Shakeout by the Shore 2025

Recap, route, and photo gallery from the 2025 Shakeout by the Shore event in Cardiff by the Sea, CA ahead of the 14th annual BWR CA.

2025 Shakeout by the Shore: A BWR California Shakeout Ride

Join us for the 2025 Shakeout by the Shore, the unofficial BWR CA shakeout ride on April 24, 2025 in Cardiff by the Sea.

NewsDave MalwitzApril 16, 2025bwr, bwr california, shakeout in the hills, shakeout ride, shakeout by the shore

Recon Scouting Party: The GWR Advance Missions

We're deploying two strategic Scouting Parties ahead of the 2025 Great Western Reroute — each delivering a 40-mile taste of what makes the 8th annual GWR our most ambitious edition yet.

Maxhit vs XD15: Choosing the Right Bearings for your Gravel Bike

Enduro Bearings offers a lifetime warranty on both Maxhit™ and XD15. In this story we explore these two bearing innovations and the key differences in durability, performance, and value.

ReportsDave MalwitzMarch 13, 2025enduro bearings, bottom bracket, bearings, maxhit, xd15

ROKA Debuts San Remo Air Sunglasses, Blending Performance and Style

This week, ROKA announced the launch of the San Remo Air, the newest addition to its premium APEX collection.

NewsDave MalwitzMarch 12, 2025roka, sunglasses

Out of Office: Trading Gravel for Glaciers

A brief note that things will be quiet here for a few days, but we’ll be back!

NewsDave MalwitzMarch 1, 2025hiking, patagonia, out of office

California Gravel Event Calendar 2025

Explore our comprehensive 2025 California Gravel Event Calendar, complete with direct links to each event.

NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 28, 2025gravel event, gravel race, calendar, great western reroute

Grinduro Returns Home: The Ultimate Gravel Party Back in Quincy

After 5 years in Mt. Shasta, Grinduro is making its much anticipated return to where it all began - Quincy, California.

NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 27, 2025grinduro, gravel event, quincy, sierra buttes trail stweardship, sbts, gravel race

GWR Teaser Trailer

The official teaser trailer of the 2025 Great Western Reroute.

Videos, ReportsDave MalwitzFebruary 25, 2025video, gwr, great western reroute, Great Western Reroute, great western gravelstoke

SPC/LST Outtro Shirt

The new Outtro shirt from SPC/LST. A first look and favorite features.

ReportsDave MalwitzFebruary 25, 2025spclst, review, shirt

Great Western Reroute 2025 Registration is Open

Registration is now open for the 2025 Gravelstoke GWR, the ultimate gravel adventure in East County San Diego and Cleveland National Forest.

Ombraz Nose Pad Riser Review

Ombraz has launched removable nose pad risers for their entire lineup of armless sunglasses, designed to improve ventilation and reduce fogging during active wear by creating additional space between the frames and face.

ReportsDave MalwitzFebruary 10, 2025ombraz, sunglasses, 3d printing

Blue Skies Ahead: Ombraz Drops Next-Level Leggero

Your favorite armless shades just got an upgrade with Ombraz's new limited-edition Blue Mirror Leggero, designed to turn heads and cut glare from sea to summit.

NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 5, 2025ombraz, sunglasses

MADE 2025: The Art of Handmade Bicycles Returns to Portland

MADE, the largest handmade bicycle show, announces 2025 dates. The show will occur August 22-24 at Zidell Yards in Portland, OR. Exhibitor registration is open, and tickets for MADE are now available.

NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 5, 2025made in the usa, made show, handmade bikes, portland

Beyond the Hip Pack: High Above Releases the Supernatural

After countless prototypes and years of development, High Above has cracked the code on hydration pack stability with their new Supernatural pack.

ReportsDave MalwitzJanuary 31, 2025high above, hydration, gravel cycling hydration, hydration pack, review

1987 Flashback: Smith Optics Ultralite

SMITH is celebrating 60 years of innovation by digging into the archives and bringing back a classic—the Ultralite sunglass.

ReportsDave MalwitzJanuary 29, 2025smith optics, smith, sunglasses

Chiricahua Gravel Mobile Wallpaper

Free mobile wallpapers featuring gravel in the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona. Photos by Dave Malwitz.

2025 Gravelstoke Kit

Born from the creative alliance between Gravelstoke and Eliel Cycling, our 2025 collection is now available for preorder.

Between Here and There: Our Unfolding Story

Where we’ve been, and where we’re going. Join us for Gravelstoke 2025.

NewsDave MalwitzJanuary 16, 2025gravelstoke

Stinner Select Expands: The Refugio Gravel Bike Arrives

After a successful launch of the Carrizo Select, Stinner Frameworks is back with another bike in the Select line, the Refugio Select. A steel gravel bike with 50mm clearance that’s made in California.