Posts in category gravel

Cyclocross Magazine was one of a few media outlets to be invited by Zipp to tour its Indianapolis factory and attend the launch of the …

It’s that time of year again, where our cyclocross bikes hang in our garage or basement for months on end until we brush off the …

Right before the holidays, we highlighted the release of a new wide-range 11-36 SRAM 1170 cassette aimed at the CX1 racers looking for a lower …

The Lost and Found gravel bike race and ride, held in the beautiful California Sierra, is back for 2015. 100, 60, and 30 mile options filled with scenic dirt and gravel roads await participants, and fund raised go to support the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship.

Drop handlebar cyclocrossers, gravel riders, and adventure cyclists now have an easy way of using Shimano’s clutch-based Shadow Plus Dyna-Sys rear derailleurs on their bikes with Gevenalle’s new GX shifters.

  Brooks is a name rooted in cycling tradition, although seeing one of its leather saddles at a cyclocross race isn’t the most common occurrence, …

In the heart of cyclocross season, it is hard to remember that there are different forms of cycling going on, but Jayson O’Mahoney, also known …

Way back in 2009 at Interbike we had our first look at Traitor Cycles and their steel cyclocross offerings. The cantilever brake singlespeed frameset at the …

Keen eyes looking at the back of Interbike booths could find new tire models relevant to cyclocrossers, gravel racers and adventure riders. Beyond the Challenge …

During Interbike 2014, we revealed a First Look at the 2015 Jamis Supernova Team cyclocross bike. We were also were able to get a sneak …

KHS has targeted the budget-minded rider from its inception, even defines itself as a creator of affordable and quality bikes in its company profile. This …

For 2015, Norco makes the adventure push with an enormous lineup of the “all road” bikes they call the Search. At Interbike 2014, we were …

Routt County in Colorado is filled to the brim with national forests and state parks. It also houses Steamboat Springs, home to Moots. In tribute …

Swobo, a company originally founded on bringing wool back to cycling clothing more than two decades ago, has bikes in the line up that offer alternatives …

When Litespeed designer Brad DeVaney walked the new T5g model over to a common area to help us with photographs, he instinctively began perfecting each …

Some spectators might have a difficult time defining what kind of race the Vermont Overland Grand Prix exactly is. It’s kind of a gravel race, …

We’ve given the Hilly Billy Roubaix race in West Virginia plenty of coverage over the years, but perhaps words and muddy pictures don’t quite do …

“Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.” -anonymous Today we have a fun Throwback Thursday (#tbt) post for you, and it’s a view …

Cyclocross Magazine and many of its readers enjoy a gravel ride or race, and this hidden gem might be just what you’re looking for if …

Last month, the staff at Cyclocross Magazine attempted to extend our 45-60 minute attention spans by sending our Chief Cowbell Ringer, Andrew Yee, to race at the …

Beaver, Utah- As Crusher in the Tushar race announcer Bruce Bilodeau said last year, “Welcome to the Crusher! The only race in the world that let’s …

The Hilly Billy Roubaix was a gravel grinder before gravel grinding was cool. Now, the 70-mile dirt road race brings in hundreds of riders. This …

Late last month, our Chief Cowbell Ringer, Andrew Yee, warmed up his legs for cyclocross season by entering the Lost and Found race at Lake …

Titled “The Queen of Pain” in 2004, Rebecca Rusch is a dominant endurance athlete. While she is best known for winning (and setting course records) …

Niner has stealthily moved in on the ’cross market in the past two years, first with their RLT gravel bike we saw back at Interbike and …

One of our favorite things about attending “gravel grinder” events is checking out the bikes that people build and use for these adventures. It’s similar …

Some cyclocrossers think a singlespeed is the ideal bike for cyclocross racing. It’s lighter, simpler, more mud-proof, typically more reliable, and forces you to use …

Andrew Vontz has been prepping for the Dirty Kanza Half Pint for the past year, after a first attempt in 2013. Between his race prep …

Take 100 miles of backcountry dirt, gravel and paved roads in one of California’s least-populated counties, add in some elevation, wildflowers, perfect spring weather and …

Kansas native Brian Jensen transitioned from cross-country running to cycling in 2005 after graduating from the University of Kansas.  A few years later, he won …