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Challenge Tires tubeless handmade clinchers and tubulars? We spotted some interesting tires at Sea Otter. We look at what the company might be working on.

Handske’s windproof gloves offer a colorful way to keep your hands warm during cool-weather riding. Are they up to the challenges of cyclocross and gravel?

Bontrager made a splash with its new WaveCel technology for bicycle helmets. We review the new Specter and XXX road helmet models.

The Rutland is Teravail’s new gravel tire with knobs to provide grip when the rough road gets gnarly. We put some miles in the Light and Supple 42mm tires.

The Z20 MIPS is Bell’s flagship road helmet with a well-ventelated top and snug-fitting interior. Is it also up for ‘cross and gravel’s challenges?

The Thesis OB1 is a carbon all-road bike that fits wide 650b and skinny 700c tires. Is it ready to do it all and help reduce the number of bikes you need?

Easton has updated its EA90 crankset with its Cinch technology and is now offering the EA90 SL stem with lighter titanium bolts. More on both products.

The Kona Libre DL is a carbon gravel/adventure bike built for exploring and long days in the saddle. We put it to the mixed terrain test for this review.

The heart of the Pivot Vault cyclocross/gravel bike is classic, but the build is updated for gravel adventures. We take a first look at the carbon bike.

Having the right gear for cold-weather cycling is a must. We review winter gloves, tights and a base layer from Shimano’s new S-Phyre line.

Dean Bikes has just unveiled its new Team Edition cyclocross frame, just before 2019 NAHBS. We’ve been putting it to the test. Here’s our review.

The Wahoo Elemnt GPS cycling computer has features for long gravel rides and intense training sessions. We tested it against the elements for this review.

SunRace’s CXMX8 wide-range cassette is a lightweight option when you need extra gears for gravel riding. We swapped it in to see how it rides.

The Fuji Altamira CX 1.1 Disc is a carbon cyclocross bike built for racing. Will it help you ride like your initials are JP? We put it to the test.

The Kickstarter for Balint Hamvas’ 10th-Anniversary 2018/19 Cyclocross Photo Album is now open. Learn more about the album and how to support it.

The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0 Di2 carbon gravel bike has a unique handlebar, but how does it handle mixed terrain? We review the race-oriented gravel bike.

The steel Wabi Thunder singlespeed has a classic look and an adventure-focused design. Is it ready for the SSCXWC and big adventures? We put it to the test.

The Giro Code Techlace cyclocross and gravel shoes feature a lace/velcro hybrid for a snug fit. We put the shoes to the test for this review.

Ride gravel, cyclocross, mixed terrain and even singlespeed? Chumba’s drop bar Terlingua might be the perfect bike for you. We put it to the test.

With a quick conversion, the Audew Cordless Air Compressor is ready to inflate bike tires. We put the Audew unit to the cyclocross test this season.

Castelli has two new high-end jackets for ‘cross and gravel. Stay dry with the Irdo 2 rain jacket and warm with the Meccanico puffy jacket.

Looking for a bike lock you can use while making short stops while on a ride or commuting? The easy-to-use and transport OttoLock might do the trick.

No cyclocrosser or gravel rider will say no to a gift of waterproof socks. We look at options from Showers Pass and SealSkinz for staying warm and dry.

The Silca Sicuro titanium water bottle cage seeks to improve on other lightweight cages. Find out if this is the perfect gift for your favorite cyclist.

Part 1 of our 2018 Gift Guide for cyclists looks at the timeless gift of books. Here are 9 favorites about cyclocross, cycling and bikes. Hint: Share away!

The 24mm-wide Irwin Cycling AON GX 35 wheelset is designed for gravel/adventure riding. We put the high-volume wheelset to the test.

The Minoura Live Ride FG 200 Hybrid Roller is a portable trainer for race-day warm-ups. Is it up for your race-day warm-ups? We review.

New for the 2019 model year, Fuji has given its Jari a carbon makeover. We look at the new Jari Carbon 1.1 equipped for gravel and adventure riding.

The front rows of the UCI-categories provide a snapshot of brands and treads riders are using. We look at the tread and brand choices at the 2018 Pan-Ams.

Tubeless tires are having a good year with the Squid, Pivot/Maxxis and Garneau-Easton teams riding them. We look at the how and why of their success.