Best bikes and gear on the market, plus inspirational rides
Gravel Cycling 2024
Welcome
ADVENTURE ADDICTS • We look at how gravel riding became firmly established as a fixture in the cycling community, speak to the people leading the charge and show why you should give it a go
Great gravel divide • The gravel-bike genre has exploded, yet it’s still lumped into one category. It’s time to sort things out…
SKILLS ‘N’ THRILLS • Sharpen your gravel dexterity with a masterclass from former British cyclocross champion Nick Craig. Learn the essential techniques and strategies for a smooth transition from tarmac to trails…
The Bike Test 2024 ALL-STARS • We head to the really rough stuff to see how three of the latest gravel designs handle roots, rocks and plenty of mud. In short, these are the most extreme bikes around
The Bike Test VARIETY SHOW • These three gravel bikes broadly sit between the two-to three-grand price point, but that’s about the only thing they have in common…
SUB-£2K GRAVEL • Upon road, track and trail, we test a trio of versatile gravel bikes from Cannondale, Ribble and Vitus that won’t break the bank
GRAVEL GEAR Gravel Essentials • Quality kit for multi-terrain adventures in 2024
Buyer’s guide Wide Wheels • Looking to upgrade your gravel hoops? We test a bunch from £845 to help you decide what to think about when choosing your next pair
Get a grip!
Buyer’s guide FRONT LIGHTS • You don’t want to get caught short on your next gravel adventure. So now is the time to assess your bike light set-up and invest in a new front beam if yours needs an update…
GRAVEL GEAR Budget Bikepacking • Our wallet-friendly picks for off-road adventures this year
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE • Charlie Allenby heads up hill and down dale in a mixed-terrain taster of the infamous Struggle Borderlands road and gravel weekender in Yorkshire
WELSH WONDER • It’s hard to beat a thrilling exploration of the Gower Peninsula in south Wales, as you’ll soon discover…
LOCH NESS MONSTER • A joining of two trails has created the Loch Ness 360˚. It’s a gravel cycling paradise…
GREAT OUTDOORS • The United Kingdom is blessed with numerous gravel playgrounds for you to try out your new found off-road skills…