Our resident adventure field tester, Matteo Pistono, pedaled chunky single track and gravel fire roads with the Swift Olliepack and shares first impressions.

ReportsMatteo PistonoSeptember 20, 2022bikepacking, bikepacking bag review, swift, swift industries, review, matteo pistono

Snek Dry Creek Merino Tee Is Simply The Best

Today Snēk introduces the Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee, our favorite short sleeve tee for both on and off the bike. Learn more about the new Kickstarter project from the Utah-based company and our first impressions after testing.

ReportsDave MalwitzSeptember 14, 2022snek, snek cycling, utah, tee, merino wool, review

Alba Optics SOLO Review

A long-term review of the SOLO sunglasses from Alba Optics by Jerod Foster. After 1 year with the SOLOs, Jerod goes deep into what he likes and what can be improved on these cycling shades.

ReportsJerod FosterAugust 31, 2022alba optics, sunglasses, gear review, memberstory, jerod foster

Velocio Concept Radiator Jersey Review

In this gear review, we look at the all-new Concept Radiator Jersey from Velocio to see how it stacks up for scorching rides on and off-road.

ReportsDave MalwitzAugust 22, 2022velocio, cycling kit

Logos Components Changes the Gravel Wheel Game Forever

After hearing through gravel community forums of a new wheel brand from the people behind Thesis Bike, we are happy to report that the rumors are true.

NewsDave MalwitzAugust 15, 2022logos components, thesis bike, randall jacobs

Gravelstoke Purist Bottles 3.0

New Gravelstoke Purist bottles in 22oz and 26oz now available while supplies last.

NewsDave MalwitzAugust 15, 2022purist, purist bottles, gravelstoke goods

Outer Shell Mini Bar Bag

All new from Bay Area-based Outer Shell comes their first take on a small handlebar bag. The Outer Shell Mini Bar Bag looks as good as you would expect from the bag company that brought us our favorite saddle bag.

NewsDave MalwitzAugust 9, 2022outer shell, outershell bag, handle, bar bag

Cadence Collection x Gravelstoke Get Lost Gravel Ride

Join us for the Get Lost Gravel Ride with Cadence Collection on July 30, 2022 at Lost Cyclery in San Marcos, CA.

NewsDave MalwitzJuly 21, 2022cadence collection, gravel ride, lost cyclery, hop concept, ascend coffee

PNW Components Satellite Saddle Bag Review

The new Saddle Bag from PNW Components has some pretty cool features that make it stand out in a sea of options. Read our review of the new Satellite now on Recon.

ReportsDave MalwitzJuly 20, 2022pnw components, saddlebag, saddle bag, bags, review, memberstory

The Ride with Ben Delaney

Formerly at BikeRadar, VeloNews and Outside, Ben Delaney brings over 20 years of cycling journalism experience to a new YouTube channel called The Ride with Ben Delaney.

NewsDave MalwitzJuly 20, 2022the ride with ben delaney, ben delaney, youtube

Gravelstoke Kit 5.0 Preorder

Without further delay, our 2022 Gravelstoke x Eliel Kit Pre-sale is now live. Gravelstoke Kit 5.0 includes several new jersey designs, a team jacket, cargo bibs, and Gravel Tee v2. Preorder by July 24, midnight PST.

New Gravel Fork from No. 6 Composites

The new No. 6 Gravel Fork looks like a great option for adventure builds with its excellent tire clearance (up to 47mm x 700 or 52mm x 650 tires), standard fender mounts, and high construction quality.

NewsDave MalwitzJuly 15, 2022no. 6 composites, no. 22, gravel fork, carbon fork

The Lake Ride

A new summer-night gravel series presented by Gravelstoke. Ride bikes, collect points, and win dope prizes!

The Spirit of Gravel: A 2022 ENVE Grodeo Image Gallery

A photo gallery and event recap from the 2022 ENVE Builder’s Roundup and Grodeo Ride on June 25, 2022 in Ogden, UT, home of ENVE Composites. The Grodeo is a 92-mile masterpiece of gravel in the Wasatch Mountains.

Restrap Bumper Bar and Full Frame Bag Review

In this story we take a closer look at the new Restrap Bumper Bar, paired with a Restrap 7L Race Bar Bag. Also reviewed is the Restrap Full Frame Bag - Medium. Restrap is a UK-based gravel and bikepacking bag maker that manufactures all of its bags in Leeds, England.

ReportsDave MalwitzJune 28, 2022restrap, bikepacking, bags, handlebar bag, frame bag, review, memberstory

Chumba Bikes Introduces Yaupon Gravel Bike

Austin-based Chumba Bikes today announces the all-new Yaupon, a so-called ATB or All Terrain Bicycle that looks to be capable for everything from sweet singletrack, multi-day bikepacking or a massive gravel loop.

NewsDave MalwitzJune 20, 2022chumba, steel gravel bike, gravel bike

Velocio Introduces First Cargo Bib

Just in time for that epic summer adventure ride, Velocio introduces their first cargo bib, the Utility Bib Short. An ultralight cargo bib with four pockets that retails for $299.

NewsDave MalwitzJune 19, 2022velocio, cargo bib, gravel apparel

Voile x Gravelstoke

We created our very first custom Voile strap featuring the new GS logo in black on a Tan-colored strap. These straps are 15” in length and feature durable nylon buckles.

Happier Bar Bags with the Restrap Bumper Bar

Announced today, the new Bumper Bar from UK-based Restrap is a unique accessory designed to keep bags that are mounted to handlebars more upright.

NewsDave MalwitzJune 15, 2022restrap, bikepacking

Rigs of the Gravelina Ride Mixer

The bikes, bags, and essential gear of four bikes from an overnighter bikepacking trip to Catalina Island.