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If you're a fan of Continental, the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR provides durability like the Gatorskin along with Grand Prix-level speed and grip. Plus, it's tubeless!

Specialized’s wheel brand, Roval, is known for producing high-performing carbon wheels that are ready for race day. There are a few options to choose from – so we’ve created this guide to help you find a wheel that suits your needs.

Specialized’s wheel brand, Roval, brings their expertise in carbon layups to the gravel market with a unique lineup of all-terrain wheels. There are a few options to choose from – so we’ve created this guide to help you find a wheel that suits your needs.

Electronic shifting for your gravel bike has never been more attainable. We weighed all the SRAM AXS XPLR components so you can make a better choice about what components you use.

Jeffrey and Ryan from Performance are teaming up with EJ and Mitch to tackle the UCI Tour of Tahiti. Follow along as we dial in our nutrition plan for the upcoming race and recount the strategies that have worked in the past. While we’re planning for a race, these techniques can be applied to nearly any bike ride whether it be a gran fondo or simply a solo adventure.

Jeffrey and Ryan from Performance are teaming up with EJ and Mitch to tackle the UCI Tour of Tahiti. Traveling abroad for a bike race brings its own special set of challenges and considerations. As we get ready to fly out, these are some of the things we’re planning and packing for.

With a variety of course profiles, some stages in The Tour are pancake flat and others are chock-full of climbing. This range of topography means there are riders who specialize in each type of scenario. There are also generalist riders who can do a little bit of everything.

First raced in 1903, the Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and competitive bike races in the world. Consisting of 21 stages, the Tour takes place over the course of 3 weeks in July and tests riders’ mettle as they traverse the most rigorous roads in France.

Join us on a breathtaking gravel ride from sunrise to sunset as we celebrate the summer solstice. Covering 150 miles with 13,000 feet of climbing, we experienced stunning scenery and enjoyed the company of amazing riders. Witness the beauty of nature, feel the camaraderie, and be inspired to embrace adventure. Welcome to our gravel riding family!

Looking to change up your ride? Dive into gravel cycling. Recently, gravel riding has seen a huge boom, and for good reasons: it's fun, challenging, and super rewarding.

Tire inserts can protect your rims and provide a higher level of sidewall stability. Learn about the setup here.

While the gravel boom in the past few years has a relatively short history, the kinds of things gravel riders do--venturing into rough, rural spaces seeking good times and good people--are as old as the bicycle itself. Read on to learn a little more about the history of gravel riding and the proliferation of gravel racing in the USA.