Scotty Albough and Amanda Schaap took home victories at the 2017 Avalon Pontoons Alma GP. Read the race report and see results.
Soma widened its Cazadero to a 700×50 model. We take a first look at a tire that seeks to balance low center resistance with effective off-road treads.
Clever Standard keeps reinventing the chain tool. We’ve fallen in love with the original Clever Tool. Now the company has unveiled the why-didn’t-I-think-of-that Chain Barrel.
The versatile go-anywhere Kona Rove line adds two new frames, and three 650b models with the Rove LTD, Rove NRB DL and Rove NRB. We take a look at the new six-bike lineup.
Hutchinson took its time to develop its first gravel tire, but Overide is here and comes in two casings and two widths. Was it worth the wait? We put them to the test.
Kona has unveiled its three “Jake” cyclocross models for 2018. The Super Jake, Major Jake and Jake the Snake have revised geometry and updated features.
The HED Ardennes SL disc brake alloy tubular wheelset delivers a weight near similar carbon wheels at a lower cost. We look at this alloy tubular CX option.
John Caletti modified his typical cyclocross frameset to suit the trails of Paul Component’s backyard trails in Chico. Our look at this monster cross beauty.
Janel Holcomb won her debut the Crusher in the Tushar gravel race. We profile her winning Focus Mares cyclocross bike.
Who needs a gravel bike or tubeless gravel tires at the Crusher in the Tushar? Rob Squire doesn’t. We profile his unique winning Felt F1x bike.
It’s been a while since we looked at the Cinelli Zydeco CX/gravel bike. We take a look at the 2017 model with a lower bottom bracket, more tire clearance and a new carbon fork.
Cyclocross is coming. Are you ready? For many, being ready is having a lightweight set of tubular race wheels. We’ve got the latest from Mavic …
Boyd Cycling unveiled its Jocassee carbon 650b gravel wheels, Ready2Ride purchase option, and the CXM-inspired tubeless tire sealant. We take a look at Press Camp.
WTB’s gravel tire line keeps expanding, and today the company unveiled its new All-Weather Resolute 42 gravel tire. Here’s the details and our first ride impressions.
For the entire Dirty Kanza 200, one name remained atop the leaderboard standings at each time check: Alison Tetrick. Get to know the gravel newbie via our interview with the Kanza Queen.
Shimano’s long-awaited update to its workhorse Ultegra groupset is unveiled. What’s in store for cyclocross and gravel cyclists? We take a look at the new group, with official weights and images.
Carl Decker obsesses over finding the right tool for the job. We take a look at his winning choice for the 2017 Lost and Found gravel race.
Former road pro Neil Shirley is a contender at any major gravel race he lines up for. On the eve of the 2017 Dirty Kanza, he gives readers insight into his pre-race thoughts and prep.
Wolber was a major player in the tire world, producing 1.5 million tubulars a year, including 3 popular cyclocross options. We look back at this forgotten brand.
Mavic has rolled out new hoop options for cyclocross and gravel cyclists, with a long-awaited update to the Open Pro rim, and a 25mm internal width XA Elite wheelset.
The Spark series from Montreal, Canada-based Opus Bikes offers plenty of value with five options in the $1100 – $1750 range.
Dean Bikes knows not everyone can afford its Boulder-built titanium creations. Its Antero cyclocross frame aims to lower the barrier.
Jamis expands the Renegade series for 2017 with five different models including two carbon framed bikes, two steel and one alloy. This bike is targeted towards the commuter, bikepacker, tourer and gravel rider.
Fezzari helps you get your gravel on with its new carbon Shafer with a risk-free policy. Test it out on your terrain, & if you don’t love it, they’ll take it back.
There was a lot of kidding around at Sea Otter as kids’ bike companies proliferated & showed off new cx-worthy bikes from Islabikes, Cleary, Woom, Prevelo & Frog Bikes.
Suspension forks have won ‘cross races in the past, and Fox hopes its new AX Fork will smooth out the path to a few more. Craig Richey reports on his first race with the new AX fork.
The Turner Cyclosys is not a new model but some of the new color schemes are. The bike can also run 700x43c or 650Bx47c tires.
The answer to one bike dreams is the titanium R+, according to Ogden-based Why Cycles. We take a look at the versatile road / gravel / cyclocross machine.
Hutchinson rolls out its new Overide gravel tire, a new CX+ category, and its now-available Sector 32 pavé tire at Sea Otter. We take a first look.
Irwin Cycling, a new brand of wheels in the States, specializes in carbon with high quality bearings and quick-engaging freehubs. We preview the company’s carbon tubeless offerings.