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Combining their experience designing industry leading MTB and road handlebars, with their passion for gravel, ENVE has created their all new G Series Handlebar. Ride quality, functional hand positions, accessory mounting and modern shifting compatibility are all key features for these bars. Also introduced is the G Series Fork, a one-piece molded design that promises increased clearance / decreased weight to gravel.
Read MoreAscending 14,000 feet in a single ride is massive by any standard. Doing that all on one climb is something else entirely. Add in double-digit gradients along with a five-mile dirt section and all of a sudden Hawaii’s Mauna Kea becomes one of the hardest climbs on the planet.
Read MoreThe Ridgeline Jacket and Slate Vests are designed for performance and versatility. Form-fitting, lightweight and easily packable, these layers will be a welcome addition to your fall and winter adventures. Both feature windproof fronts and breathable mesh backs. Large back pockets provide additional storage.
Read MoreIt gets cold, you add more layers. We created a new vintage illustration and threw it on the perfect template, a classic zip-up hoodie. This jacket is currently pre-sale only with an estimated delivery of Oct. 27. Once pre-orders close, retail cost will be $55.
Read MoreLooking for a good listen, be sure to check out the latest episode of The Gravel Ride Podcast featuring Neil Shirley. An entertaining discussion where Neil drops some gravel knowledge on how the sport has evolved from an equipment and event perspective.
Read MoreIrwin Cycling wheels are designed and tested in California, and recently introduced some new products for the all-road cyclist. We got our hands on their AON GX 35 carbon disc wheelset and put these hoops through all kinds of conditions both on and off pavement.
Read MoreOur friends over at The Path Less Pedaled have been putting out some great content lately, featuring a number gravel bikes with entertaining and informative reviews. Check out their latest videos on the Endpoint Coffee Grinder and Spooky Gas Mask.
Read MoreFull gallery of the Eliel X Gravelstoke collection. Photos courtesy Topher Riley.
Read MoreENVE announces an Upgrade Program that makes getting on a pair of premium level, U.S.-made wheels easier than ever before. The Upgrade Program allows customers to trade in a pair of ENVE or non-ENVE carbon wheels and receive an upgrade credit toward any SES, M Series or G Series wheelset.
Read MoreCheck out this recent video featuring Alison Tetrick, who took the victory at DK200 in 2017. She returned to Emporia, KS this year and placed 3rd.
Read MoreOur very first Lost Abbey X Gravelstoke ride rolled from Bump Coffee at 8AM on Sept 2. Roughly 35 miles of mixed terrain was enjoyed by everyone who turned out for our first #dirtchurch ride. We ended at The Confessional in Cardiff by the Sea, a Lost Abbey tasting room that features delicious beers and good vibes.
Read MoreTwo Athlete Driven Energy Bar companies, Bonk Breaker and Picky Bars, recently introduced some new products to the market. These brands reached out to us to give their bars a test, and we happily accepted the offer. We love how these companies were founded by athletes, and both focus on creating great tasting, nutritional products. Let's see how these bars stack up in our very first Gravelstoke bar challenge.
Read MoreGravelstoke is a proud sponsor of the Inaugural Canyon Nate Harrison Gravel Challenge, a dirt time trial event that ascends the famous Nate Harrison Grade on Palomar Mountain.
Cannondale, today unveiled Topstone. Named after a favorite dirt road section near Cannondale’s global headquarters in CT, Topstone is a capable and highly versatile gravel road rig.
Read MoreWe have partnered with our friends at The Confessional, Lost Abbey's tasting room in Cardiff by the Sea, to bring you weekly gravel rides this Fall. Join us as we explore some of the finest gravel and beer San Diego has to offer!
Read MoreCheck out our Video produced as part of the Eliel X Gravelstoke collaboration, on location at Canyon Bicycles USA.
Read MoreThis week Thesis announces the opening of sales for their all new graphene-infused carbon wheelsets. Available in both Ultra-Wide Carbon 650B and Aero Wide Carbon 700C, the company claims to have brought a high end wheelset to serious gravel enthusiasts for a fraction of the price verses the competition.
Read MoreWith headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, Ass Savers has been a successful brand recognized by cyclists around the world for their simple and innovative mudguards. With strong showings in the road and mountain categories, they now bring their product design experience to gravel with several new products.
Read MoreSome images and details of the 2018 Santa Cruz Stigmata.
Read MoreEarlier this week Thesis Bike opened US pre-sales to the general public for their OB1, a high-end carbon gravel bike that claims to be the “one bike for every road”. Taking a direct-to-consumer approach, Thesis has worked directly with factories to deliver a highly attractive build starting at just $2999.
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