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Nibelungen Gravel Ride Edition 2021, Germany: by Timo Rokitta

By TimoRokitta July 19, 2021

Just in time for the beginning of July 2021, the corona restrictions in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate were further relaxed. Thus, the Nibelungen gravel ride could take place for…

Atomik / BERD Spokes ALGR29 Aluminum Performance Gravel Wheels: Negating the Need for Carbon?

By JOM July 16, 2021

"Atomik Carbon represents the latest technological advances in carbon-fiber bicycle performance products. Engineered from the trail up to be stronger, lighter, and faster, Atomik Carbon rims are exceptionally light, laterally…

The Road to Badlands 2021 – Part Two – The Spanish Challenge: by Sebastian Breuer

By SebastianBreuer July 14, 2021

Hello friends, Now it's time to report back with the next chapter on the way to the 2021 Badlands Bikepacking Race. A lot has happened over the past few days.…

Orbit360 Gravel Series: Germany 2021 – Part One by Timo Rokitta

By TimoRokitta July 13, 2021

Due to the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic in Germany, many bike events had been canceled. But, this didn’t mean the end of cycling. The organiser of Orbit360, Raphael Albrecht, and his…

North Central Texas Gravel Cycling: Gainesville, Texas & Beyond!

By JOM July 12, 2021

Gainesville, Texas "Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Cooke County, Texas, United States. Its population was 16,002 at the 2010 census. It is part of the…

ENVE Grodeo Builder Round-Up 2021: The Steel & Aluminium Bikes – Weis, Mariposa, Sklar, Spooky, Rock Lobster & More!

By JOM July 9, 2021

"The ENVE Grodeo was held on June 25th and 26th of 2021 and featured the Builder Round-Up open house on Friday where more than 30 of the most renowned custom…

ENVE Grodeo Builder Round-Up 2021: The Carbon Bikes – Pursuit, Festka, FiftyOne, Prova, Allied, Argonaut & ENVE!

By JOM July 8, 2021

"The ENVE Grodeo was held on June 25th and 26th of 2021 and featured the Builder Round-Up open house on Friday where more than 30 of the most renowned custom…

Podcast: Jon Freeman, Rapha’s Head of Hardgoods: Shoe Design, the Explore Powerweave Gravel Cycling Shoe & More!

By JOM July 7, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down with Jon Freeman, Rapha's Head of Hardgoods to discuss the Explore Powerweave gravel cycling shoe. We look at what it…

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El Camino 105: A Texas Gravel Adventure, Riding from Palestine & Beyond

By JOM July 6, 2021

"Tired of the 9-5, working for the man? Need to get out in nature? If so, you are sane! The Piney Woods offers new places to ride, share good times…

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Boyd Cycling updates 650b & 700c Jocassee Gravel wheels for 2021: 200+ grams lighter, rims get wider

By JOM July 2, 2021

New, wider low profile rim helps to shave over 200 grams from the previous version. 700 and 650b sizes available. Boyd Cycling, a craft wheel manufacturer based out of Greenville,…

Ranchers, Gravel Cycling Community Come Together in Steamboat Springs

By JOM July 1, 2021

Steamboat Springs’ deep cycling and ranching traditions will come together in a meaningful way at the 2021 SBT GRVL race. One of Colorado’s premier cycling events, SBT GRVL brings some…

Classified launches 12-speed cassettes bringing compatibility with SRAM 12-speed groupsets

By JOM July 1, 2021

"The Classified POWERSHIFT system incorporates the functionality of the front derailleur, inside the rear hub. This innovative shifting technology allows you to change gears instantaneously, under full load and with…

ENVE Grodeo Builder Round-Up 2021: The Titanium Bikes – Sage, Holland, Firefly, No. 22, Naked & More!

By JOM July 1, 2021

"The ENVE Grodeo was held on June 25th and 26th of 2021 and featured the Builder Round-Up open house on Friday where more than 30 of the most renowned custom…

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Podcast: 2021 ENVE Builder Round-Up & Grodeo – Falconer, Holland, Inglis, Mosaic, No.22, Pine Cycles, Sage, Salt Air, Sycip & Wies!

By JOM June 30, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, chats this week with custom builders who made the trip to ENVE's second Builder Round-up, and inaugural Grodeo ride event! Craig grabs…