Mike McDermott takes us along for the ride of a lifetime through the Colombian Andes with fellow Gravelstoke rider Peter Sutcliffe for the 2026 Transcordilleras 8-stage gravel bikepacking race.

ReportsMike McDermottApril 2, 2026gunnison county, colorado, colorado gravel, telluride, otso, otso warakin, wolf tooth, wolf tooth components, rocky talkies, crested butte gravel, colorado gravel race

Colorado's Hidden Gravel Goldmine: 72 Hours Exploring Gunnison County

Gunnison County is a hidden gem where more than 1,100 miles of National Forest Service roads weave through alpine passes, volcanic pinnacles, and sage valleys. Over three days, guided by polar adventurer Eric Larsen, we explored some of Colorado's most stunning gravel terrain.

ReportsDaniel PalmaDecember 23, 2025gunnison county, colorado, colorado gravel, telluride, otso, otso warakin, wolf tooth, wolf tooth components, rocky talkies, crested butte gravel, colorado gravel race

Top 5 Gravel Race Bikes of 2019

What is the best gravel race bike? I don’t know, man; what is the best beer? Beyond your personal taste preference, where you live and what you like to race largely determines what’s best for you. But Dave asked me to put down The Best Gravel Bikes on digital paper, so here we are.