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Kinesis UK CrossBones event hits the South Downs this November
Yet more gravel events added to the calendar
First Impressions: Kona Jake Range For 2018
Hup hup hup! 20 years old this year, we check out the new Jake CX range from Kona
First Impressions: Kona Sutra Range For 2018
For the road very less travelled, there's the Sutra from Kona
Charm City Cross 2017 Gallery
Words and photos by Erik Annis The Charm City Cyclocross race has a special meaning to me. The race’s promoter, Kris Auer, and the course designer, Jay Lazar, were also…
Big Book Giveaway! Britain’s Greatest Cycling Climbs Box Set
We have a lovely anthology of books to give away to one lucky reader.
Free Bikepacking Event: Crossduro Wales
The inaugural edition of this event took place earlier this year - will you be on the start line next year?
Long Term Review: Saying Goodbye To The Whyte Gisburn
The Whyte Gisburn features MTB-inspired geometry, a 1x specific frame and comes stock with a dropper post.
British Cycling Announces Team for World Cup
Top level cross racing returns this weekend. British Cycling have announced their team for Koksijde
Will ride for frites – Dirty Boar 2017
Tom has an alternative Belgian riding experience, taking in 170km of Belgian forks and countryside at the inaugural Dirty Boar.
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 9.0
Coming at you faster than Lars van de Haar off the line. It's FGF, volume nine point oh.
First Look: Rondo Ruut CF1
Rachel went all the way to Poland to test ride the Ruut. She liked it so much, she's brought one back for a closer look
Reviewed: Sven Cycles Pathfinder
Should your next bike be semi-custom? Well, if it is the Pathfinder, the answer could well be "yes".
Rapha Cross Prestige returns, with new location
Rapha's Cross Prestige event moves north to Manchester
Seven Southern Gravel Events Suitable For Any Bike
Kinesis UK To Sponsor CX Sportive Gravelcross Series
Cube announce new C:62 carbon ‘cross weapon
Cube have an all new 'cross bike for 2018, and we love the look of it.
Alpkit announce new Sonder bike
Whisper it very quietly, but this bike from Sonder has us longing for a bit of tarmac
Video: Three Peaks Bog Crossing Roulette
Amid all the suffering of the 3 Peaks, some suffered more than others. Here they are for your entertainment
Long term review: Islabike Luath 700 Pro Series
Jamie and Ben look back on a busy summer season of racing on the Islabikes Luath 700 Pro Series
The Three Peaks World Championship Cyclo-cross Race
Did someone say something about a World Championships? My first Three Peaks didn’t get off to a good start. In fact, it didn’t start at all. I’m not new to…
Two Gravel Events At Under A Tenner
Two mixed surface events that'll cost you more in sandwiches than entry fees
Reviewed: Storck T.I.X Platinum G1
Can a 'superbike' with a super price tag live up to some loft expectations? Alex finds out...
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 8.0
Back and ramping up for the 'cross season like Simon Fell, it is Fresh Grit Friday.
Jingle Cross World Cup Gallery
Photos by Ken Sherman/kkimages.us ’Tis the season — it’s not exactly Christmas, there was no snow, but there was a Grinch. The 2017-2018 Telenet UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup calendar kicked…
First Look: Specialized CruX Elite X1 2018
Tester Beth Bryn Hodge takes a first look at the shockingly pink race-ready Specialized CruX
The Torino-Nice Rally
Words and photos by Ed Wolstenholme I felt right at home 2000 metres up an alpine col surrounded by men (and women) in full colour-coordinated Rapha strip. Sitting on the…
Reviewed: Hunt 4Season Gravel Disc Wheels
How good can a sub-£400 set of wheels be? To find out, Wil gives us his longterm review of the Hunt 4Season Gravel Disc wheels
Islabikes to host first One Bike Cross event Quarry Cross
Isla Bikes extend their single-bike 'cross racing category to whole new race
Beach racing comes to the north of England with Sandblasted
There's guaranteed to be some fireworks this November 5th.
Good Vibes Only: Meet the maker of Mercredi Bikes, Adeline O’Moreau.
I make bikes to be ridden, not to be shown. That’s why I will never file my filets. But don’t worry, I make very good looking joints straight off the…
Why Suspension Will NEVER Be Allowed At The Three Peaks Race
Got a fancy new Lauf fork or a Cannondale Slate? That's great, but don't expect to be able to use them at the world's toughest cyclocross race
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 7.0
Coming at ya, with a freight train of gorgeous goodies to see you through to the weekend, it's FGF.
Brighton Big Dog 2017: Taking a butter knife to a gunfight and then forgetting about the fight altogether
Photos by Digi Dave’s Photos I was going to write about being stupid. I was going to tell you how I was one of those people who turns up at…
Wahoo bring the hills indoors with a new trainer
Get ready for the hills with the Wahoo CLIMB indoor trainer
Coming Events from The Racing Collective
The Racing Collective is a new kind of bike club: they host races, but without any official support or entry fees. Timing is done via Strava. Adventurous events are designed…
First Look: Storck T.I.X Platinum G1
We take a quick peek at this high end carbon offering from German manufacturer, Storck.
First Look: Kinesis Tripster ATR with Lauf Grit fork
Our special build is like a reverse mullet - party at the front, business at the back. Tom gives us a first look full lowdown.
My Bikepacking Setup
Everyone loves packing lists. So I’d like to kick off what I hope will become a regular feature here on Grit.cx: Bikepacking Setups. It’s endlessly fascinating to examine what fellow…
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 5.0
It's back and it's the BIGGEST EVER, featuring flaming hot new products from both sides of the Atlantic.
All new Canyon ‘cross bike launched
Canyon launch its first ever all carbon 'cross bike range. Race-ready and full featured.
The Rocky Road to Recovery
Getting injured sucks. Here are some ways to make it suck less. I’m sitting at my desk with an ice pack on the back of my neck, again. Fortunately it’s…
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 4.0
Coming in with a bigger bang than a tubeless tyre failure. It's Fresh Grit Friday: Volume four point oh.
Lauf launch all new bike, with new fork to match
Innovative Icelandics bring out full gravel bike to complement their suspension forks
Reviewed: Morvelo Covert Series Apparel
We check out the Covert line from Morvelo, which features stealthy storage to help you ditch the backpack
What We’re Wearing: NS RAG+ Photoshoot
If you saw Hannah's review of the NS RAG+ and liked the look of any of her kit, here's what she was wearing.