Read MoreEarlier this month Snēk Cycling officially launches a few new pieces and we finally got around to getting these up. The new collection is 100% made in the USA, and includes an awesome new tool roll called the Vital Case, two handlebar bags and more.
Read MoreVideo by Veloworthy capturing the 2021 Unbound Gravel 200 race, with some solid event coverage and interviews for an inside look.
Read MoreToday we added a brand new item to the web store that we’re pretty stoked on, something we like to call the Racing Shirt. Our very first high-performing tech tee created in collaboration with Roark, the Racing Shirt is a lightweight, breathable pocket crew made with Polartec® Power Dry® fabric.
Read MoreIn today’s story we learn about Kitsbow, its reopened Ride House, and share an Old Fort gravel route called the Curtis Creek Loop.
Read MoreWe have always appreciated the high-quality sunglasses from Alba Optics, durable eyewear great for on and off the bike. This week Alba announced an updated ANVMA for the 2021 Spring/Summer season. PC: Jussi Oksanen
Read MoreA new blue/brown (sky/earth) color was revealed today for the 3T Exploro Max. Photos and details on the 650b 1x13 EKAR gravel bike from 3T.
Read MoreToday we are excited to share an interview with 5x finisher of the UNBOUND Gravel event, Neil Shirley, who shares with us some key insights into one of the world’s most iconic gravel races. And while there’s no shortage of information available on how to prepare, Neil offers a unique look at this race from a veteran’s perspective.
Read MoreOur quick take on our favorite new piece of gear, the Digital Pressure Drive from Lezyne.
Read MoreJoin us the The Holiday Ride on Sunday May 30, 2021 for a challenging gravel adventure on some of our favorite terrain in North County San Diego.
Read MoreWe loved the Roval CLX gravel wheels when they originally launched in 2019. As we traversed the gravel roads around Downieville on a set of CLX EVOs, it was clear that Roval was up to something good. Today marks the next step for Roval as they’ve managed to bring their gravel wheels down to a more affordable price point.
Read MoreHandlebar bags are an easy entry for riders looking to store more gear as they look good, can be a fun accessory, and generally are quite affordable. We were happy to see North St. Bags out of Portland offer up their first version of a dedicated bar bag, and we found it unique enough to offer a quick look at its size and features.
Read MoreWe always liked the way POC helmets looked and we’ve owned both the Octal and Ventral models. Attractive colors have also been a good selling point, and this new artist-inspired version of the Ventral Air Spin is no different.
Read MoreWe’ve been enjoying some of Terry’s recent gravel adventures in upstate NY on his YouTube channel and tossed him some of our new Dr. Pepper-inspired bottles. Just uploaded is a quick bike check on his beautiful titanium No. 22 Drifter gravel bike. Check out that SRAM AXS Reverb dropper!
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