Osmo Nutrition Product Family
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Osmo Nutrition: Quick Review

Hydration isn’t an option on gravel rides – it’s a necessity, particularly in the warmer months. Osmo Nutrition is a relative newcomer to the game, but their hydration formulas are designed to help you ride harder, longer.

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Shimano GRX rear derailleur
Posted in Components Drive Train Parts Gravel News Highligted Reviews

Shimano GRX 800 Components: Getting Rolling

In May, Shimano caused quite a stir when it announced GRX, the world’s first dedicated gravel road components. It’s a bold move from the Japanese component giant, and it’s a sign of the direction they see cycling moving in the future. We recently got an exclusive first ride on Shimano’s GRX mechanical group and here are our first impressions.

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Cannondale Topstone 105
Posted in Gravel Bikes Gravel Riding Highligted Reviews Uncategorized

Cannondale Topstone 105: At The Finish

Hot on the heels of Cannondale’s recent announcement of the 2020 Topstone Carbon, it’s time to wrap up the review of the 2019 Topstone 105 we’ve been testing since early-May.

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Posted in Gravel Bikes Gravel Riding Highligted Reviews

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Force eTap AXS: Getting Rolling

It’s an exciting time for lovers of new new gravel bikes and gear, as manufacturers start to show their cards for the year to come. We’ve been riding a 2020 Cannondale Topstone Carbon Force eTap AXS model for a few weeks now, and here are our initial impressions.

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Topstone Carbon
Posted in Gravel Bikes Gravel Grinder News Highligted

Gravel Grinder News: Cannondale Goes Big With New Topstone Carbon

Long known for innovative, out of the box thinking, Cannondale today announced its next evolution in all road bikes, the Topstone Carbon. Featuring an all-new ultralight Kingpin suspension system, the Topstone Carbon is designed to give riders more comfort, control and all-terrain versatility, without the added weight and complexity of a damper-based suspension system.

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Topstone w/Cantu Wheels
Posted in Gravel Bikes Gravel Riding Highligted Reviews

Cannondale Topstone 105: Checkpoint

Back in May, we introduced you to the Cannondale Topstone 105 we have in for testing, and today it’s time to update you on our experience with the bike so far.

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Posted in Gravel Bikes Gravel Grinder News Gravel News Highligted

Gravel Grinder News: GT Introduces All-New Grade Gravel Bikes

GT Bicycles announced the introduction of its all-new Grade gravel bikes. Available in both carbon and alloy frame models, GT says the new Grade is built for adventure out of the box. It’s more compliant, versatile and adjustable than ever before, with a leaner look and a purposeful redesign of GT’s iconic Triple Triangle frame design.

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Cannondale Topstone 105
Posted in Bikepacking Gravel Bikes Reviews Uncategorized

Cannondale Topstone 105: Getting Rolling

Named after a favorite gravel route near Cannondale’s headquarters, the Topstone is the company’s second gravel model. Unlike its stablemate, it cuts a more traditional ‘gravel bike’ profile, rolling on 700c wheels, with stated clearance for up to 42c tires.

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Posted in Featured Event Gravel Races Highligted Ride report Ride Stories Uncategorized

In the Saddle: 2019 Land Run 100

With the proliferation of gravel events across the country and around the world, a handful of iconic events have risen to nearly cult-like status. The Land Run 100 is one such event. Since 2013, gravel cyclists have flocked to Stillwater, Oklahoma to race on a course that’s often muddy, and always challenging.

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Castelli sportswear
Posted in Apparel Arm/Leg/Knee Warmers Jerseys Uncategorized

Castelli: Cool Weather Wear Review

Castelli: Cool Weather Wear Review – by MG Editor’s Note: Winter is upon us but that doesn’t mean we have to stop cycling. Our Riding Gravel…

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