Welcome to The Gravel Riders
Ride Gravel. Explore More. Get Dirty.
What Is This Place?
The Gravel Riders is an independent publication for people who prefer their roads unpaved. We’re based in the Pacific Northwest — where the forest roads are endless, the weather is always questionable, and the riding is world-class.
We cover the full gravel experience: the gear that holds up, the races worth entering, the routes worth riding, the training that actually works, and the pro scene that’s making gravel one of the fastest-growing disciplines in cycling.
No fluff. No sponsored opinions disguised as reviews. Just honest content from someone who rides.
What You’ll Find Here
🏁 Gravel Racing
Race previews, recaps, training advice, and the complete 2025–2026 race calendar. From Unbound 200 to your first gran fondo.
🔧 Gear Reviews
Honest, ride-tested takes on gravel bikes, tires, kits, and components. Buyer’s guides for every budget, from first build to race-ready rig.
🗺️ Routes & Rides
Regional route guides across the Pacific Northwest and beyond — gravel roads worth the drive, with distances, surface conditions, and the good stuff to see along the way.
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Good Places to Start
- 2025–2026 Gravel Race Calendar — every major event with dates, distances, and registration links
- Race Guides & Previews — everything you need to know before you toe the line
- Gear Reviews — ride-tested takes on bikes, tires, and kit
- Training Plans — how to prepare for your first gravel race or your fastest one yet
- Route Guides — the best gravel roads in the Pacific Northwest and beyond