A Gravelstoke + Thesis Event
Two young California cycling brands come together post-Thanksgiving to escape the hustling roads of North County in search of gravel. Join Gravelstoke and San Francisco based Thesis Bike for the inaugural Black Friday Gravel Ride (BFGR).
Location: Starbucks 2512 Jamacha Road #601, El Cajon, CA 92019
Route: We’ve enlisted the genius behind our GWR route, Roman de Salvo, to craft something special for this version of the BFGR. We will provide a link to the Ride With GPS route to all of our event newsletter subscribers. Subscribe here.
Time: We will gather around 7:30AM at the Starbucks parking lot, rolling at 8AM.
Gear: We recommend a cross or gravel bike with compact road gearing and at least 35mm tires. Some of us will be on a Thesis OB1, that comes equipped with WTB Byway 650b x 47 tires. Come prepared with your own gear and supplies.
Nutrition: We are thrilled to have Bonk Breaker as the official nutrition sponsor of the Inaugural BFGR.
Post-Ride Festivities: TBD
The first piece of merch with our new event logo. Built on our favorite Brushed Cotton hat in brown with off-white embroidery for a clean look. The GWR Snapback has a great worn-in workwear feel from the start. One size fits most with an adjustable snapback closure
A premium wool sock in navy, light grey, and 2 greens to match our 2026 kit. 6” cuff and mesh upper. Comfortable, durable & made in the USA.
The Explore Wallet is a minimal, double-sided ride wallet designed to carry your phone, cards, cash and keys without the bulk. Built from ultralight Dyneema® and LiteSkin® fabrics, it's waterproof, abrasion-resistant and sized to slip into a jersey pocket without a trace. Handmade in San Diego in collaboration with Orucase. Seven years in, still the only wallet you need on the bike.
Gravelstoke x ALMSTHRE limited edition in California Gold. Compact 0.9L frame bag with dual compartments, hi-vis blue liner, waterproof zippers, weather-resistant fabric. Three mounting positions fit nearly every frame while preserving bottle space.
All-new 26oz Gravelstoke Water Bottles come in 4 colorways. Sold in sets of two for $25 plus shipping.
A limited edition 22oz Purist water bottle in Orange with a Trans Orange MoFlo 2.0 cap and art in Teal. Sold in sets of 2 for $25 plus shipping.
The Gravelstoke Glitch T-shirt combines premium soft cotton with a cyberpunk interpretation of our new angular, retro-futuristic logo. We hand picked the perfect blank to deliver exceptional comfort and durability for all your adventures. Graphic in Gold on the left chest and back, on a Vintage Black tee.
Crafted from premium soft-washed, combed ring-spun cotton, the Reroute graphic tee in Sage delivers exceptional comfort and durability for all your adventures. The design features our new shredding lion graphic alongside the Gravelstoke logo and establishment year, rendered in Vermilion and Espresso prints on both the left chest and back.
The EPIC Sticker Pack includes 5 custom die-cut stickers made from thick, high-quality vinyl designed to withstand scratches, water, and sunlight. These durable, vibrant stickers are perfect for adding long-lasting style to your gear, bottles, or bike.
- Posted in Gravel Ride
- Tagged thesis bike, gravel ride, gravel grinder
32oz custom Nalgene featuring original GWR artwork by Jud Lively. Leakproof, dishwasher-safe, narrow-mouth.