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Here at Gravelstoke we are huge fans of Ergon, a German brand that creates high-quality products for MTB and road with special attention to ergonomics. Ergon has now moved to the cockpit with the launch of drop-bar-specific products for improved comfort including a remastered CF seatpost, BT Bartapes, and Orthocell® under-tape inserts.
Read MoreNestled just 18 miles north of the Mexican Border, Patagonia is in the heart of the Desert Southwest and up until recently, has been one of the best-kept secrets for gravel riding over the past decade. Just one of the smattering of towns in the San Rafael Valley, Patagonia is suffused with Sonoran culture that brings a unique blend of sights, sounds, smells, and traditions to the region.
Read MoreThe certified B Corp cycling apparel company Kitsbow announced today the all-new Madrone Short specifically designed by women, for women. The Madrone is clearly characterized by clean lines, a slim fit, and added utility with 2 ergonomically placed back pockets with a security zipper.
Read MoreToday SRAM acquired the cycling apparel brand Velocio Apparel in the company’s first move towards soft goods.
Read MoreThe Patagonia Arizona Gravel Adventure Field Guide is a pocket-sized route, travel, and story book with the adventure cyclist in mind. Here’s the scoop on the 2nd guide from the team that brought you the first guide book on Trinidad, CO gravel.
Read MoreWithout further delay, our 2022 Gravelstoke Kit Pre-sale is now live. This year we’ve introduced some bold new colors and added a few new pieces to the Dev Team collection. Preorder by March 7, midnight PST.
Read MoreSan Diego Gravel Ride schedule for 2022. Join Gravelstoke on 2nd and 4th Saturdays starting on February 26 for a fun and welcoming gravel experience with friends. Beginner, intermediate and advanced riders are welcome to attend.
Read MoreThe Otay Mountain Wilderness is located in San Diego, CA and the area is a great location to explore on a gravel bike with its long dirt road climbs and terrific views. In this Gravel Adventure Guide, we take a closer look at the region and offer a suggested gravel route to experience the mountain.
Read MoreRuss and Dave chat about Velotown, Gravelstoke, and the San Diego gravel scene.
Read MoreWatch the video by Gravel Bike California that captures our Jan 16, 2022 annual Holiday Adventure Ride from Lost Cyclery in San Marcos, CA.
Read MoreRestock of our popular Cashmere Merino Wool Beanie and a new Rust colorway.
Read MoreSet to launch this spring 2022, the all-new Piston Pro-X from Kuat just won the 2022 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award. Check out the full details on this impressive new gravel bike rack here.
Read MoreObed’s latest gravel bike is the all-new GVR, a race-ready adventure machine with added tire clearance, internal routing, and thousands of color combinations to play with.
Read MoreAdding to the legendary Routt lineup is the all-new Routt ESC for 2022. The “Escape” model is a super capable drop-bar titanium adventure bike that can hold up to a 29x 2.4’’ tire and costs up to $13,353.
Read MoreEthan Schlussler is an upcycling genius as evidenced by this amazing basket bicycle treehouse elevator that he built to access his tree fort system in the northern woods of Idaho. In this video by Kirsten Dirkson we see Ethan describe all the parts and thinking behind the one-of-a-kind bike elevator.
Read MoreApplications are now being accepted for 2022. If you desire to join a community of cyclists that seek adventure, friendship, and well-being, we invite you to join us.
Read MoreThe new Expedition Bolt-On Top Tube Pack from Apidura hits all the right marks for what we like to see from such bags. Top Tube bags are great for quick access to snacks, sunglasses, or other small items that you might want to grab mid-ride.
Read MoreA collection of photos never-before-seen from the 100-mile 2021 ENVE Grodeo gravel ride in the Wasatch Mountain Range of Utah and details on how to register for the 2022 Grodeo and ENVE Builder Round-Up.
Read MoreGravelstoke Dev Team member Graham Johnson is always exploring some great gravel in East County San Diego. On this adventure, Graham takes the one and only Safa Brian on a tour of the best gravel descents in Mt Laguna including Thing Valley and Fred Canyon.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again as we celebrate the holiday season together with commonality, adventure, and festivity. Join Gravelstoke and friends as we explore new terrain from the brand new Lost Cyclery location in San Marcos, CA on the day after Christmas.
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