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Gravel events generally fall into one of two camps – either testosterone-fuelled pedal-to-the-metal races or more relaxed, welcome-everyone celebrations of gravelling. But there is a third way and apparently, it’s painted purple! Grinduro have just announced the launch of their 2024 world series and we got the inside scoop of what will be involved, from head honcho James Deane.
It seems to have rained in the north of England non-stop since the start of October. Each time you ride, your drivetrain and brake pads make the kind of noise that whispers “your bike hates you” repeatedly in your ears. Wouldn’t it just be best to wrap your gravel bike in a blanket and forget about riding it until the Spring? Never fear – we’re not going to let climatic conditions ruin our ride plans, we just have to be a little cleverer. Here’s Olly’s guide to not giving up when the weather gods aren’t smiling on you.
In a sales meeting in 1909, renowned car maker and engineer Henry Ford is documented as saying “customers can have any colour they like so long as it's black”. The design team at Ass Savers have obviously been paying attention to their history of design lessons, as their newly launched Win Wing Mark 2, at first glance at least, follows the same ethos laid down by Henry Ford.
Andrea Lodder - Finding the balance when gravel riding is both your hobby and your profession...
Gravel parents Carly and Erwin on balancing being a mum & dad and gravel riding
Grinduro - putting the purple into gravel events
Gravel Guide Francis King on the pros and cons of the ultimate dream job
John Timmermans on Land van Grind en Zand (Northern Limburg), Scotland and gravelling social media
Shimano's Rob Busser on GRX 12 speed - Unbeatable, Undroppable, Unstoppable
Adventurer Lee Craigie on doing things differently.
Racing, recons and results - how pro athlete Heather Jackson made the switch from Ironman Triathlon to racing on gravel
Saoirse Pottie with advice and tips on how to try out bikepacking for the first time.
Gravel Earth Series with Carla Playà
Gravel Racing with Erwin Vervecken: UCI Gravel World Series, qualifiers for UCI World Championship
Inspiring Gravel Adventures across the globe by FatPigeon (Video Professionals)
Gravelly "Fastest Known Times" (FKT) with Reese Ruland
Ultra Distance Scholarship with Alison & Taylor and Wild Wales
Ultra-distance gravel adventures with Sofiane Sehili and Annelore on the legendary Flanders Gravel Series
Route planning with Katherine Moore from komoot and Scandinavia's Nordic Gravel
Inside GRX development with Shimano's Sander Kuik and Rwanda Beyond
Henna's Winter Gravel Top Tips and Scotland's Pride Dukes Weekender
Gravel racing - UCI World Gravel Series, LtD, gravel rainbow jersey and the North London Dirt
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