Knowledge (XXG)

Gravel cycling

Source đź“ť

223:, combining the efficiency of road cycling with the capability to ride on rough and loose terrain of mountain biking. It allows riders more freedom to choose routes than road cycling, without many of the physical and equipment-related barriers of mountain biking. Gravel cycling is nearly as old as cycling itself, with most significant developments in the racing side having occurred in the 20th century. Gravel racing as a discipline has its own global series and world championship. 691:) and 700c (29 inches). Tire width can vary from 30 to 50 millimeters (mm). The lower end of that range is closer to road bike tires, making them better suited for light off-road situations. The wider side approaches mountain bike tires and is well adapted to use on trails with large pebbles, sticks, and worse traction. If a tire becomes too wide, it won't fit in some bike frames, making maximum tire width a significant factor for riders purchasing new bicycles. 602: 498:. Their grassroots movement gathered steam and as of 2022 is one of the largest gravel races in the world. In 2021, Gravel Worlds® received their registered trademark officially becoming THE Gravel Worlds. Thousands of riders from around the world race Gravel Worlds every year in Lincoln, Nebraska in late August. Champions of this event receive a world championship jersey, a pirate sword trophy, and the title of World Champion and "Captain of the Gravel Seas". 414:(formerly called Dirty Kanza), started in 2006 and is 320 kilometres (200 mi) long. Unbound Gravel is a good example of how much gravel biking has grown in recent years: in 2006 there was a total of 34 riders that participated in the 320-kilometre (200 mi) race. In June 2019, 2,750 riders lucky enough to be picked from a lottery crossed the start line of the Dirty Kanza 200 and organizers had to introduce other mileage categories. 653:). Compared to road groupsets, gravel groupsets tend to have features from MTB groupsets like a clutched rear derailleur (to keep chain tension on when riding on uneven surfaces to avoid chain jumping), lower gearing options (lower than 1:1, bigger sprockets and/or smaller chainrings, like for example a super-compact 48/32T or 46/30T chainset and a 11-34T cassette), and a wider side-to-side chainline for more tire clearance. 142: 38: 553: 564:, since its start in the 19th century. Due to a lack of paved roads in most regions, anyone partaking in an overnight bicycle ride had to prepare in a similar way to how modern gravel cyclists do. The bicycles they used shared characteristics with modern gravel bicycles. These bicycles were often sold as dedicated 715:, wallet, or food, although it is limited by low capacity. Frame bags solve this issue of capacity. They can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any rider's need. Some bags mount behind the seat and can carry sleeping and cooking equipment, but a complete dismount is necessary to access them. 373:
The culture of gravel biking has been a reason it has grown in popularity. Gravel races rarely call for a team of coaches and bicycle technicians. Gravel riders are generally focused on getting through a course rather than maintaining a pace during races. This give way to camaraderie on the trail and
299:
emerged. It took inspiration from gravel cycling in many ways, such as allowing riders to tackle tough, off road terrain and inspiring comradery between riders. Mountain biking ended up taking the off road aspect of gravel to the extreme, eventually requiring a different yet similar set of skills and
786:
Gravel biking in particular can exaggerate these effects by placing the rider in natural environments. Regularly spending time in nature can further reduce street and improve mental health. Participating in group rides or races increases social interaction, which can lead to additional mental health
327:
pandemic. Lockdown procedures in many countries severely limited the number of activities many people could perform outside. Cycling as a whole requires little physical contact, which made it a popular option for people looking for something to do. Gravel cycling allowed riders to explore outside of
239:
Gravel racing is a major part of the gravel cycling world. Some gravel races blur the line between ride and race, allowing riders to experience the thrill of a timed challenge while still enjoying the perseverance and comradery required to successfully complete a track. Gravel races occur globally
231:
Although the term "gravel cycling" has only been in popular use for about a decade, the cycling style that it describes has been a significant part of the cycling world for much longer. Contrary to popular belief, gravel cycling does not necessarily have to take place upon a gravel road. Rather,
795:
Unpaved roads produce less pollution than the majority of paved roads. Gravel and dirt paths are less likely to be harmful to local and global ecosystems. Choosing a bicycle over a fossil fuel emitting vehicle, such as a car, dramatically decreases a person's environmental impact. Fewer harmful
663:
Where gravel bikes differ from road bikes is that the bars are usually wider, geometry is adapted to be more comfortable riding offroad for long periods of time and modern gravel bikes will also feature a 1x drivetrain removing the front derailleur. Wheels are generally wider and forks and rear
543:
Gravel cycling as a whole has no governing body such as the UCI or USADA. Each race has its own rules, ethos, and character. Despite the balkanization of the races, a professional field of racers does exist, with each racer creating their own schedule of event to participate in. An independent
544:
organization called Pure Gravel has created a ranking system called the "Pure Gravel Power Rankings" in order to score and rank professional gravel racers across the myriad gravel races throughout the year. A King and Queen of gravel are crowned at the end of every calendar year.
710:
Many modern gravel bikes have an excess of mounting points for external frame storage. Bags are not required for shorter rides, but any gravel bicycle touring or bikepacking ride will doubtlessly feature them. One option is top tube bags. This allows for easy access to a
1533: 664:
triangle and seats stays will allow for much wider tires to cope with the terrain and requirements of riding off-road.  It is common for a gravel bike to have 35 to 50 millimeter (mm) tires, compared to 23–25 mm for a road bike.
767:. Cycling uses every major muscle group in some capacity, providing an effective full body workout. This improves muscular strength in a variety of areas. Cycling improves decision making, response time, and balance in older adults. 773:
Commuting via bicycle can be considered gravel cycling, depending on the terrain. Commuter cycling decreases all-cause mortality and cancer mortality. It also decreases the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.
355:. When selecting a bicycle for a race, cyclists must have detailed knowledge of the course. The type of terrain, weather, length, and time of year all play significant roles in deciding what equipment riders use. 782:
Cycling reduces stress, improve mental health, and increases cognitive function. Cycling triggers the brain to release endorphins, which can improve the mood of riders. It can also reduce anxiety and depression.
232:
riding on any unpaved surface is considered gravel cycling. This includes gravel, dirt, rocky terrain, woodchips, and anything in between. Gravel routes frequently lead riders away from paved roads and other
667:
The relaxed geometry of mountain bikes is the foundation of gravel bike frames but gravel bikes are lighter, faster and more responsive than a mountain bike. Gravel bikes also use characteristics of both
763:. It increases cardiovascular activity for youths and elevates your heart rate to improve riders' circulatory systems. This makes it a viable option to burn calories, manage weight, and decrease 268:
Due to road infrastructure improving with time, road bike racing shifted almost entirely to paved roads. In America, the use of paved roads was largely influenced by a group of cyclists called
370:
If riders receive outside support at any location other than official checkpoints it will result in immediate disqualification. Riders may assist other riders by any means and at any time.
240:
throughout the entire year, although American and European races receive the majority of media coverage in the cycling world. A small number of road races embrace long stretches of unpaved
367:
as an example, there are checkpoints spaced about 80 kilometres (50 mi) apart for longer races, and riders must carry water and food, as well as fix their own tires and bikes.
698:
has not gone unnoticed in the gravel scene. Tubeless sealant's ability to effortlessly seal punctures, as well as run lower tire pressure has made it more common than traditional
344:, include long distances, often 160 to 320 kilometres (100 to 200 mi), primarily behind held on gravel roads, and mass starts including all categories of racers, similar to 261:
In the early days of road bike racing, most roads were not paved, so most races were held primarily on unpaved/dirt/gravel roads. One of the earliest examples is the
1292: 770:
Cycling is considerably more low-impact than many alternative exercise options. This increases joint health, as well as decreasing risk of injury.
1395: 1092: 1043: 814: 609:
used for racing, with 46/30 chainrings and an 11-40 cassette giving a very wide spread of gears, and 650b wheels with 48 mm wide tires
672:
and road bikes for better comfort on long rides and the wheel clearance to accommodate rides done in torrential conditions (heavy rain).
1736: 351:
The bicycles and courses in gravel racing vary widely, from road bicycles with wide tires to bicycles that share characteristics with
1453: 1343: 1159: 121: 55: 292:, on a closed circuit during a relatively short time (1 hour), and jump or carry their bikes over obstacles and steep climbs. 532: 510: 456: 102: 59: 284:
Next to road bike racing, separate off-road cycling disciplines emerged. In autumn and winter in a few European countries,
74: 502: 158: 528: 269: 81: 308:
In the 21st century, riding and racing road bikes on gravel roads gained popularity. Gravel cycling, as a mixture of
579:, a variant of bicycle touring. Bikepacking is a form of traveling by bike with lightweight luggage, mostly without 1565: 48: 428: 88: 1012: 436: 388: 1741: 1695: 70: 1223: 421: 396: 1424: 1059: 935: 506: 288:
is a popular professional sport. Cyclo-crossers ride off-road (on grass, sand, mud...) on a variant of a
1731: 440: 153: 1482: 1134: 1481:
Oja, P.; Titze, S.; Bauman, A.; de Geus, B.; Krenn, P.; Reger-Nash, B.; Kohlberger, T. (August 2011).
1726: 910: 518: 1108: 764: 669: 623: 374:
caters to a fun and relaxed atmosphere that is not always present in road and mountain bike races.
873: 471: 1231: 1164: 1017: 819: 796:
chemicals are released into the air, noise pollution is cut down, and carbon emissions decrease.
688: 460: 841: 601: 587:. Also, bikepacking is usually off-road, making it more closely associated with gravel cycling. 400: 1179: 961: 1667: 1631: 1613: 1510: 1502: 1265: 1088: 1039: 1033: 881: 233: 1592:"Two Pilot Studies of the Effect of Bicycling on Balance and Leg Strength among Older Adults" 618:
The bicycles that cyclists use in gravel races and gravel rides can vary widely (can also be
1621: 1603: 1494: 646: 535:. In 2023, the team was led by Lauren Stephens and Keegan Swenson, both national champions. 95: 482:
In Norway, Sweden and Finland, the Nordic Gravel Series are a series of gravel challenges.
1680: 1227: 580: 565: 561: 411: 317: 220: 265:. The race started in 1896 and features over 150 miles of gravel and cobblestone roads. 1626: 1591: 1454:"The Benefits of Gravel Biking and Why It's Ideal For The Environment – Shout Learning" 759:
As a cardiovascular activity, cycling has been proven to provide a variety of positive
676: 627: 606: 596: 407: 364: 352: 296: 273: 245: 209: 1652: 474:
is a 200-kilometre (120 mi) off-road timed cycling challenge that takes place in
1720: 1498: 1368: 695: 619: 575:
Since the 2010s, gravel cycling and gravel bicycles have been widely associated with
569: 443:
National Forests, with approximately 84,000 feet (26,000 m) of total elevation.
417: 262: 178: 17: 1407: 743: 712: 395:. Some precursors to gravel racing in its current form include road races like the 309: 289: 216: 212:
are used; in other cases, any bicycle capable of covering the terrain can be used.
1396:
What’s the difference between a gravel groupset and a road groupset? - Pearson1860
986: 141: 1082: 1035:
The Cyclist's Bucket List: A Celebration of 75 Quintessential Cycling Experiences
391:, where gravel cycling evolved from cyclists riding long stretches of gravel and 1293:"Mathieu van der Poel returns to action at inaugural Gravel World Championships" 576: 522: 432: 313: 285: 241: 37: 1217: 735: 719: 699: 687:
Gravel tires come in a variety of sizes and widths. The most common are 650b (
650: 392: 345: 1617: 1506: 1084:
Gravel Cycling: The Complete Guide to Gravel Racing and Adventure Bikepacking
885: 552: 431:
in June is an approximately 1,600-kilometre (1,000 mi) self-supported (
1635: 1514: 1109:"Gravel racing explained: the formats, bikes, equipment and why we love it" 1608: 656:
Gravel bikes, at first glance, look very similar to road bikes with their
146:
Waiting for Dirty Kanza (now Unbound Gravel) bike race to start at sunrise
1317: 723: 675:
Still, gravel bikes vary, and the different models cover a range between
657: 638: 464: 324: 760: 642: 584: 201: 718:
Some riders forgo bags on their bicycles at all, instead opting for a
420:
is an up to 160-kilometre (100 mi) road/off-road cycling race in
633:
However, since the 2010s, a dedicated type of bicycle is marketed as
514: 491: 475: 205: 1344:"Swenson, Stephens lead USA team at UCI Gravel World Championships" 1590:
Rissel, Chris; Passmore, Erin; Mason, Chloe; Merom, Dafna (2013).
1253: 600: 551: 1191: 495: 1067: 424:. The event is known as the World's Largest Gravel Road Race. 31: 200:
is a sport or a leisure activity, in which participants ride
276:
got narrow tires and were no longer fit for off-road usage.
1408:"What is Gravel Riding? - One Track Mind Cycling Magazine" 455:- The Gralloch is the UK’s premier gravel event and only 556:
Bikepacking with a gravel bicycle and a hammock in Brazil
513:. This first edition of the Championship will be held in 323:
Gravel cycling received significant attention during the
168:
Since beginning of cycling; modern era began around 2006.
1534:"The Benefits of Cycling for Physical and Mental Health" 1487:
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
1160:"Extreme Race's Allure Is Simple: 200 Miles of Gravel" 637:
to cover the new cycling discipline. Dedicated gravel
459:
qualifier which is held annually on the tracks around
1653:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature
328:any area they may have other been unable to leave. 177: 172: 164: 151: 62:. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. 962:"Gravel is as old as cycling! – Rene Herse Cycles" 815:"Neither Wind Nor Gravel Will Stop These Grinders" 1483:"Health benefits of cycling: a systematic review" 560:Riding on gravel roads has always been a part of 630:with wider tires, depending on the conditions). 244:, most notably, the prestigious Italian classic 1013:"What it's like to race in the Dirty Kanza 200" 272:, who advocated for improving road conditions. 257:End of 19th century - beginning of 20th century 1391: 1389: 842:"Everything You Need to Know to Master Gravel" 505:announced they will sanction in 2022 both the 509:with about 18 races in 4 continents, and the 403:) which are road races with gravel sections. 8: 1696:"How Riding a Bike Benefits the Environment" 1564:Services, Department of Health & Human. 134: 1596:Journal of Environmental and Public Health 133: 1625: 1607: 122:Learn how and when to remove this message 1192:"Barry-Roubaix: Killer Gravel Road Race" 641:are available from three major vendors ( 1230:). 31 May 2018. Event occurs at 1:02. 872:Singleton, Hannah (14 September 2022). 805: 215:Gravel cycling bridges the gap between 1676: 1665: 660:and lack of front or rear suspension. 548:Gravel bicycle touring and bikepacking 539:Gravel Rankings and World Championship 1559: 1557: 1555: 1528: 1526: 1524: 1476: 1474: 1448: 1446: 1419: 1417: 1266:"UCI Gravel World Championships 2022" 1234:from the original on 21 December 2021 813:Farrel, Sean Patrick (11 June 2013). 208:roads. Sometimes, specially designed 7: 904: 902: 867: 865: 863: 836: 834: 832: 830: 320:became a new discipline of cycling. 60:adding citations to reliable sources 27:Bicycle sport mostly on gravel roads 874:"Gravel Biking Is Picking Up Speed" 517:in October and the Dutch champion, 236:, leaving them immersed in nature. 1342:Laura Weislo (18 September 2023). 1060:"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)" 406:One of the premiere gravel races, 25: 1425:"Essential Gravel Goods and Gear" 399:and Boulder–Roubaix (named after 1499:10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01299.x 1168:. Associated Press. 23 May 2015. 1135:"Top 10 gravel races in the USA" 1133:Ostanek, Daniel (16 June 2020). 1081:Legan, Nick (20 December 2017). 525:, Nicolas Roche and Alex Howes. 140: 36: 1694:Hallisey, Karen (11 May 2022). 1254:https://www.grallochgravel.com/ 909:Robles, Roxy (31 August 2022). 336:The distinguishing features of 47:needs additional citations for 1291:Ryan, Barry (3 October 2022). 511:UCI Gravel World Championships 457:UCI Gravel World Championships 1: 915:Adventure Cycling Association 911:"The Basics of Gravel Riding" 494:in Lincoln, Nebraska started 1219:GCN's Top Five Gravel Events 1011:Taylor, Tom (14 June 2017). 521:is amongst the favoris with 1570:www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au 1566:"Cycling - health benefits" 991:Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame 387:The revival started in the 270:League of American Wheelmen 1758: 1737:Cycle racing by discipline 702:in modern gravel cycling. 594: 568:, and seen as variants of 435:) gravel race through the 429:Arkansaw High Country Race 1032:Ian Dille (7 July 2015). 531:has a team that races at 139: 1198:. Kisscross Events. 2015 359:Racing rules and culture 1700:transportation.ucla.edu 1369:"Gravel Power Rankings" 1038:. Rodale. p. 120. 966:www.renehersecycles.com 1224:Global Cycling Network 610: 557: 490:Starting in 2010, the 422:Barry County, Michigan 397:Tour of the Battenkill 1226:(Play Sports Network/ 1196:www.barry-roubaix.com 604: 555: 492:Pirate Cycling League 18:Gravel bicycle racing 679:and mountain bikes. 677:road racing bicycles 624:cyclo-cross bicycles 519:Mathieu van der Poel 56:improve this article 1609:10.1155/2013/686412 1318:"Gravel | Team USA" 765:body fat percentage 570:randonneur bicycles 507:Gravel World Series 389:Mid-West of the USA 154:governing body 136: 1165:The New York Times 1018:Sports Illustrated 878:The New York Times 820:The New York Times 611: 558: 461:Gatehouse of Fleet 1675:Missing or empty 1540:. 12 January 2024 1458:shoutlearning.org 1113:www.bikeradar.com 1094:978-1-937716-98-1 1045:978-1-62336-446-5 234:built environment 187: 186: 132: 131: 124: 106: 16:(Redirected from 1749: 1711: 1710: 1708: 1706: 1691: 1685: 1684: 1678: 1673: 1671: 1663: 1661: 1659: 1646: 1640: 1639: 1629: 1611: 1587: 1581: 1580: 1578: 1576: 1561: 1550: 1549: 1547: 1545: 1530: 1519: 1518: 1478: 1469: 1468: 1466: 1464: 1450: 1441: 1440: 1438: 1436: 1421: 1412: 1411: 1404: 1398: 1393: 1384: 1383: 1381: 1379: 1365: 1359: 1358: 1356: 1354: 1339: 1333: 1332: 1330: 1328: 1314: 1308: 1307: 1305: 1303: 1288: 1282: 1281: 1279: 1277: 1272:. 4 October 2022 1262: 1256: 1252:{{cite web |url= 1250: 1244: 1243: 1241: 1239: 1214: 1208: 1207: 1205: 1203: 1188: 1182: 1176: 1170: 1169: 1156: 1150: 1149: 1147: 1145: 1130: 1124: 1123: 1121: 1119: 1105: 1099: 1098: 1078: 1072: 1071: 1070:on 22 June 2020. 1066:. Archived from 1056: 1050: 1049: 1029: 1023: 1022: 1008: 1002: 1001: 999: 997: 987:"Gravel History" 983: 977: 976: 974: 972: 958: 952: 951: 949: 947: 932: 926: 925: 923: 921: 906: 897: 896: 894: 892: 869: 858: 857: 855: 853: 838: 825: 824: 810: 566:touring bicycles 144: 137: 127: 120: 116: 113: 107: 105: 71:"Gravel cycling" 64: 40: 32: 21: 1757: 1756: 1752: 1751: 1750: 1748: 1747: 1746: 1717: 1716: 1715: 1714: 1704: 1702: 1693: 1692: 1688: 1674: 1664: 1657: 1655: 1648: 1647: 1643: 1589: 1588: 1584: 1574: 1572: 1563: 1562: 1553: 1543: 1541: 1532: 1531: 1522: 1480: 1479: 1472: 1462: 1460: 1452: 1451: 1444: 1434: 1432: 1431:. 16 April 2020 1423: 1422: 1415: 1406: 1405: 1401: 1394: 1387: 1377: 1375: 1367: 1366: 1362: 1352: 1350: 1348:cyclingnews.com 1341: 1340: 1336: 1326: 1324: 1316: 1315: 1311: 1301: 1299: 1297:cyclingnews.com 1290: 1289: 1285: 1275: 1273: 1270:cyclingnews.com 1264: 1263: 1259: 1251: 1247: 1237: 1235: 1228:Discovery, Inc. 1216: 1215: 1211: 1201: 1199: 1190: 1189: 1185: 1177: 1173: 1158: 1157: 1153: 1143: 1141: 1132: 1131: 1127: 1117: 1115: 1107: 1106: 1102: 1095: 1080: 1079: 1075: 1058: 1057: 1053: 1046: 1031: 1030: 1026: 1010: 1009: 1005: 995: 993: 985: 984: 980: 970: 968: 960: 959: 955: 945: 943: 942:. 14 April 2022 936:"Gravel Racing" 934: 933: 929: 919: 917: 908: 907: 900: 890: 888: 871: 870: 861: 851: 849: 848:. 13 April 2022 840: 839: 828: 812: 811: 807: 802: 793: 780: 761:health benefits 757: 752: 732: 708: 685: 628:racing bicycles 616: 599: 593: 562:bicycle touring 550: 541: 488: 449: 412:Emporia, Kansas 385: 380: 361: 342:gravel grinders 334: 318:mountain biking 306: 297:mountain biking 282: 259: 254: 229: 221:mountain biking 198:gravel grinding 147: 128: 117: 111: 108: 65: 63: 53: 41: 28: 23: 22: 15: 12: 11: 5: 1755: 1753: 1745: 1744: 1742:Gravel cycling 1739: 1734: 1729: 1719: 1718: 1713: 1712: 1686: 1641: 1582: 1551: 1520: 1493:(4): 496–509. 1470: 1442: 1413: 1399: 1385: 1360: 1334: 1309: 1283: 1257: 1245: 1209: 1183: 1171: 1151: 1125: 1100: 1093: 1073: 1051: 1044: 1024: 1003: 978: 953: 927: 898: 859: 826: 804: 803: 801: 798: 792: 789: 787:improvements. 779: 776: 756: 753: 751: 750:Health effects 748: 747: 746: 741: 738: 736:Tire patch kit 731: 728: 707: 704: 696:tubeless tires 684: 681: 620:mountain bikes 615: 612: 607:gravel bicycle 597:Gravel bicycle 595:Main article: 592: 589: 549: 546: 540: 537: 487: 484: 480: 479: 468: 463:in South West 448: 445: 408:Unbound Gravel 384: 381: 379: 376: 365:Unbound Gravel 360: 357: 353:mountain bikes 340:, also called 333: 330: 305: 302: 295:In the 1970s, 281: 278: 258: 255: 253: 250: 246:Strade Bianche 228: 225: 190:Gravel cycling 185: 184: 181: 175: 174: 170: 169: 166: 162: 161: 156: 149: 148: 145: 135:Gravel cycling 130: 129: 44: 42: 35: 26: 24: 14: 13: 10: 9: 6: 4: 3: 2: 1754: 1743: 1740: 1738: 1735: 1733: 1730: 1728: 1725: 1724: 1722: 1701: 1697: 1690: 1687: 1682: 1669: 1654: 1651: 1645: 1642: 1637: 1633: 1628: 1623: 1619: 1615: 1610: 1605: 1601: 1597: 1593: 1586: 1583: 1571: 1567: 1560: 1558: 1556: 1552: 1539: 1535: 1529: 1527: 1525: 1521: 1516: 1512: 1508: 1504: 1500: 1496: 1492: 1488: 1484: 1477: 1475: 1471: 1459: 1455: 1449: 1447: 1443: 1430: 1426: 1420: 1418: 1414: 1409: 1403: 1400: 1397: 1392: 1390: 1386: 1374: 1370: 1364: 1361: 1349: 1345: 1338: 1335: 1323: 1319: 1313: 1310: 1298: 1294: 1287: 1284: 1271: 1267: 1261: 1258: 1255: 1249: 1246: 1233: 1229: 1225: 1221: 1220: 1213: 1210: 1197: 1193: 1187: 1184: 1180: 1178:Jason Sumner, 1175: 1172: 1167: 1166: 1161: 1155: 1152: 1140: 1136: 1129: 1126: 1114: 1110: 1104: 1101: 1096: 1090: 1087:. VeloPress. 1086: 1085: 1077: 1074: 1069: 1065: 1061: 1055: 1052: 1047: 1041: 1037: 1036: 1028: 1025: 1020: 1019: 1014: 1007: 1004: 992: 988: 982: 979: 967: 963: 957: 954: 941: 937: 931: 928: 916: 912: 905: 903: 899: 887: 883: 879: 875: 868: 866: 864: 860: 847: 843: 837: 835: 833: 831: 827: 822: 821: 816: 809: 806: 799: 797: 791:Environmental 790: 788: 784: 778:Psychological 777: 775: 771: 768: 766: 762: 754: 749: 745: 742: 739: 737: 734: 733: 729: 727: 725: 721: 716: 714: 705: 703: 701: 697: 692: 690: 682: 680: 678: 673: 671: 665: 661: 659: 654: 652: 648: 644: 640: 636: 631: 629: 625: 621: 613: 608: 603: 598: 590: 588: 586: 582: 581:bicycle racks 578: 573: 571: 567: 563: 554: 547: 545: 538: 536: 534: 533:Gravel Worlds 530: 526: 524: 520: 516: 512: 508: 504: 501:In 2021, the 499: 497: 496:Gravel Worlds 493: 485: 483: 477: 473: 469: 466: 462: 458: 454: 453: 452: 446: 444: 442: 438: 434: 430: 425: 423: 419: 418:Barry-Roubaix 415: 413: 409: 404: 402: 401:Paris–Roubaix 398: 394: 390: 383:United States 382: 377: 375: 371: 368: 366: 358: 356: 354: 349: 347: 343: 339: 332:Gravel racing 331: 329: 326: 321: 319: 315: 311: 303: 301: 298: 293: 291: 287: 279: 277: 275: 271: 266: 264: 263:Paris-Roubaix 256: 251: 249: 247: 243: 237: 235: 226: 224: 222: 218: 213: 211: 207: 203: 199: 195: 194:gravel biking 191: 182: 180: 176: 171: 167: 163: 160: 157: 155: 150: 143: 138: 126: 123: 115: 112:February 2022 104: 101: 97: 94: 90: 87: 83: 80: 76: 73: â€“  72: 68: 67:Find sources: 61: 57: 51: 50: 45:This article 43: 39: 34: 33: 30: 19: 1732:Gravel roads 1703:. Retrieved 1699: 1689: 1677:|title= 1656:. Retrieved 1649: 1644: 1599: 1595: 1585: 1573:. Retrieved 1569: 1542:. Retrieved 1537: 1490: 1486: 1461:. Retrieved 1457: 1433:. Retrieved 1428: 1402: 1376:. Retrieved 1372: 1363: 1351:. Retrieved 1347: 1337: 1325:. Retrieved 1321: 1312: 1300:. Retrieved 1296: 1286: 1274:. Retrieved 1269: 1260: 1248: 1236:. Retrieved 1218: 1212: 1200:. Retrieved 1195: 1186: 1181:,"Bicycling" 1174: 1163: 1154: 1142:. Retrieved 1138: 1128: 1116:. Retrieved 1112: 1103: 1083: 1076: 1068:the original 1063: 1054: 1034: 1027: 1016: 1006: 994:. Retrieved 990: 981: 969:. Retrieved 965: 956: 944:. Retrieved 939: 930: 918:. Retrieved 914: 889:. Retrieved 877: 850:. Retrieved 845: 818: 808: 794: 785: 781: 772: 769: 758: 744:Water bottle 717: 713:mobile phone 709: 694:The rise of 693: 686: 674: 666: 662: 655: 634: 632: 617: 574: 559: 542: 527: 500: 489: 481: 472:Dirty Reiver 450: 426: 416: 405: 386: 372: 369: 363:When taking 362: 350: 341: 338:gravel races 337: 335: 322: 310:road cycling 307: 304:21st century 294: 290:road bicycle 283: 280:20th century 274:Racing bikes 267: 260: 242:gravel roads 238: 230: 214: 210:gravel bikes 204:, mostly on 197: 193: 189: 188: 165:First played 118: 109: 99: 92: 85: 78: 66: 54:Please help 49:verification 46: 29: 1727:Cycle sport 1650:www.apa.org 1373:Pure Gravel 1322:USA Cycling 1139:Cyclingnews 1064:Dirty Kanza 700:inner tubes 689:27.5 inches 635:gravel bike 577:bikepacking 523:Peter Sagan 433:bikepacking 427:The annual 314:cyclo-cross 300:equipment. 286:cyclo-cross 1721:Categories 1538:coleur.com 996:8 February 971:8 February 800:References 740:Multi tool 730:Additional 720:fanny pack 670:cyclocross 651:Campagnolo 639:group sets 478:, England. 393:fire roads 346:Gran Fondo 82:newspapers 1618:1687-9805 1507:0905-7188 1429:Bicycling 1302:4 October 1276:4 October 1222:(video). 1202:6 January 1144:11 August 940:Bicycling 886:0362-4331 846:Bicycling 658:drop bars 591:Equipment 1668:cite web 1636:23690805 1515:21496106 1378:6 August 1232:Archived 755:Physical 724:backpack 585:panniers 529:Team USA 465:Scotland 437:Ouachita 325:COVID-19 202:bicycles 173:Presence 152:Highest 1705:17 July 1658:17 July 1627:3652161 1602:: 1–6. 1575:17 July 1544:17 July 1463:17 July 1435:17 July 1353:21 July 1327:21 July 1118:21 July 946:17 July 920:17 July 891:17 July 852:17 July 643:Shimano 614:Bicycle 378:Regions 348:rides. 252:History 179:Olympic 96:scholar 1634:  1624:  1616:  1513:  1505:  1238:3 June 1091:  1042:  884:  515:Veneto 476:Hexham 470:- the 447:Europe 206:gravel 98:  91:  84:  77:  69:  683:Tires 486:World 441:Ozark 227:About 103:JSTOR 89:books 1707:2024 1681:help 1660:2024 1632:PMID 1614:ISSN 1600:2013 1577:2024 1546:2024 1511:PMID 1503:ISSN 1465:2024 1437:2024 1380:2022 1355:2024 1329:2024 1304:2022 1278:2022 1240:2018 1204:2015 1146:2021 1120:2024 1089:ISBN 1040:ISBN 998:2022 973:2022 948:2024 922:2024 893:2024 882:ISSN 854:2024 706:Bags 649:and 647:SRAM 451:UK: 439:and 316:and 219:and 217:road 75:news 1622:PMC 1604:doi 1495:doi 722:or 626:or 583:or 503:UCI 410:in 196:or 159:UCI 58:by 1723:: 1698:. 1672:: 1670:}} 1666:{{ 1630:. 1620:. 1612:. 1598:. 1594:. 1568:. 1554:^ 1536:. 1523:^ 1509:. 1501:. 1491:21 1489:. 1485:. 1473:^ 1456:. 1445:^ 1427:. 1416:^ 1388:^ 1371:. 1346:. 1320:. 1295:. 1268:. 1194:. 1162:. 1137:. 1111:. 1062:. 1015:. 989:. 964:. 938:. 913:. 901:^ 880:. 876:. 862:^ 844:. 829:^ 817:. 726:. 645:, 622:, 605:A 572:. 312:, 248:. 192:, 183:No 1709:. 1683:) 1679:( 1662:. 1638:. 1606:: 1579:. 1548:. 1517:. 1497:: 1467:. 1439:. 1410:. 1382:. 1357:. 1331:. 1306:. 1280:. 1242:. 1206:. 1148:. 1122:. 1097:. 1048:. 1021:. 1000:. 975:. 950:. 924:. 895:. 856:. 823:. 467:. 125:) 119:( 114:) 110:( 100:· 93:· 86:· 79:· 52:. 20:)

Index

Gravel bicycle racing

verification
improve this article
adding citations to reliable sources
"Gravel cycling"
news
newspapers
books
scholar
JSTOR
Learn how and when to remove this message

governing body
UCI
Olympic
bicycles
gravel
gravel bikes
road
mountain biking
built environment
gravel roads
Strade Bianche
Paris-Roubaix
League of American Wheelmen
Racing bikes
cyclo-cross
road bicycle
mountain biking

Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Additional terms may apply.

↑