Getting to the CruX of the matter. Specialized redesigns its ‘cross racer

Getting to the CruX of the matter. Specialized redesigns its ‘cross racer

The colours may not be for wallflowers, but there's no missing the new range.

Review: Hoy Meadowmill 24 – a grown up drop bar bike for kids

Review: Hoy Meadowmill 24 – a grown up drop bar bike for kids

Do you have a budding 'cross racer or gravel rider in the family? Perhaps the Meadowmill will get them on drops sooner than you thought.

Spotted at Eurobike: Drop Bar SRAM Hacks

Spotted at Eurobike: Drop Bar SRAM Hacks

Funky uses for that left hand paddle...

MEGA GALLERY: Bikes of Grinduro 2018, from the wonderful to the plain weird

MEGA GALLERY: Bikes of Grinduro 2018, from the wonderful to the plain weird

We take a virtual wander around the Grinduro village and pick our favourite bikes spotted.

Moots Routt Range: USA Made Titanium With 3D Printing

Moots Routt Range: USA Made Titanium With 3D Printing

Moots is a relatively small brand based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, that started life in 1981 building steel frames, but for the last ten years has been specialising in titanium.…

Turner Launches New Titanium All Road Bike: CyclosisCXR

Turner Launches New Titanium All Road Bike: CyclosisCXR

David Turner is one of those bike industry characters that’s never been afraid to stand away from the crowd. Indeed, he seems quite reluctant to be part of the trends…

Reviewed: Ring-a-ding. In praise of the simple bell, and the story of how Lezyne won me around.

Reviewed: Ring-a-ding. In praise of the simple bell, and the story of how Lezyne won me around.

It may never be the coolest of accessories, but Tom rings the praises of a simple bell.

Video: Brother in the Wild 2018

Video: Brother in the Wild 2018

Is it FOMO if you've already missed out? We'll try not to next year... pencil us in for the bike football. Check out the video to find out more.

Doing it all: Reviewed – Hope Technology 20Five Pro4 wheelset

Doing it all: Reviewed – Hope Technology 20Five Pro4 wheelset

What wheelset would you choose for racing through to trail bashing? Rich rates the Hope Technology 20Five Pro4 after a long winter of abuse.

Saddle up for the Double Downs to support our wounded

Saddle up for the Double Downs to support our wounded

The South Downs National Park will play host to Walking With The Wounded’s latest challenge on Saturday 1st September 2018: The Double Downs. This one-day, 64-mile off-road cycling challenge promises…

Grabs some autumnal gravel fun with the Falling Leaves Rough Ride

Grabs some autumnal gravel fun with the Falling Leaves Rough Ride

Explore some lesser known corners of the Midlands in October. And get a free cap. Win!

Brick Lane Bikes Hitchhiker is a frameset for adventure and more…

Brick Lane Bikes Hitchhiker is a frameset for adventure and more…

In house brand of London bike shop gets its adventure on

Match made in heaven? Rapha and Apple team up to create exclusive range

Match made in heaven? Rapha and Apple team up to create exclusive range

Hellishly posh homes for your Apple tech from Rapha

Fade to anything but grey: First Look – Brother Kepler Disc 2018

Fade to anything but grey: First Look – Brother Kepler Disc 2018

A refreshing change from the same old suspects, or all style no substance? We'll find out...

North London Dirt: The Ride Journal invite you to escape the city for a good cause…

North London Dirt: The Ride Journal invite you to escape the city for a good cause…

Ride bikes, feel righteous – the perfect event?

Kinky top tubes for less. Canyon update Inflite range with a new aluminium option

Kinky top tubes for less. Canyon update Inflite range with a new aluminium option

Canyon expand its 'cross race bike range.

Do you want new cycling kit Ornot? US brand comes to the UK, dealing in nice threads and giving us cheap puns

Do you want new cycling kit Ornot? US brand comes to the UK, dealing in nice threads and giving us cheap puns

Another contender in the most stylish lycra stakes hits UK shores.

The modern anachronism – Reviewed: Ritchey Outback frameset

The modern anachronism – Reviewed: Ritchey Outback frameset

It may have classic styling, but the Ritchey is anything but old fashioned.

There’s a new Salsa on its way. Get ready for the Warbird V4

There’s a new Salsa on its way. Get ready for the Warbird V4

But you are going to have to be patient. They aren't out until the autumn...

Ride and Fly? The Mission Workshop Radian could be for you

Ride and Fly? The Mission Workshop Radian could be for you

Mega load lugger for mega bucks

Feeling a bit flat? Muc-Off enter the sealant game

Feeling a bit flat? Muc-Off enter the sealant game

It’s no secret that we are total converts to tubeless when it comes to #dirtydropbargoodness. It makes complete sense – allowing us to run lower pressures, risk fewer pinches, get…

Gravel updates from wheelsmiths, Stan’s NoTubes

Gravel updates from wheelsmiths, Stan’s NoTubes

Updated gravel options from the tubeless innovators.

Titani-yum! First Look: Reilly Gradient Titanium

Titani-yum! First Look: Reilly Gradient Titanium

Mark gets his grubby mitts on the decidedly ungrubby Reilly Gradient Ti.

Caminade bikes launch titanium tubed, carbon lugged gravel bike

Caminade bikes launch titanium tubed, carbon lugged gravel bike

We think this frame building technique might be unique?

First Look: Cotic Escapade 2018

First Look: Cotic Escapade 2018

The steel classic gets an update.

Dirty Reiver 2018 Official Video is live

Dirty Reiver 2018 Official Video is live

Grab a brew and pop your feet up for 5 mins

Suspend your disbelief – Reviewed: the Lauf Grit fork brings comfort and speed to gravel

Suspend your disbelief – Reviewed: the Lauf Grit fork brings comfort and speed to gravel

Leaf sprung, funky looking, but how did it ride? Tom finds out.

Never mind the Trossachs, it’s the Dukes Weekender gravel event

Never mind the Trossachs, it’s the Dukes Weekender gravel event

Something for everyone as gravel comes to Aberfoyle in September 2018.

Reviewed: Hope RX4 hydraulic brake calipers – six pence stopping for a lot more than six pence

Reviewed: Hope RX4 hydraulic brake calipers – six pence stopping for a lot more than six pence

The RX4 brings a Hope caliper to your SRAM or Shimano brake – does it offer benefits over the stock option?

First Look: Hoy Meadowmill 24 – #DirtyDropBarGoodness for kids

First Look: Hoy Meadowmill 24 – #DirtyDropBarGoodness for kids

Why should it just be grown-ups that get to enjoy the fun?

Albannach launches Frameworks

Albannach launches Frameworks

Scottish brand goes big with three customisable titanium frames for the masses

Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 15

Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 15

Coming hotter than a rare sunny bank holiday, it's FGF

More grit than ever at Yorkshire True Grit for 2018

More grit than ever at Yorkshire True Grit for 2018

Back for more, it's always good to hear when an event returns with a new and improved course

Get Gravel Scavenging in Manchester with Grinduro and Rapha

Get Gravel Scavenging in Manchester with Grinduro and Rapha

Riding bikes, talking bikes, drinking whisky. We're in!

To hood or not to hood? We test two Morvelo jackets back-to-back.

The Morvelo Exile and the Hydrologic are both made of the same fabric. What differentiates them is their features. Which did we prefer for gravel rides?

Tom’s Dirty Reiver kit list. What would you bring for 200km of gravel?

Tom’s Dirty Reiver kit list. What would you bring for 200km of gravel?

What would you use for some all-day gravel fun? Tom shares his picks.

Restrap launch mini waterproof saddle pack

Need to carry just a little more on your rides? This might be the answer.

What do you call an Ass Saver for your face? Meet the Mudder Mini

What do you call an Ass Saver for your face? Meet the Mudder Mini

Fed up of getting mud in your eye? Ass Savers are here to help.

Gravel specific clothing, or just grown-up riding threads? Who cares, we love Mavic’s new range

Gravel specific clothing, or just grown-up riding threads? Who cares, we love Mavic’s new range

A first look and first ride review of the Mavic Allroad clothing range

Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 14

Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 14

Another week done, another batch of hot goods delivered. Grab a brew, check 'em out!

First ride: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0 (and yes, yes, those bars)

First ride: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0 (and yes, yes, those bars)

Tech for tech's sake, or revolutionary ride? Tom finds out.

Do not adjust your sets: Canyon tear up the rulebook with the new Grail

Do not adjust your sets: Canyon tear up the rulebook with the new Grail

More than just funky bar, the Canyon is a whole new take on gravel

First Look: Ritchey Outback Frameset

First Look: Ritchey Outback Frameset

Our test steel go-anywhere machine also comes with a healthy sprinkling of Ritchey components

Rocky Mountain go #dirtydropbargoodness with the Solo

Rocky Mountain go #dirtydropbargoodness with the Solo

But with loads of clearance and dropper post compatibility, the Canadians are giving up their MTB heritage just yet.

Rapha introduces “new approach to cycle clothing” with Explore

Rapha introduces “new approach to cycle clothing” with Explore

New range is designed for exploring on the bike, embracing comfort and practicality

Suffering from ‘cross withdrawal symptoms? You need the Cyclocross Bible…

Suffering from ‘cross withdrawal symptoms? You need the Cyclocross Bible…

Read yourself to better performances, or just look at the beautiful pictures.

Fearless by name, fearless by nature?

Fearless by name, fearless by nature?

Straight outta Brighton, the Vulture keeps steel real.

The Distance returns, with a new location for 2018

The Distance returns, with a new location for 2018

Fancy a bit of glam bikepacking? The Distance could be the perfect event, whether you are feeling sociable or want to go far and ride fast.

Trek launch new gravel bike: Meet the Checkpoint

Trek launch new gravel bike: Meet the Checkpoint

"Ultra-versatile, performance-oriented, and downright fun lineup of bikes in model options with something for every rider" – yes please!

Easton widens its AX gravel bar range, literally

Easton widens its AX gravel bar range, literally

New wider bars and a lower price point option are incoming

New hoops: DT Swiss launch two new high-end wheelsets

New hoops: DT Swiss launch two new high-end wheelsets

The CRC1100 and CRC1400 Spline bring race-ready tubular and tubeless to those looking for stellar level performance.