Gravel

Canyon's new Grail:On is a gravel bike with four levels of motorized assistance. Here's a quick look.

The Watia gravel bike brings Litespeed's titanium expertise off-road, with plenty of versatility for bikepackers who like to bring it all with them.

Niner has designed the RLT e9 RDO around a Bosch Performance Speed pedal-assist motor which can deliver 75Nm of torque powered by a 500wh battery. And the company has designed it for nearly any kind of riding.

As someone who has raced road worlds and now races gravel, I believe there should be a gravel worlds. Here's why and here's how it could happen.

I spent more than 25 years in New Mexico but never discovered a whole bevy of unique riding in Albuquerque until gravel bikes opened the door.

Organizers of the popular Belgian Waffle Ride have canceled the 2020 edition of the San Diego-based event. They plan to move forward with a Utah edition of the race.

Campagnolo's Ekar drivetrain ramps up the gear options to 13 speeds, and it's made specifically for gravel riding.

VeloNews senior editor Betsy Welch traveled to southwestern Nebraska to race her gravel bike, and the experience offered a glimpse into gravel's future amid COVID-19.

Thursday's stage 18 over the Plateau des Gliéres saw riders tackle a long stretch of gravel road. Afterwards, riders said they aren't convinced that gravel belongs in the Tour de France.

Pinning on numbers at the Lake City Alpine 50 and Fistful of Dirt felt great. I can't wait for Belgian Waffle Ride.

Presented by the TransRockies Race Series, the four-day race will be held in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Call it a ‘Walmart’ bike if you must. But Viathon's G.1 GRX 800 is light, fast, and sporty, and costs much less than its competitors. That's a lot to love.

The Kaw Nation elected not to be a part of the task force that has been meeting regularly to strategize a rebrand.

I don’t want to jinx myself, but I'm excited to race again in the next few weeks.

Shimano's GRX group gets gravel just right, with its purpose-built brake levers and exceptional shifting. But there's one thing that really bugs me...

Liv's brand new Devote gravel bike series is versatile and capable enough for adventure, comfort, and speed.

Integrated, stock, and bolt-on — here are the computer mounts I like best. Hint: metal is better.

Satkiewicz and partners Amy Charity and Ken Benesh founded the gravel event in 2019.

The retired WorldTour racer is signed up for GBDuro, a 2,000km self-supported race across Britain. And of course he rode to the start — from three countries away.

‘We are using this time to better prepare ourselves for conducting events in 2021 and beyond,’ says BWR founder Michael Marckx.

Lots of new tech is ready for show time from the Utah brand — but not yet ready for sale.

With help from Levi Leipheimer, TAMBA, and good planning, I set an FKT on the 60-mile Rose to Toads.

Ride big, beautiful Colorado miles — even if they are tribute miles in another place.

Gravel races take us far off the beaten path, but you shouldn’t have to feel like you’re one turn from lost.

Which of these four types of rider are you? Your knee-jerk response to a handlebar bag reveals a lot.

One of the O.G. gravel bikes, the Warbird delivers on comfort, tire clearance, and mount options in a slack-geo configuration.

The cancelation of the Dirty Kanza and other gravel events has prompted the handful of gravel pros to seek out new opportunities for media exposure.

Passionate amateurs say they will continue to train through the summer and hope for an Emporia start line in 2021.

Agreeable touchpoints are vital for a good fit. But what about the part right under your saddle?

DK's marketing manager cites 'the safety of the cycling community and the Emporia community' as the reason to cancel the 2020 event.

Registered racers are given four options for their entry fees.

Complete gravel bikes from the Icelandic pioneer now start at $2,390.

Based on testing a wide variety of options, here is what I recommend and why.

Athletes believe that with a name change, the iconic gravel race can continue to be a leader in the industry.

Long-running gravel event becomes 'RPI Challenge' for 2020 containing training programs, motivation tips, and final ride.

As Life Time commits to a name change for the DK, The Mid South’s Bobby Wintle explains his journey from ignorance to accepting change.

SBT VRTL is a free community ride experience that will be held on Sunday, August 16.

Gravel community: Let's use words of welcome for our sport.

Jim Cummins fired by race owners Life Time Fitness after describing police shooting of Rayshard Brooks as 'justified.'

How to train now for a gravel race.

Five days. 30,000 feet of vert. Catered camping. And a plan to race this year with a 250-person cap.

Gravel racer Katie Kantzes works in medical research at the University of Texas, and has spent the past few months studying the spread of COVID-19. Kantzes is doubtful that mass-participant races can continue unchanged in 2020.

I dove deep down the rabbit hole of van conversion research, and let me tell you, it’s a slippery slope.

Gravel Worlds cancels due to travel uncertainty caused by coronavirus. Entries for this year's event can be deferred to 2021.

Event organized by former road pro Laurens Ten Dam drew more than 650 participants and saw riders around the globe grinding in tribute to Dirty Kanza.

How does it feel to ride 355 kilometers from the Colorado mountains to the Kansas border? Alex Howes and former VeloNews staffer Spencer Powlison share their experience.

With safety as a priority it may be unlikely, yet gravel organizers and athletes are staying positive.

U.S. national road champion to ride from Colorado mountains to Kansas border with former VeloNews web editor Spencer Powlison.

Most gravel riders with a single ring use a 42-tooth option. Ashton Lambie, who has set world records and won world-championship medals, is not most riders.

Dynaplug ups the ante on high-end, lightweight plug tools.

Road pedals, mountain-bike pedals, or 'gravel-specific' pedals? Here's my take after using all three.

How I keep the stoke fire burning, and how you can, too.

Organizers cancel SBT GRVL, citing the safety of the Steamboat Springs community during the coronavirus pandemic.

A brief tale of Mr and Mrs Narwhal, the Dirty Kanza aero bars. Also, remote shifting? Yes, please.

Participants can defer their entry to 2021 or 2022.

The new gravel race in western Colorado will open registration to women only on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10.

Hydraulic damping, hidden storage, and progressive geometry refine the gravel bike from the Big Red S.

Here is the gear I chose for a 140-mile, 14,000ft, local substitute for the actual Belgian Waffle Ride.

Ted King's #DIYGravel events honor the original race calendar.

Why are we compromising on fit and convenience?

The Iowa City cyclocross event will be held October 9 - 11, 2020.

Alison Tetrick joins tech editor Dan Cavallari to chat about training during Covid-19, recovering well, and carrying positivity in a whiskey flask.

Before the lockdown, I took my new bike to Arizona. Here's the lowdown on the parts I'm using.

September 12 alone has four major gravel racing events. But will they happen?

Life Time and the Kaw Nation issue an open letter to the gravel community.

Gravel bikes have gone soft! Suspension has taken over in some form, from flex to decouplers to actual suspension systems. Is it necessary?

VeloNews reader poll selects the fifth Monuments of Gravel, joining The Mid South, Belgian Waffle Ride, Dirty Kanza, and SBT GRVL.

How some communities are using cycling to support small businesses, and give people a meaningful reason to ride.

Ride alone, pack your own snacks, know thy spigots, and other helpful rules for those who can still get out.

No matter your budget, here’s how you can spend wisely on your gravel gear.

Missing out on a race? Here are three suggestions for Plan B.

Registration for the mixed-terrain California event opens Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00PM PDT.

The 200-mile race will slot in the weekend after Rebecca's Private Idaho but on the same day as Grinduro California.

No-strap bags are made to fit each of Niner's frame sizes.

Nine questions with the WorldTour pro turned Queen of Kanza.

A story involving rider and doctor Kathryn Eastley Krughoff reminds Ben Delaney how to live with good humor and grace during these nervous times.

The marquee gravel race had to cancel its two in-person training camps. Now, they've invited anyone to join in a virtual gravel gathering.

Look sharp while riding rocks in our favorite gravel bike apparel selections for the year.

Look sharp while riding rocks in our favorite apparel selections for the year.