The leaves start to turn, the days get a bit shorter, there's a feeling in the air that change is afoot. Trails start to change from dusty and fast, to mud and leaf litter, rain gullies and greasy roots. These are all things to be celebrated, as autumn is a great time of year to be out enjoying the world. With the cooler air and still some light in the sky when work is done for the day, you can get out for a ride, enjoy the sunset and fire up your lights for the final descent back into town....
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Natures playground we gravel ride in needs to be protected so we can continue to enjoy it for generations to come. The choices we make at GRVL are influenced by preserving nature by doing as little harm to the planet when we produce our clothing. We therefore select fibres that don’t compromise on performance, however are as sustainable as possible. In an era of heightened environmental consciousness, the textile industry has been desperately seeking truly sustainable alternatives to traditional synthetic fibres such as polyester that make the bulk of cycle apparel. Among these innovative options, Tencel™ blended with...
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Gravel riding can be a thrilling and adventurous experience. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, here are some handy tips to enhance your gravel riding...
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Gravel riding has gained significant popularity in recent years as an exciting and adventurous discipline within the cycling community. It involves riding on unpaved or gravel trails and roads, combining elements of road cycling and mountain biking to ...
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Each year I like to set myself a new cycling challenge. This year I chose the Gran Guanche, an endurance cycling event traversing the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa...
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I recently had a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride the Gran Guanche gravel Audax Route across the Canary Islands. I wore the jersey gilet and 3 season jacket day and night for 4 days for this endurance ride...
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