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Kona Jake Models Released with Rad Video
Kona has launched the latest crop of Jake cyclocross/adventure/commuting/all-road models today, and to show them off, the company has produced a video of Kona pro Kerry Werner putting the Major…
Help Save Caroline Mani’s CX Season
We recently learned that top-10 World Cup contender and fan favorite Caroline Mani has launched a crowdfunding campaign to enable her to continue racing cyclocross this season. Mani’s previous team…
Storm Dodging in the Alps
They say, “Pack light, travel far.” My dad always said, “Pack what you think you’ll need, then halve it.” I did that, which led to a social riding weekend becoming…
Reviewed: Kinesis Tripster AT
Hannah tests the new aluminium version of Kinesis' hugely popular Tripster
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 3.0
Hotter than embrocation mistaken for chamois cream, it's Fresh Grit Friday!
First Ride: Rondo Ruut in Poland
Rachel has a Rondo-vous in Gdansk, Poland for the launch of the Ruut gravel bike
First Look: Crank Brothers Zinc 3 Wheelset
We take a shufty around Crank Brothers' gravel and 'cross specific wheelset, before we get them all dirty.
Updated: Fatal Collision Reported During Transcontinental Race
Rider reported dead following collision with vehicle on first day of the race
Want to get ‘cross at work? British Cycling look for CX Coordinator
Get paid to work with bikes and cyclists? Living the dream!
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 2.0
Fresher than a mid race jet-wash, we are coming in hot with our second dose of sweet new test product
East vs. West
Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet… Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God’s great Judgment Seat; But there is neither East…
First Look: Specialized Diverge Comp 2018
Introduced with a bang and Peter Sagan earlier this year, the Diverge Comp features 20mm of front suspension via Future Shock. We take a first look before hitting the trails.
Review: NS RAG+
Hannah reflects back on her time with the NS RAG+. It saw her through the exertions of the Dirty Reiver, but how did it stack up on home trails?
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 1.0
Why should Singletrack have all the fun when it comes to shiny new products? We take a look at the goods that have dropped through to the grit.cx international HQ…
Charge keeps steel real for 2018 Plug
The do-anything classic gets an update and a return to its roots
Maxin’ and Relaxin’ in Scotland. Grinduro comes to Arran.
It is three days since Grinduro. I’m still trying to answer the same question that I asked on the day. What makes this event so beautifully special? I’m not sure…
First Look: Alpkit Rando bikepacking luggage
Alpkit have a new premium range of bikepacking luggage out. Before Rachel takes it out and gets it all dirty, she gives us a first look lowdown.
First Look: Pinnacle Arkose LTD 2017
We get our hands on the top-spec, limited edition "adventure road" bike from Pinnacle, the Arkose LTD.
Cotter and Craigie’s Tour Divide
British riders Lee Craigie and Rickie Cotter have finished their Tour Divide journey, and while they did not officially complete the race, they nevertheless have quite a story to tell.…
Yorkshire True Grit, AKA “Do you like riding yer bike uphill, lad? You’d better had do.”
Photos by Michael Kirkman There are plenty of people reading this who know all about Boltby and its place in mountain biking history. There’s probably a fair few out there…
Silesia, or what not to do and where not to go.
Words and Photos: Fed by Wild The damn daily treadmill had bent our necks so low that when we had finally raised our sight above the desks, keyboards, and coffee…
Gravel Racing in Russia
Apparently, there is a blossoming gravel racing scene in Russia. Here is a video recap from a recent gravel race, reportedly the first of its kind in that country, called…
Trek Bicycles Steps Up To Even Out Prize Money In Waterloo
Trek Bikes will make up the pay difference between the men's and women's races in the inaugural UCI World Cup in its home town this September
Ouseburn Valley Cross 2017
It’s now July, and that means it’s less than two months before ‘cross season starts. We’ve just received the first announcement of a cyclocross race in the UK and it…
The Distance
It takes some doing, getting out of a family weekend away to spend that time riding bikes and living like a homeless person in the Galloway Hills in Scotland with…
Tour Divide 2017
The 10th edition of the Tour Divide race is coming to a close for those at the head of the pack. Brian Lucido, a Tour Divide rookie, is currently leading…
TweedLove Love Cross 2017
If you weren't there, it looks like you missed out. One for the diary next year?
Dirty Kanza 2017
Photos by Jason Ebberts The first time I visited Emporia, Kansas, was in 2012. Obviously it was to ride a bike, and Dirty Kanza was my first taste of true…
The Blossoming of Irish Cross
Photos by Nicholas Keegan Until recent years, cyclocross in Ireland has been a parochial sport. Localised in extremis. Diminutive. Ratty. The little brother no one in the family likes to…
This Is My Road Bike
The typical definition of a ‘road bike’ is flawed. It’s time to change it. Hannah’s piece from a couple weeks ago got me thinking … or rather, became another set…
The Jeroboam 300
A true challenge is one where to finish isn’t a certainty. Words by Paul Errington, courtesy of XPDTN3. Photos by Marc Gasch. Since riding my first gravel event in 2012,…
New Alloy Kinesis Tripster AT Launched
The do it all Kinesis Tripster just got a whole lot more affordable
A Bluffer’s Guide to Cyclocross
So, cyclocross: it’s just a bunch of roadies riding around a field for an hour, right? Well, strictly speaking, you could say that, but you wouldn’t be able to hold…
Event: Yorkshire True Grit – Female Riders Wanted!
Surely there are more than four women who fancy a 60km gravel ride?
Review: WTB Riddler 45c, TCS Light Tyres
Huw tests out one of the wider gravel tyre options on the market.
’Cross vs. Mountain Bike; or, A Proper Weekend Getaway
In the Spring a cyclist’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of bikepacking. At last, the leaves are unfolding a green canopy over road and trail, prompting thoughts of where best…
The Night We Called It A Day
You often hear people referring to tone, athletes and coaches in pre-game interviews speaking about “setting the tone early in a game.” Musicians obsess about tone—is it too warm, too…
Memorial Service For Mike Hall Announced
Anyone who felt a connection to Mike is invited to come along and remember him
The Heart of British Cyclocross Photo Exhibition
Fans of cyclocross, excellent photography, and up-and-coming riders take note: Grit.cx contributor Paul Davy is exhibiting his work at the Rapha Clubhouse in Manchester, UK. The show’s photos capture the…
Fat Chance Launches Versatile US-Made Chris Cross
Check out the stunning Chris Cross from iconic US brand, Fat Chance.
Dirty Reiver: Dust And Sunburn
Clouds of dust and sunburned calves - this year's Dirty Reiver was a day out to remember
The Tour of Flanders: the best way to watch a bike race.
The best way to watch a bike race is undoubtedly sitting on the sofa with a couple of beers and an afternoon free of any distraction. When I say ‘best,’…