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After reshaping the mountain bike world in their image, Mondraker has stepped into the gravel arena with its new Arid Carbon. Using their 16 years of experience in carbon manufacturing, Mondraker set out to make a bike that was equal parts fast and comfortable. Spencer was lucky enough to get two rides in at the Southern Arizona release event last month, check out his first ride review below…
Cane Creek just rolled out these impressively lightweight XC and gravel stems, dubbed the GXC ($69.99). Let’s check out the specs below.
With over 400 kilometers of trails within an hour’s ride of the city center, Oslo has established itself as an adventure destination. Conor Courtney spent a long weekend riding with Fara Cycling, a local bicycle brand uniquely aligned with Norwegian geography and adventure culture. Continue reading below for a look inside Fara Cycling and the stunning location they call home…
Selle San Marco expands its gravel and off-road cycling collection with the new Mantra saddle, designed specifically for enduro, trail and gravel riders. Though minimalist in appearance, the Mantra is packed with technical features.
A local Arkansan who grew up in Bentonville, Hilary Lex left home after high school, swearing never to return. Fate brought her back and she rewrote the narrative of her relationship with The Natural State because of one unexpected thing: The Inaugural Arkansas Graveler. The Arkansas Graveler is a mixed-surface, 6-day ride across the state of Arkansas that takes cyclists from the rolling hills and hollers of the Ozarks down into the Arkansas Delta river bottoms. Read on below for Hilary’s personal recap…
ENVE just introduced the Hex Gravel tire ($75) which is now available in 40 and 44 mm widths. The HEX is designed for all-around performance in a fast-rolling package. Its hexagonal tread block can flex and conform to terrain for sure-footed handling in a variety of conditions…
Erik Mathy returned to Stillwater, OK for the inaugural Mega Mid South, a 300-mile gravel cycling endurance event hosted by Bobby Wintle and the team who bring the Mid South to life every year. Below, feast your eyes on a gallery full of Erik’s unique handmade images and enjoy quotes and prose from the Oklahomans who welcome these events into their communities. Without further ado… this is the Mega Mid South.
Santa Fe is where The Radavist calls home, so what better location to look at in our first Cycling Guide? Read on for a look at The City Different…
Looking for a USA-made alloy wheelset? You may have heard of Astral, who has been making high-quality alloy rims in Eugene, Oregon for years. Today Spencer takes a look at the Astral Outback alloy wheelset, which is designed for gravel or XC riding…
Movement in community is powerful. Welcome to The Mid South. Mid South 2025 happens March 13-16th 2025. Registration opens Sat. September 21st at 8 am CST. www.midsouthgravel.com
Crankbrothers new Candy Lace clipless shoes ($159) are tuned for all-day rides with a minimalist synthetic upper, vibration-absorbing EVA insole. The Match System optimizes engagement for Crankbrothers clipless pedals, while the extended 35mm cleat track retains compatibility with other common clipless pedals. Check out more at Crankbrothers.
Announced today, SRAM’s RED XPLR AXS groupset combines elements of its UDH-compatible mountain bike components with its high-end road group for an all-new gravel-specific product lineup. SRAM designed it to be light, fast, and durable for the needs of today’s gravel racers and riders wanting the highest performing upper echelon groupset.
To discover how RED XPLR AXS stacks up and who it’s best suited for, check out Josh’s review below.
Earlier in June Joe Sasada joined a group of 50 riders tackling the inaugural Bristol Rally, an unsupported 300km mainly off-road loop designed to celebrate some of the most iconic riding and historic sights in South West England. Read on for the ride report, whistlestop tour through 5000 years of history, and some musings on why the Rally format works so well for the broader cycling community.
WTB announces the addition of four new tires to its already extensive portfolio of rubber, plus new casing tech that features in the lightest and fastest treads.
Do event photos tell the true story? Do they just remind us of a cool day on the bike that we can show off on social media? Or can they tell a different story, one we might not even know was taking place? Within the context of the Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo gravel cycling event, photographer Abe Landes wonders what role event photos play in telling the true story of the ride. Cyclist Brian Biggs has some thoughts…
Microshift Sword Black sounds expensive, but it’s actually a more affordable version of the original Sword gravel group. Microshift’s intent with Sword Black is to fill its product line and reach more riders by offering an even more attainable price point. Let’s check it out below…
The Redlands Strada Rossa celebrated its tenth anniversary in the spring of 2024. While the ride has changed over the years, the spirit of the event has remained much the same. Below, Brandon Pfaff dives into the history of the ride, this year’s route, and what makes the Strada Rossa a distinctive cycling event.
When Tomi opened his shop, La Pindia, he decided to throw a one-day bike show with framebuilders from all over the Iberian Peninsula. Due to the shop’s focus on handcrafted bikes, over a dozen bikes from various makers were brought to show the state of the craft within the region. Learn about the framebuilding community of Northern Spain and what ties them all together, and don’t miss some amazing bespoke builds.
