Outer Shell Mini Bar Bag

All new from Bay Area-based Outer Shell comes their first take on a small handlebar bag. The Outer Shell Mini Bar Bag looks as good as you would expect from the bag company that brought us our favorite saddle bag.

NewsDave MalwitzAugust 9, 2022outer shell, outershell bag, handle, bar bag

Cadence Collection x Gravelstoke Get Lost Gravel Ride

Join us for the Get Lost Gravel Ride with Cadence Collection on July 30, 2022 at Lost Cyclery in San Marcos, CA.

NewsDave MalwitzJuly 21, 2022cadence collection, gravel ride, lost cyclery, hop concept, ascend coffee

PNW Components Satellite Saddle Bag Review

The new Saddle Bag from PNW Components has some pretty cool features that make it stand out in a sea of options. Read our review of the new Satellite now on Recon.

ReportsDave MalwitzJuly 20, 2022pnw components, saddlebag, saddle bag, bags, review, memberstory

The Ride with Ben Delaney

Formerly at BikeRadar, VeloNews and Outside, Ben Delaney brings over 20 years of cycling journalism experience to a new YouTube channel called The Ride with Ben Delaney.

NewsDave MalwitzJuly 20, 2022the ride with ben delaney, ben delaney, youtube

Gravelstoke Kit 5.0 Preorder

Without further delay, our 2022 Gravelstoke x Eliel Kit Pre-sale is now live. Gravelstoke Kit 5.0 includes several new jersey designs, a team jacket, cargo bibs, and Gravel Tee v2. Preorder by July 24, midnight PST.

New Gravel Fork from No. 6 Composites

The new No. 6 Gravel Fork looks like a great option for adventure builds with its excellent tire clearance (up to 47mm x 700 or 52mm x 650 tires), standard fender mounts, and high construction quality.

NewsDave MalwitzJuly 15, 2022no. 6 composites, no. 22, gravel fork, carbon fork

The Lake Ride

A new summer-night gravel series presented by Gravelstoke. Ride bikes, collect points, and win dope prizes!

The Spirit of Gravel: A 2022 ENVE Grodeo Image Gallery

A photo gallery and event recap from the 2022 ENVE Builder’s Roundup and Grodeo Ride on June 25, 2022 in Ogden, UT, home of ENVE Composites. The Grodeo is a 92-mile masterpiece of gravel in the Wasatch Mountains.

Restrap Bumper Bar and Full Frame Bag Review

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.

ReportsDave MalwitzJune 28, 2022restrap, bikepacking, bags, handlebar bag, frame bag, review, memberstory

Chumba Bikes Introduces Yaupon Gravel Bike

Austin-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.

NewsDave MalwitzJune 20, 2022chumba, steel gravel bike, gravel bike

Velocio Introduces First Cargo Bib

Just 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.

NewsDave MalwitzJune 19, 2022velocio, cargo bib, gravel apparel

Voile x Gravelstoke

We 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.

Happier Bar Bags with the Restrap Bumper Bar

Announced today, the new Bumper Bar from UK-based Restrap is a unique accessory designed to keep bags that are mounted to handlebars more upright.

NewsDave MalwitzJune 15, 2022restrap, bikepacking

Rigs of the Gravelina Ride Mixer

The bikes, bags, and essential gear of four bikes from an overnighter bikepacking trip to Catalina Island.

How to Find the Best Gravel Routes

Ride with GPS has officially unveiled Inspect, and what looks like one of the most powerful route discovery tools to date.

NewsDave MalwitzJune 8, 2022ride with gps, best gravel routes

Jeff Kerkove's Unbound XL Canyon Grizl

We 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.

Topo Designs X Leatherman Skeletool Set

Just in time for your next overnighter, Topo Designs and Leatherman have announced their first collaboration tool set.

NewsDave MalwitzMay 31, 2022topo designs, leatherman

2022 Odyssey of the VOG

The 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.

NewsDave MalwitzMay 27, 2022bikepacking race, bikepacking, oregon

Redshift Arclight Pedals Pros & Cons

After 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.

NewsDave MalwitzMay 24, 2022redshift, bike lights, arclight pedals, review

New Gravel Adventure Field Guide for Bend, OR

In 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.