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'Talent pool is deep' on wildcard roster revealed for 2026 Life Time Grand Prix which includes former champion Haley Smith and Dutch veteran Piotr Havik
By Jackie Tyson published
News 'It's a chance for a genuine contender to shake up the standings' says Cameron Jones, who earned entry to off-road series through wildcard process and won it all

2026 gravel national and continental champions index
By Simone Giuliani published
Features A guide to the riders who have climbed to the top steps of the podium at their national or continental championships

Best gravel bike helmets 2026: Top-scoring off-road helmets reviewed and lab tested
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide Maximise on off-road protection, ventilation and aerodynamics with the best gravel bike helmets

'A lifelong advocate for cycling culture' – Giant founder King Liu dies at age of 93
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'He led the company onto the global stage and helped the world recognise the strength and capability of Taiwan’s bicycle industry' says world's largest bicycle manufacturer

Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Mads Wurtz Schmidt start the season on top step with overall victory at a muddy edition of Santa Vall
By Simone Giuliani published
Results Villafañe takes both stages as well as GC of the Gravel Earth Series event, Tim Wollenberg snares stage 2 of men's race but Wurtz Schmidt remains on top overall

UCI Gravel World Series: Hayley Preen attacks on Uitkyk Pass to claim win at The Ceder while Filippo Colombo scores maiden gravel victory
By Lyne Lamoureux published
Results Lisa Bone and Felix Stehli take runner-up spots in first UCI Gravel World Series event of 2026

Best energy gels for cycling 2026: Quick hits of carbohydrates for all your athletic endeavours
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best energy gels for cycling can boost your rides, races and workouts and keep the dreaded bonk away

Best tyre levers 2026: One product is so good, we've not bothered including the rest
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide After testing out various other tyre lever options, nothing comes close to the Muc-Off Rim Stix
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Sofia Gomez Villafañe wins a third consecutive Valley of Tears in tight battle with Paige Onweller while Alexey Vermeulen earns men's title at Texas gravel race
Simen Nordahl Svendsen second and Adam Roberge third as sprint decides men's podium from breakaway group -
How to watch gravel races around the world - A guide to livestreams and free broadcasts for the biggest events including The Traka, Unbound Gravel and more
Tune to YouTube channels in March for Valley of Tears Dirt Crit and full coverage of The Mid South, with The Hills streamed on Gravel Earth Series TV -
'If you base your strategy on Pogačar, you lose anyway' – Thomas De Gendt's tips and tactics for Strade Bianche, including when lightweight gravel tyres might save you
In his latest column, the Belgian veteran also explains why Clásica Jaén and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad are the ideal preparation races (for very different reasons) for success in Strade
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Multiple clubs formally call for special general meeting to vote on removal of AusCycling Chair and CEO, national cycling body considering request
'If a valid requisition is confirmed, the organisation will call a meeting within the required timeframe' says AusCycling -
The Garmin Edge 1050 is the best cycling computer on the market, and is rarely discounted – You can save £80 on this flagship Garmin device at Balfe's Bikes
With a top-rated review, the Garmin Edge 1050 sets a very high bar for its rivals, and comes loaded with practically every cycling metric you could ever want, a digital bell, and Garmin Pay functionality -
'Fantastic entertainment' or 'slapstick comedy'? How gravel has infiltrated WorldTour racing, and what the pros really think of it
As the argument for Strade Bianche as cycling's sixth Monument grows ever stronger, and more rough terrain seeps into the pro cycling calendar, Cyclingnews analyses the journey so far, and whether everyone is embracing the gravel
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Former Valley of Tears champion Keegan Swenson returns to Texas this week as commentator for Dirt Crit broadcast as he remains sidelined from racing - Gravel Bits
U23 Pan-Am MTB champion Owen Clark wins six-man sprint in longest career race at Homegrown Gravel, Whitney Allison top female at eight-day Transcordilleras -
This might be one of the best smartwatches for cycling you've never heard of. With $50 off, see why the feature-packed Amazfit smartwatch is worth your attention
With top-rated reviews from TechRadar and Golf Monthly, the Balance 2 is a brilliant smartwatch for cycling and multisport users, and it's now at a seriously low price -
'Bounced off barbed wire' - Lauren De Crescenzo escapes serious injury but goes runner-up to Emily Newsom at Homegrown Gravel in Georgia
'I could tell she wasn't feeling great. It was pretty epic' eventual winner said about the defending champion's unexpected sideways move and dramatic 30-mile chase
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Grasshopper Adventure Series: Brennan Wertz delivers knock-out punch in three-up sprint for third consecutive win at Huffmaster
Alia Shafi opens new gravel season with sprint victory against Grasshopper veterans Flavia Oliveira Parks and Jen Tavé -
Olympic silver medalist Haley Batten wins debut at Belgium Waffle Ride Arizona while Russell Finsterwald surges in two-up sprint for elite men's victory
Final singletrack section proves decisive for last year's BWR series overall winner as he shuts down long-range attack by Andrew L'Esperance -
Best winter cycling jackets 2026: Tried and tested options to make sure you stay warm on the bike
Our top picks for the best winter cycling jackets to keep you warm and comfortable on the bike













