gravel riding
Loose-surface bike travel
Gravel riding is cycling on unpaved roads—the crushed stone paths, dirt tracks, and rural byways between pavement and true off-road terrain.
The discipline has grown into a distinct cycling culture with dedicated bikes, events, and gear: I got into gravel riding to escape traffic.
Gravel bikes blend road bike speed with enough durability for rough surfaces.
- bikeTwo-wheeled pedaled vehicle
- drop barsDownward-curving bicycle steering
- dirtLoose dry earth
- unpavedWithout permanent road covering
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
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