The Mindset
A silent journey on the Baja Divide
From tristanbogaard: After a journey in Sardinia, we reunite with Sam & Bec for our take on the Baja Divide bikepacking route in Mexico!
Culture & Opinion
Stories & Glories | Privateering with Peter Stetina and Big Tall Wayne
Pioneering the Privateer life, follow along on the journey of Peter Stetina and Big Tall Wayne through the 2022 U.S. Gravel Racing Season. From Mid South to Moab, Sea Otter to Unbound, Oregon Trail to Leadville, SBT to Big Sugar and all the Stories and Glories along the way.
Components
Panaracer's Limited Edition Gravelking Tires Now Available in Bright Colors
Panaracer has recently launched a limited-edition collection featuring two new and bold color options for their Gravelking tires: Sunset Orange and Turquoise Blue. The collection includes three models – the Gravelking slick, the Gravelking SK, and the Gravelking SS – available in sizes 700 x 32c, 700 x 38c, and 700 x
Bikes & Frames
Introducing the Ti Gravel Chris Cross: Fat City Cycles' Ultimate Titanium Gravel Bike for Unparalleled Adventure
Fat City Cycles, renowned for their expertise in titanium craftsmanship, traces its roots back to the 1990s when they produced a series of Ti Yo Eddy frames in collaboration with Merlin. In 2023, they present the first “new” Fat Chance Ti bicycle, christened the Ti Gravel Chris Cross. This exceptional
Culture & Opinion
Salsa Cycles Presents: The Pictish Trail
Annie Evans and Huw Oliver investigate a new bikepacking route from the far-north reaches of the UK down to Edinburgh. Along the way, they ride through the former site of the Pictish kingdom, take in breathtaking views, and check out charming Scottish towns.
Culture & Opinion
Salsa Cycles Presents: The Pictish Trail
Annie Evans and Huw Oliver investigate a new bikepacking route from the far-north reaches of the UK down to Edinburgh. Along the way, they ride through the former site of the Pictish kingdom, take in breathtaking views, and check out charming Scottish towns.
Culture & Opinion
Bikepacking the Americas
Part of a long trip across the American continent, we spent 6 weeks exploring Colombia’s backroads in January/February 2022. The route is approx. 1600km and +43.300 altimeters and is a mix of paved and unpaved roads. It includes some of the ‘major’ sights (San Augustin, Tierradentro, Fin
Culture & Opinion
Las Cruces - Doña Ana County
Southern New Mexico is one of the best places on the planet for gravel cycling. Get out there.
Culture & Opinion
How To Ride Gravel
Riding gravel changes from person to person. For some it’s about the adventure, whereas others would rather buckle themselves over a 150km ride. No matter what, all gravel cyclists love a great brew. That’s why we partnered up with The Coffee Commune (the finest coffee company in Australia!
MTB
Bikepacking the Gran Canaria Grande
The Gran Canaria Grande is a 5-day bikepacking route in Gran Canaria, at the heart of the Canary Islands. Forming a challenging but spectacular bike touring loop which starts and finishes at Maspalomas, the Gran Canaria Grande is an incredible showcase of the island, taking in most of the most
Gear Reviews
UDOG Launches DISTANZA Shoes for Gravel
Introducing the DISTANZA: A Groundbreaking Gravel/Off-Road Shoe with a Unique Outsole DISTANZA presents an innovative, crag-inspired outsole that envelops the toe and heel areas for enhanced durability, protection, and a distinct design. Constructed around a carbon composite core, the outsole features molded sticky rubber that extends over the toe
Gear Reviews
The Specialized Recon ADV Shoes Have Piqued My Interest
Oh, look! Just released this week, the spanking new Specialized Recon ADV Shoes claim to provide all-day comfort both on and off the bike. They even seem to be a promising clipless option for bikepacking. Intrigued? Check them out here… Meet the newest member of Specialized’s Recon family, the