Tag Archives: gravel

With the rise and rise of gravel racing on the global stage the sport has steadily attracted attention from a growing number of sponsors, enabling an increasing number of riders to take part in an expanding event calendar. Athletic Affair – the Girona-based agency which connects people, brands and collectives …

Ribble Cycles has released the Ribble 725 gravel model, crafted using Reynolds 725 tubing. Comprising of three key specs, Gravel 725 Pro, Gravel 725 Enthusiast and Gravel 725 Sport, the range has been designed for riders “looking to conquer off-road terrain with the added ride quality attributes and timeless looks …

Grvl has launched a dedicated gravel cyclewear collection. The collection has been designed specifically for the needs of gravel riding with fibres, fabrics, features, fit, and style being tuned to perform on the trail. Fibres have been selected and blended to offer maximum performance on the bike with consideration on …

Panaracer and Focal Events have announced a new partnership for the Dirty Reiver, for 2023 and beyond. Now in its ninth year, gravel event the Dirty Reiver is based in and around Kielder Forest in the English/Scottish Borders, making use of the extensive gravel trail network across the area. Panaracer, …

Shimano has introduced the new RX8 and RX8R gravel shoes. RX8 gravel race shoes Enhancing Shimano’s featherweight RX8 gravel race shoe, the updated RX801 model delivers a “more breathable design”, said Shimano, with a super stiff and efficient carbon outsole. Blending the top performance features of Shimano’s premium mountain bike …

For many, gravel riding represents a move away from the stereotypes of performance cycling, with events like Grinduro promoting inclusivity and camaraderie above results. BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger travelled to west Wales to sample this new era of cycling events

Chapter 2 has announced the introduction of its Mana-Grvl one-piece carbon handlebar. Since the introduction of the AO gravel frameset in 2019, the gravel category has continued to grow rapidly with the number and size of adventure and gravel events around the world continuing to expand. In response to feedback …

British bike brand Ribble Cycles has created a one-off titanium gravel bike to maximise the benefits of SRAM’s eTap AXS wireless shifting and RockShox Rudy XPLR suspension fork. The bespoke, handcrafted titanium frame is created for wireless shifting, which, combined with Ribble’s latest integrated carbon Level 5 Gravel bar with …

Cannondale has unveiled a refreshed Topstone Carbon, featuring improved geometry and enhanced, ride-smoothing Kingpin suspension. “We designed Topstone Carbon as a tool that does it all,” said Nina Baum, Cannondale product manager. “Whether it’s the local singletrack, jumping into your first gravel race, or that overnight bikepacking trip turned transcontinental …

Time Bicycle has announced the release of its first ever gravel bike, featuring some innovative design features. The new Time ADHX is the first gravel bike to utilise braided carbon structure (BCS) technology and resin transfer molding (RTM), weaving together several types of carbon fibre.  Coming in five sizes, with …