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THE BEST GRAVEL BIKE SHORTS

by Steve 7 comments Last updated: August 15, 2022

The best gravel bike shorts perform on a long gravel ride like road bike bib shorts and give you the utility and protection of MTB shorts.

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GRAVEL RIDING TECHNIQUE FOR ROADIES

by Steve 5 comments Last updated: April 7, 2021

For all of you roadies who have come to gravel for the change of pace and pure fun of it, here are a few tips I’ve learned from riding it.

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KNOW IT – GRAVEL CYCLING FOR ROADIES

by Steve 2 comments Last updated: March 25, 2021

In 4 minutes, get in the know and link to more about why roadies are riding gravel and the best gravel tires, wheels, shorts, and techniques.

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A ROADIE AND A GRAVEL CYCLIST

by Steve One comment Last updated: February 15, 2020

A roadie and a gravel cyclist walk into a bar. Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Actually, they walk under an outdoor tent to a row of kegs.

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GRAVEL
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