A collection of news, stories, videos and adventures written by Gravel Bike California focusing on Central California Gravel.
There are places on earth that even without knowing the conditions that you wish you could ride and Big Sur gravel fulfills what you hope for and more. The remoteness of the Central Coast is unmatched, but the ruggedness of this rugged shore provides its unique beauty as well as passage. While connecting from Big …
We know that as one of the most beautiful parks in the world, are we asking too much for Yosemite Gravel on top of this? One of by best experiences cycling was coming around one of the final corners of Glacier Point to a perfectly framed view of Half Dome, so anything more you’re already …
Eroica California has the potential to be a powerhouse event that’s worthy of attracting cyclists from across the globe, but needs a few more steps to get there. There’s already the appeal to a certain faction of cyclists for the regular Eroica ride that’s centered around bikes dating from before 1987 which maybe you can …
Even though everyone should do the Sea Otter Classic once, does that make it bucket list worthy? I’ve somehow avoided this event for years even though the cycling universe descends on it, especially after Interbike vanished. This bike festival has a prominent role as the nation’s de facto trade show with a slew of activities …
GBC LIVE‘s Zack and Vic sit down with Bryan Yates to talk about the inaugural Bovine Classic with all the great riding and attractions the Paso Robles Wine Region has to offer.
One of the most repeated questions I get center around the curiosity of Alabama Hills Gravel. The name itself raises eyebrows here in California as yes, it does link to confederate ties. Still, nomenclature only gets your attention so much as the Owens Valley is a gem of surrounding beauty with the Eastern Sierra Mountains …
I wish there was a proper way of using words to convey the experience that the Rock Cobbler brings. To the uninitiated, a peer group I was recently in before this edition, the optics of this ride is the scariest of any event I’ve entered (and probably by design). The name itself doesn’t do us …
Onion Valley Road is clearly not worthy of words. No matter your eloquence, it is impossible to capture its essence in only two dimensions. Firstly, the Eastern Sierra offers the most epic and tallest peaks in the country under a unique setting. These heights are courtesy of the oceanic plates surging underneath the North American …
Zack and Vic chat with Amanda Nauman & Dave Sheek to talk about September 18th’s Mammoth Tuff on GBC Live: Some FAQ’s people submitted before / during the episode: What about makes Mammoth Tuff makes this ride so special? Personal Note, Our Training Grounds, etc. The name, Mammoth Tuff, is a nod to the Long …
GBC LIVE: Episode #7 – Mammoth Tuff w/ Amanda Nauman & Dave Sheek Read More »
Biking Glacier Point Road has always been on GBC’s bucket list status with one caveat. No doubt, this is one of the most scenic roads in California with an enormous payoff at the end with a direct view of Yosemite Valley and Half Dome all up in your face. The problem comes with Yosemite National …
