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gravel bikes

I tried to beat Wout Van Aert in a UCI gravel race

Surprisingly, the 2026 Paris–Roubaix and multiple Tour de France stage winner came out on top! Find out more about the Cube Nuroad C:62 EX gravel bike that Liam used to conquer the epic Marly Grav Race

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 16:01

The best and worst gravel bike upgrades (according to Liam)

Liam has thrown a few curveballs into his list. Which do you agree with?

Thu, May 07, 2026 16:01

Best gravel bikes 2026 — off-road and adventure-ready steeds to take you from tarmac to trail

Even if the vast majority of your riding is on the road, a gravel bike might still be the best option if you're a commuter, or regularly ride on mixed terrain and questionable surfaces

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 11:25

Ranking the best gravel tyres in 2026: how wide should you go, and are mountain bike tyres actually better for gravel?

Liam tries to sort the wheat from the chaff in the world of gravel tyres

Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:47

A weekend at Lauf Gritfest reminded me why I love gravel — here’s why you should consider the rougher stuff too

The three-day Lauf Gritfest ride in the Cambrian Mountains has become a staple on the UK gravel events calendar. Here's why I love the gravel scene right now

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 13:50

Canyon reckons it can make you a set of handlebars in 10 seconds — plus beautiful oversized pulley wheels, an 8.5kg e-road bike prototype, affordable gravel bikes incoming + loads more from Eurobike 2025

We've been browsing the halls of Europe's biggest bike show all week. Here are our highlights

Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:00

The future of gravel racing is here: Wilier’s all new Rave SLR ID2 is aero optimised with 52mm tyre clearance, and designed exclusively for 1x drivetrains

Wilier's brand new Rave SLR ID2 marks a new dimension in gravel racing, with a focus on speed, versatility, and off-road performance. This meticulously designed Italian gravel race certainly defies convention

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 10:00

2025 Ribble Ultra-Grit gravel bike riding shot

Ribble launches five new gravel bikes with up to 53mm tyre clearance, various frame materials, e-bike options, and prices from £1,699

The Ultra-Grit race model and Allgrit adventure bikes come with up to 53mm tyre clearance at the front and 50mm at the rear, fully internal cable routing, suspension fork compatibility, and an array of mounting options

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:05

Should brands stop claiming gravel bikes “can go anywhere”? Lawyer discusses £4.5m Planet X fork failure case, its implications for the cycling industry, and the need for honest, transparent marketing

On this week’s episode, lawyer Julian Chamberlayne calls for the introduction of specific gravel bike testing regulations, while we ask whether Simon Yates’ epic Giro d’Italia win makes him one of Britain’s all-time cycling greats

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 15:42

Planet X Tempest SRAM Force 1 Titanium Gravel Bike

Doctor left paralysed after Planet X carbon fork failure secures £4.5m payout, as lawyers argue case highlights “the testing and manufacture of gravel bikes warrants closer attention”

NHS doctor sustained life-changing spinal cord injury when Planet X Tempest's carbon fork sheared in two on a grass slope, with lawyers now raising concerns about lack of uniformity to gravel bike testing and advertising

Wed, May 07, 2025 14:25