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In this story we take a closer look at the new Restrap Bumper Bar, paired with a Restrap 7L Race Bar Bag. Also reviewed is the Restrap Full Frame Bag - Medium. Restrap is a UK-based gravel and bikepacking bag maker that manufactures all of its bags in Leeds, England.
Read MoreAustin-based Chumba Bikes today announces the all-new Yaupon, a so-called ATB or All Terrain Bicycle that looks to be capable for everything from sweet singletrack, multi-day bikepacking or a massive gravel loop.
Read MoreJust in time for that epic summer adventure ride, Velocio introduces their first cargo bib, the Utility Bib Short. An ultralight cargo bib with four pockets that retails for $299.
Read MoreWe created our very first custom Voile strap featuring the new GS logo in black on a Tan-colored strap. These straps are 15” in length and feature durable nylon buckles.
Read MoreAnnounced today, the new Bumper Bar from UK-based Restrap is a unique accessory designed to keep bags that are mounted to handlebars more upright.
Read MoreThe bikes, bags, and essential gear of four bikes from an overnighter bikepacking trip to Catalina Island.
Read MoreRide with GPS has officially unveiled Inspect, and what looks like one of the most powerful route discovery tools to date.
Read MoreWe take a closer look at Jeff Kerkove’s Unbound XL gravel build with a full gear list and photos for his third attempt at this 350-mile self-supported and self-navigated gravel race in Emporia, Kansas.
Read MoreJust in time for your next overnighter, Topo Designs and Leatherman have announced their first collaboration tool set.
Read MoreThe Odyssey of the VOG is a 350+ mile route with about 32,000 total feet of elevation gain that takes riders over the Oregon coastal range starting near Salem and looping through Tillamook on the coast.
Read MoreAfter initially being available only through pre-order, the Redshift Sports Arclight Smart LED Bicycle Pedals are now shipping and available at Redshift’s website for $140 USD.
Read MoreIn their latest publication launched today, the Gravel Adventure Field Guide goes to Bend, OR to showcase 11 new analog maps with routes that cover 475 miles of gravel in Central Oregon.
Read MorePlease join us this Sunday for a fun morning with our friends from Orucase as we explore some of the dirt tracks and gravel near their HQ in San Diego.
Read MoreToday we reveal the 10 locations in San Diego where hunters can find hidden bags in some of our favorite spots for the 2022 Cutty Cap Challenge with Ride With GPS.
Read MoreIn this video we follow Veloworthy founder Brian Co as he captures the athletes and racing at the 2022 Belgian Waffle Ride in San Marcos, CA.
Read MoreThe Cutty Cap Challenge is back in 2022 and Gravelstoke has teamed up with Ride With GPS to bring the scavenger hunt to San Diego on May 14th!
Read MoreJust ahead of the 2022 BWR, we are happy to bring back the 2nd annual SHAKEOUT IN THE HILLS on Thursday, April 28, 2022. We had a blast in 2021 when we kicked off the new tradition on our backyard trails of San Elijo Hills not far from the official Belgian Waffle Ride venue. For 2022 expect much of the same good times, chill vibes, and friendly faces as we return to San Marcos for an evening of gravel community.
Read MoreAfter months of testing various non-jersey shirts for adventure cycling, we together a list of our 2022 best shirts for gravel riding. This story features our top five favorite shirts for gravel including pieces from Velocio, Club Ride, Roark, Showers Pass, and Kitsbow.
Read MoreThe new Quoc Gran Tourer 2 All-Terrain Gravel Shoe is now available for pre-order in four colors including Sand (shown above), Pink, Black Gum, and Black. Pricing is $265 USD and ships free from the UK.
Read MoreSubmissions are in for our 2022 Dev Team Patch Contest! Please cast your vote below in the Disqus comments for your favorite patch application by Thursday at Midnight PST.
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