Otso Cycles Warakin

We met up with Dan Dittmer of Wolf Tooth Components and Otso Cycles at the 2018 Sedona Mountain Bike Festival for a key feature walkthrough of their new Otso Warakin Gravel Bike. The Warakin, named after a wolf-like creature of Native American mythology, has some very impressive features and is highly customizable.

Dave MalwitzMarch 7, 2018gravel bike, otso warakin, stainless steel bike, wolf tooth components

2018 Specialized Diverge

For 2018 Specialized further improved on their Diverge. Notable features include the Future Shock Progressive suspension system, front/rear thru-axles and the Road SWAT™ kit that fits various tools. This bike is ready for anything with clearance for up to 700x42mm or 650bx47mm tires, Plug + Play fender mounts and rack mounts.

Dave MalwitzFebruary 26, 2018specialized diverge, specialized, gravel bike, california

Gravelstoke Kit Update

We've been hard at work with the crew at Eliel Cycling to create our very first gravel kit. Inspired by adventure and exploration, while looking ahead with bold colors and a fresh design.

Dave MalwitzFebruary 22, 2018cycling kit, inspiration, design, eliel cycling, eliel crafted, california, gravel kit

Inside BWR via The SoCal Cyclist Podcast

A friend of Gravelstoke, Brian Co, just dropped a great new episode over on The SoCal Cyclist Podcast all about the Belgian Waffle Ride. With insights from several riders, including Adam Mills from Source Endurance, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Dave MalwitzFebruary 20, 2018podcast, bwr, gravel grinder

Eliel Cycling Oasis Collection

Our friends at Eliel Cycling have done it again. Their latest kit release, the Oasis Collection, has a fresh and appealing look, inspired by California's endless summer and retreats to Palm Springs. These modern lines are sure to look sharp on road and dirt. Pick up an Oasis jersey, bib shorts, socks or the whole shebang here.

Dave MalwitzFebruary 15, 2018cycling jersey, cycling kit, california, design, oasis collection, palm springs

2018 Open U.P.P.E.R. via Worldwide Cyclery

Our friends at Worldwide Cyclery sent over some fresh pics of an Open U.P.P.E.R they recently built, and we want one!

Dave MalwitzFebruary 7, 2018open cycles, open upper, adventure bike

Ibis Hakka MX

Dave MalwitzFebruary 5, 2018gravel bike, cyclocross, ibis hakka mx

Pivot Vault

Dave MalwitzJanuary 31, 2018gravel bike, pivot vault, cyclocross

Kit Inspiration Board

Exciting things are happening in the Gravelstoke community and we hope to get you more involved! Our team has been hard at work to deliver you pure stoke in the form of a gravel inspired kit. With many of our riders training for upcoming gravel grinders here in California and beyond, they asked for something special. Our inspiration comes from those who explore, seek adventure, value diversity and work to make the world a better place.

Dave MalwitzJanuary 29, 2018cycling kit, inspiration, design, eliel cycling, eliel crafted, california

Santa Cruz Stigmata

Dave MalwitzJanuary 25, 2018gravel bike, california, santa cruz, adventure bike, cycling, bikepacking, santa cruz stigmata

Everesting Everest with Specialized and Serk

The concept of attempting an Everesting upon the newly sealed roads of Everest itself seemed completely crazy, especially considering the brutal headwinds, fiercely cold temperatures, and high altitude we’d be facing. Oddly, that’s where both the adventure, and the appeal lay.

Dave MalwitzJanuary 24, 2018everesting, serk, specialized, cyclingtips, mount everest, cycling, video

Camp Cups of the West

We are a proud affiliate partner of MiiR. MiiR is a Seattle based company that created thoughtful, beautifully designed and sustainable products. Best of all, they donate 3% of revenue to projects that help people around the world and our planet. They have created these special edition camp cups inspired by some pretty cool places, like San Diego. :) Enjoy!