Gravel Cycling The answer to a 'fragmented market' - Basso launches the Palta III gravel bike The Palta III is the third generation model from Italian brand Basso Where will top gravel riders launch new looks in 2026? Keegan Swenson, Matt Beers, Karolina Migoń, Sofia Gomez Villafañe among all-star cast at Santa Vall Early season races at RADL GRVL and Bescaonina Gravel deliver top results for Romain Bardet, Nicole Frain, Hugo Drechou, Petr Vakoč and Sophie Wright 'A real bucket list year' - Recently-retired 15-year road pro Michael Woods launches endurance campaign on gravel at Santa Vall then Unbound Gravel 200 'Being a privateer, as I'm learning now, is a big undertaking' former Canadian road champion sets sights on variety, from Unbound to Ironman and skimo in between Flat-bars or drop-bars at Leadville Trail 100 MTB? This high-altitude endurance race doesn't have a handlebar problem, it has an identity crisis 'Courses dictate our equipment choices' as Lauren De Crescenzo and other riders dissect the 100 miles of Leadville regarding safety issues, equipment setups and a solution 'Riders making six figures race against some who aren't making a cent' - Are pro gravel teams about to be the end of the privateer? As the gap between gravel privateers grows, and with the emergence of pro teams, what does it actually mean for the salaries, prize money and development pathways of racers in 2026? Get The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors
