Posts tagged unbound gravel

Easton redesigned its EA90 SL Disc tubeless wheelset with its new Vault hub. We take a first look at the alloy cyclocross and gravel wheelset.

Nick Legan’s book Gravel Cycling is the first definitive book on gravel and bikepacking. We chat with him about his book, tips for beginners and more.

The Trek Boone RSL cyclocross bike got lighter and added a front IsoSpeed decoupler for more compliance. Will the changes have you ready to race this fall?

Mountain biker Zach Calton of Utah won his home state Crusher in the Tushar in 2018. We chat with him about the win and how his off-road skills helped him.

Augmented reality glasses, for real-world riding? We put the Everysight Raptor shades to the test on gravel rides, commutes and cyclocross training.

SaltAir Cycles owner Matthew Nelson rode his own handmade steel gravel bike at the 2018 Lost and Found Gravel Grinder. We profile his custom bike.

Cyclocrossers starred at their 2018 XCO Mountain Bike Nationals. We have a run-down of the top results from Nationals and the BC Bike Race.

Kae Takeshita went double aero on her 3T Exploro Flatmount LTD with aero bars at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We profile her setup for the 206-mile race.

Michael van den Ham rode the front-suspended Lauf True Grit gravel bike at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We profile his bike and 206-mile setup.

The Crusher in the Tushar gravel race in Utah crowned two new champions in 2018. See results for the Women’s and Men’s Pro/Open races.

This Saturday, the Crusher in the Tushar will draw 678 brave cyclists including former world champs and gravel stars to contest the 2018 event. See the full start lists.

Amanda Nauman says her Niner RLT 9 RDO gravel bike rides like a “Cadillac.” We profile her 2018 Dirty Kanza 200 setup and component choices.

Schwinn looks to win back enthusiasts with its SRAM Rival-equipped Vantage RX1 soft tail gravel/adventure bike. We take a first look.

England’s Battle in the Bowl race combines cyclocross and gravel in one race. The highlight video provides a look at the spectacle of the race.

Jay Barre converted his Surly Cross Check commuter to a singlespeed and took it to the 2018 Lost and Found gravel grinder. We profile his steel bike.

Shimano’s XC5 is a gravel-oriented shoe designed for time on and off the bike. We put them to the test to see if they’re ready for your next gravel ride.

Japan’s Kae Takeshita moved to the U.S. to be a pilot, but along the way, she discovered gravel racing. We follow the story of her cycling passion.

Brook Watts rarely sits still. He stopped by to chat about the 2018 World Cup Waterloo in Wisconsin, selling RenoCross and attending Dirty Kanza.

The Hilly Billy Roubaix is a tough gravel grinder with a fun post-race scene to help riders forget about the pain. We take a look at the 2018 event.

Young women cyclocross stars are in Helena, MT for the second Women’s MontanaCrossCamp run by coach Geoff Proctor. We have this year’s roster and more.

Barry Wicks built a full-suspension Kona Hei Hei DL frame into his gravel bike. We profile his comfy crossover built for ripping gravel downhills.

Aero bars in gravel racing? More rules? CXM readers weighed in for our poll on the future of gravel racing. See what folks had to say with poll results.

Donnelly released its new G//C gravel bike at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We profile the new model Jamey Driscoll rode in Kansas’ Flint Hills.

2018 marked the fourth edition of Alberta, Canada’s Ghost of the Gravel race. Learn more about the boo-tiful route and see results from this year’s race.

Masters racer Ian Tubbs of Washington pulled off an impressive 4th-place finish at the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We have the story of his gutsy gravel race.

Do we need more rules in Strider Bike Racing? This video from Japan helps provide the answer to a hot topic in the cycling world.

The 2018 Dirty Kanza 200 race raised some questions about the future of gravel racing. We want to hear your thoughts on gravel’s future.

The Carson City Off-Road Capital 50 was the third stop of the 2018 Epic Rides Off-Road series. See results for how cyclocross and mountain bike stars fared.

European road pros got to experience gravel racing at the 2018 Dwars Door Het Hageland in Belgium. Watch the highlights for a look at the rough road racing.

Katerina Nash was back on an Orbea Terra at the 2018 Lost and Found Gravel Grinder. We profile her bike and see how she overcame a flat at the CA race.