Clik here to view.
Alison Tetrick Holds Off Amanda Nauman to Win 2017 Dirty Kanza 200 Gravel...
Alison Tetrick held off two-time winner (and defending champion) Amanda Nauman to win the 2017 Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race. A new women's course record and winner of @dirtykanza 200!! Congratulations...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Four Gravel Titles, Four Dramatically Different Bikes Win Dirty Kanza, Lost...
Yesterday was arguably the biggest day in gravel, with both the Dirty Kanza and Lost and Found races simultaneously testing athletes from around the world. One of the things we love about gravel is the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nash Wins in Debut, Decker Defends at the 2017 Lost and Found Gravel Grinder...
This past weekend saw the running of the 2017 Lost and Found Gravel Grinder in the Sierra with a start at Lake Davis, CA. The new 100-mile course provided competitors with 7,000 feet of elevation and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pro Bike Profile: Carl Decker’s Lost and Found Winning Giant XTC Advanced
On Sunday, Cyclocross Magazine took a high-level look at the winning bikes from Saturday’s big gravel day with the Dirty Kanza and Lost and Found gravel races. Today we’re taking a closer look at Carl...
View ArticleClik here to view.
First Look: Shimano’s New Ultegra R8000/R8070 – What’s In Store for...
It’s been long been rumored and inevitable after Shimano unveiled R9100 Dura-Ace, but now the Ultegra groupset has received an update. There’s some interesting news that should please some of our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Grief, Pain and Promised Joy of Dirty Kanza – A Rider Diary by Neil Shirley
Last week, Neil Shirley offered readers a view into a contender’s pre-race thoughts and preparations on the eve of the 2017 Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race. The 2015 Gravel Worlds winner and former Road...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dirty Kanza 2017 – A Photo Essay by Christopher Nichols
Each year the Dirty Kanza gravel race seems to grow in stature and stories, and this year, we’re proud to bring you some of these tales through rider diaries, interviews and photo essays. Today we’ve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interview: Amanda Nauman on Five Seconds, 206 Miles, Breaking Records and...
Top cyclocross and gravel racer Amanda Nauman faced a sprint finish after 206 miles to secure a three-peat at the Dirty Kanza gravel race, but ended up coming up just short against road pro Alison...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interview: Alison Tetrick, the Queen of Dirty Kanza 2017
While we were following the live updates of the 2017 Dirty Kanza to see how the race was turning out, one woman’s name remained at the top of the standings at every time check. Alison Tetrick started...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Because Not All Gravel Is Dry: WTB Releases Resolute 42 All-Weather Gravel Tire
WTB keeps expanding its gravel tire options, and today unveiled a new 42mm “All-Weather” tire that’s not just for dry gravel: the Resolute 42. [caption id="attachment_101438" align="aligncenter"...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Giveaway: 10 Pairs of Resolute 42 All Weather Gravel Tires
WTB keeps turning out more tire options for our gravel and cyclocross readers. Yesterday, we broke news with the new All-Weather WTB Resolute 42 tire we’ve been riding, and now we’ve got a chance for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interview: Jake Wells On Sprinting to Second in Dirty Kanza 200, Training for...
Jake Wells is no stranger to epic mountain bike races, and this year he decided to try his hand at arguably the granddaddy of epic events, the Dirty Kanza 200. In an interview with Cyclocross Magazine,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interview: Mat Stephens Talks Winning the DK200 and Getting the Gravel Triple...
Although maybe not a household name for cyclocross riders, Mat Stephens of Dallas, TX is quickly becoming a star in the gravel world. Stephens kicked off his 2017 gravel campaign with a victory over...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Products: 2018 Specialized CruX Cyclocross and Diverge Gravel Bikes
Last week, Specialized unveiled the 2018 models of the Allez, CruX cyclocross bike and Diverge gravel bike. We offered our initial observations about the new CruX and Diverge in an earlier post, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Boyd Cycling Is Ready to Ride with Jocassee Wheels, Sealant, Ceramic Coatings...
When former pro cyclist Boyd Johnson retired from bike racing in 2009, he was looking to shape the next step in his life. A self-professed “wheel junkie” who had ridden on numerous wheels since he...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Audio: Full Dirty Kanza 200 Interviews with Mat Stephens and Jake Wells
Last week I got the opportunity to talk to Mat Stephens and Jake Wells, the 1-2 finishers in the 2017 Men’s Dirty Kanza 200. In continuing Cyclocross Magazine’s efforts to provide more audio content,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Three-Day Nomad Adventure Ride Serves Up New England Trails, Campfire Meals
The 2017 Nomad Adventure Ride is Coming to Sherborn, MA on July 21. © Rob Vandermark Want to ride new trails and camp under the stars with friends new and old? Perhaps get some base miles in before...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Fresh Look at the Cinelli Zydeco Cyclocross/Gravel Bike
Like Boyd Cycling, Cinelli is a bike company that was founded by a former bike racer. However, whereas Boyd is relatively new, Cinelli dates back to 1948, when it was incorporated by its namesake...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Campagnolo’s Evolution: Long-Awaited Hydraulic Disc Brakes & New Alloy...
Italian manufacturer Campagnolo, or Campy as it is affectionately known, is one of the most storied names in cycling, and some of the biggest Tour de France contenders like Nairo Quintana are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crusher in the Tushar Course and Pro Rider Preview
Now that the proverbial and literal dust of the Kansas plains has settled after the Dirty Kanza 200, the attention of the gravel racing world moves west to southwest Utah for the Crusher in the Tushar....
View Article