A new breed of bikes built for 'gravel grinders'
These "gravel grinders" are now everywhere. Naturally, so is a new category of bikes specifically built for them — and everything else, it seems. ... Like road bikes on steroids, gravel ...
The Trailist: Grind the Gravel Roads Near Pipe Creek
About two-and-a-half miles in, we turned left onto Old School Road, named for the 1892 one-room schoolhouse built not far away by J.P. "Polly" Rodriguez, a Mexican-born U.S. Army scout who became a prominent rancher in the area.Signs near the schoolhouse and near the historic Polly Cemetery on Old School Road tell his story, …
Building the Perfect Gravel Grinder | Gear Patrol
Like mountain biking, gravel racing is a born-in-America affair.During the early 2000s, cycling adventurers turned their passion for exploring desolate gravel roads into events like the Dirty Kanza 200 and the Trans-Iowa.Gravel grinders, as these events have come to be known, pit cyclists against mixed-terrain courses, predominantly …
Gravel Grinder Racing: What You Need to Get Started
Gravel grinders are gravel road races and rides that combine riding on surfaces such as asphalt, gravel, dirt, some singletrack trails and maintenance or B …
Cycling | The Spinistry
The Spinistry specializes in ultra endurance, unpaved cycling routes, rides and events primarily in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Gravel riding/grinders, bikepacking, Mountain Bike Marathon and Point to Point bicycle races.
Gravel Grinder National Championship
United States Endurance is proud to present The Right Stuff USE Gravel Grinder National Championship, The Mini G & The Magnifispin. This awesome cycling event that has a distance for just about any level rider with the 20 mile Magnifispin or the 50 mile Mini G non championship fun rides, or the 100 + mile Gravel Grinder national championship race.
2. Tips & Concepts for Gravel Bike Setup
A cyclocross bike with clearance for 40mm tyres can be the perfect bike for gravel cycling. A gravel specific bike differs in that its wheelbase is generally longer, with slacker head tube angles and a slightly taller head tube. Generally, a gravel bike is built for comfort whilst traversing 100+ miles of gravel roads in a day.
2024 — Three Rivers Gravel Grinder
The rolling gravel course features some stunning views of Ohio's country landscape of Coshocton County that will test and challenge the beginner gravel cyclist to the most experienced. Course Information. There are two course options - 28 and 40 mile options for gravel cyclists, mountain bikers, adventure cyclists and riders of all levels.
Texas Cyclists Are Discovering the Joys of Gravel Grinding
Because gravel riders pedal roads that, though not paved, are built for motor vehicles, they won't encounter the cyclist-launching obstacles—boulders, roots, rocky ledges—that mo untain ...
Prince Albert
Prince Albert is undoubtedly South Africa's most attractive Karoo Town and lies at the foot of the iconic gravel Swartberg Pass, built by Thomas Bain in 1888, it has remained in it's original form for over 140 years. The rider experience. It's a 3 day, social ride of 55 to 65km per day with fully stocked water-stops halfway. ...
Building the Perfect Gravel Grinder | Gear Patrol
The Clement X'Plor has become the tire of choice for many gravel participants because it has a large-volume, round casing that runs true to its badged …
Gravel Races | Ohio Gravel Grinders
The Hellhole Gravel Grind Prologue, 2-Day Stage Race and 1-Day Gravel Fondo will take place on the gravel roads in and around Hellhole Swamp in the Francis Marion National Forest just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. The forest is named for the revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox.
Stony Creek Gravel Grinders
A place to post scheduled rides, events, and ride summaries as they relate to the geographic area of Southeast Michigan. Info should primarily relate to MTB rides covering trails and dirt roads.
Gravel Events Calendar | Ohio Gravel Grinders
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How To Build Your Own Gravel Grinder On The Cheap
Unfortunately, that bike met an untimely end on a minimum maintenance road during Trans Iowa, but the memory of how that bike came to be spurred me on to this idea: anybody …
How To Build Your Own Gravel Grinder On The Cheap
Back to Gravel Grinders On The Cheap ... It was used to describe a bicycle built from parts, spray painted from a can, and dedicated to being saced on the Iowa gravel roads as more of a tool than a "bicycle", if you know what I mean. Not that this bike wasn't thought of well- because it was.
Ohio Gravel Grinders
My dad and I made the trip to Northeastern Ohio to check out the third annual Red Eagle Gravel Grinder. This is a charity ride benefitting the Steven G Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to build community and support for the AYA (adolescent and young adult) cancer community through wellness, storytelling, education, and research.
Choose your own back country adventure: 5 top gravel …
The gravel grinder is more than just a road bike with wide tires and disc brakes...check out these 5 bikes for your next back country adventure.
Granite 3.0 Gravel Bike
Gravel grinder bikes - the true all-rounders of the cycling world. The Granite 3.0 will allow you to follow your nose - knowing that your bike will be able to handle the challenge. Simply put, Gravel-grinders (All-Road, Adventure Road or Dirt-Road-Racers) are like a Cyclocross (CX) bike built for Endurance and all-terrain riding.
Challenge Gravel Grinder tires review – an all-round, race …
Challenge Gravel Grinders have been on the market for what seems like forever and over the years they have improved the build of the tire to suit modern riding. With a very fast rolling tread and chunky grip on the edges, they're ideal for a drier course and provide a backup for when the corners are a little slippier than planned.
Gravel Events | Ohio Gravel Grinders
Enhanced Gravel was born. Riders nationwide tested themselves against a route from Copper Harbor to Marquette – 400 riders took on the Crusher that year. ... Our immediate aim is to build our IMBA-designed 3 mile beginner and intermediate loop in the park and subsidize a portion of the operating cost of the Cryptids, Hardy County's new …
What is a Gravel Grinder? (Part 1 of 4)
So what exactly is a Gravel Grinder? Interested, but not sure where to start? Get the low-down in the first of our four part series of articles about this growing cycling …
Where Adventure Meets Performance – Grind Cycles
We celebrate individuality by creating custom-built gravel bikes that truly reflect your style and needs. Our expertise ensures every bike we build is tailored to exceed your expectations, from paint scheme to wheels, groupsets, and all the connecting pieces.
What Is A Gravel Grinder Bike
Gravel grinders are built for versatility, with wider tires for off-road terrain and sturdy frames to withstand rough conditions. They offer increased stability and …
What is a Gravel Grinder?
For most gravel grinders you'll find a 700×38 or 700×42 semi-slick tubeless tire will be best. Regardless of the condition of the dirt road you must be prepared to flat. ... Do plenty of hill work in your training rides to build up those climbing muscles. That way you'll have plenty of power when it comes to the race.
About – Freedhem 76
The riders built off that 1st ride to create a mid-summer ride, keeping it under a hundred miles with the hopes to get more people to come out and ride. Mike Spencer took Brent's route & added Ox Cart Trail and the ATV trails. ... In 2024 The Brainerd Family YMCA Gravel Grinders Club took over organizing the event.
The Black Fork Gravel Grinder: A Look at Ohio's Scenic Gravel …
Gravel grinders can be very scenic and offer a great way to explore the countryside. The Course. The Black Fork Gravel Grinder takes place in rural Richland County, Ohio. The course winds its way through the countryside, passing through historic villages, farms, and woodlands. Riders will have the opportunity to experience the …
Blackwater Gravel Grinders
With the road and mountain race seasons coming to a close, I thought it could be worthwhile to create a group where we could post group dirt road ride...
Event Home | OREGON TRAIL GRAVEL GRINDER
The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder is a 5-day gravel stage race that will challenge & reward racers & adventure on the trail and at the celebration of the gravel tribe each night at camp. ... Bike Ship & Build. Refund Policy. Camp Food & Meals. MEDIA & STOKE. OREGON GRAVEL SERIES. JUNE 25-29, 2025. 2025 REGISTRATION OPENS AUG 7th, 5pm …
Gravel Racing | Ohio Gravel Grinders
The Hellhole Gravel Grind Prologue, 2-Day Stage Race and 1-Day Gravel Fondo will take place on the gravel roads in and around Hellhole Swamp in the Francis Marion National Forest just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. The forest is named for the revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox.