Getting away is a sought after bi-product of gravel cycling, but I have never had a better balance of silence and closeness than riding this Buck Rock loop. Even though California is the most populous state, we still have a vast amount of wilderness even with all the tourists flocking here. There are a wealth […]
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It’s clear looking back at previous years that it seems impossible to keep an upward trajectory, but the Best of Gravel 2022 somehow does that. I still remember 2021 fondly, but obviously with the pandemic lightening up came more events and opportunities for travel. We also brought back our Send It Series after a two
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Cycling isn’t just a recreation, but it’s a vibe. It’s playful, but sometimes we forget to embrace it and Kari and Dom of Thank Gravel It’s Friday brought their boundless enthusiasm for another heralded edition of their Endless Summer ride. Even though they are (currently) SoCal ex-pats, their roots here are pretty deep and put
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A typical writing structure would grab you about what you’re missing out on, but I’ve done enough pieces about the Eastern Sierra that if you don’t get it by now, you may never get the spirit of adventure. I love every trip out there because they are unique experiences that also feel fresh, so when
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It’s been really fun seeing the Send It Series expand to new regions each bringing their own character and Riverside Gravel was another welcome edition. We’ve been to the Inland Empire before riding with the Redlands crew knowing somewhat what the terrain has to offer, but we’re experienced enough to know each segment has its
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Without knowing much, the words Sierra National Forest just sounds like a place you’d want to ride and there’s Dinkey Creek Gravel to oblige. Five years earlier, I rented a cabin nearby in Shaver Lake for my first experience cycling in the area and while it was a great trip, I didn’t feel totally fulfilled
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GBC has been eager to explore the northeast corner of the state, but would Butte Meadows gravel deliver? It’s hard to gauge this part of California because info available online is mainly proportional to the number of people riding, so you have to rely a lot on local knowledge. Fortunately, our Facebook group is a
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I love how Bakersfield continues to impress and the opportunity of Rancheria Road gravel does not disappoint. During the pandemic, I was scanning around for rides within a two hour drive from Los Angeles and was surprised to find a few were in range around the foothills of the Sierra. Strava heat maps only tell
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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
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We’re all looking for excuses to ride around Monterey Bay and Aptos Creek gravel fulfills that need. Just to the east of the county seat Santa Cruz, this town has of discreet population of twenty five thousand tucked in a collection of villages between the coast and hills. Being on the southern tip of the
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