Gravel Bikes

The ‘gravel’ discipline tends to describe riding a drop-bar bike on unpaved roads and trails, fitting somewhere between road cycling and mountain biking. In this case, the clue isn’t really in the name – gravel riding can encompass all types of terrain, from actual gravel to wooded singletrack and everything in between.

The term ‘gravel’ might be a little misleading in the UK and some areas of Europe, however. Multi-terrain or adventure cycling might describe it better, as you’re more likely to find routes linking up dirt doubletracks, flowy singletrack, forest fire roads, canal towpaths, field margin trails and farm roads with sections of tarmac in between, rather than long stretches of pristine gravel roads – depending where you’re riding, of course.

Just like mountain biking, weather and trail conditions are likely to dictate where you choose to ride, with better-draining areas preferable for year-round riding while you leave the boggier, muckier trails for the drier summer months.

Shop the entire range of the latest Gravel Bicycles and buy in store or online with interest free finance, cycle to work schemes or Klarna. Inlcudes Gravel Bikes from Bianchi, Cannondale, Cube, Giant, Liv, Merida, Specialized & Forme