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591: 212:, combining the efficiency of road cycling with the capability to ride on rough and loose terrain of mountain biking. It allows riders more freedom to choose routes than road cycling, without many of the physical and equipment-related barriers of mountain biking. Gravel cycling is nearly as old as cycling itself, with most significant developments in the racing side having occurred in the 20th century. Gravel racing as a discipline has its own global series and world championship. 680:) and 700c (29 inches). Tire width can vary from 30 to 50 millimeters (mm). The lower end of that range is closer to road bike tires, making them better suited for light off-road situations. The wider side approaches mountain bike tires and is well adapted to use on trails with large pebbles, sticks, and worse traction. If a tire becomes too wide, it won't fit in some bike frames, making maximum tire width a significant factor for riders purchasing new bicycles. 487:. Their grassroots movement gathered steam and as of 2022 is one of the largest gravel races in the world. In 2021, Gravel Worlds® received their registered trademark officially becoming THE Gravel Worlds. Thousands of riders from around the world race Gravel Worlds every year in Lincoln, Nebraska in late August. Champions of this event receive a world championship jersey, a pirate sword trophy, and the title of World Champion and "Captain of the Gravel Seas". 403:(formerly called Dirty Kanza), started in 2006 and is 320 kilometres (200 mi) long. Unbound Gravel is a good example of how much gravel biking has grown in recent years: in 2006 there was a total of 34 riders that participated in the 320-kilometre (200 mi) race. In June 2019, 2,750 riders lucky enough to be picked from a lottery crossed the start line of the Dirty Kanza 200 and organizers had to introduce other mileage categories. 131: 27: 642:). Compared to road groupsets, gravel groupsets tend to have features from MTB groupsets like a clutched rear derailleur (to keep chain tension on when riding on uneven surfaces to avoid chain jumping), lower gearing options (lower than 1:1, bigger sprockets and/or smaller chainrings, like for example a super-compact 48/32T or 46/30T chainset and a 11-34T cassette), and a wider side-to-side chainline for more tire clearance. 542: 553:, since its start in the 19th century. Due to a lack of paved roads in most regions, anyone partaking in an overnight bicycle ride had to prepare in a similar way to how modern gravel cyclists do. The bicycles they used shared characteristics with modern gravel bicycles. These bicycles were often sold as dedicated 704:, wallet, or food, although it is limited by low capacity. Frame bags solve this issue of capacity. They can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any rider's need. Some bags mount behind the seat and can carry sleeping and cooking equipment, but a complete dismount is necessary to access them. 362:
The culture of gravel biking has been a reason it has grown in popularity. Gravel races rarely call for a team of coaches and bicycle technicians. Gravel riders are generally focused on getting through a course rather than maintaining a pace during races. This give way to camaraderie on the trail and
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emerged. It took inspiration from gravel cycling in many ways, such as allowing riders to tackle tough, off road terrain and inspiring comradery between riders. Mountain biking ended up taking the off road aspect of gravel to the extreme, eventually requiring a different yet similar set of skills and
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Gravel biking in particular can exaggerate these effects by placing the rider in natural environments. Regularly spending time in nature can further reduce street and improve mental health. Participating in group rides or races increases social interaction, which can lead to additional mental health
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pandemic. Lockdown procedures in many countries severely limited the number of activities many people could perform outside. Cycling as a whole requires little physical contact, which made it a popular option for people looking for something to do. Gravel cycling allowed riders to explore outside of
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Gravel racing is a major part of the gravel cycling world. Some gravel races blur the line between ride and race, allowing riders to experience the thrill of a timed challenge while still enjoying the perseverance and comradery required to successfully complete a track. Gravel races occur globally
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Although the term "gravel cycling" has only been in popular use for about a decade, the cycling style that it describes has been a significant part of the cycling world for much longer. Contrary to popular belief, gravel cycling does not necessarily have to take place upon a gravel road. Rather,
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Unpaved roads produce less pollution than the majority of paved roads. Gravel and dirt paths are less likely to be harmful to local and global ecosystems. Choosing a bicycle over a fossil fuel emitting vehicle, such as a car, dramatically decreases a person's environmental impact. Fewer harmful
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Where gravel bikes differ from road bikes is that the bars are usually wider, geometry is adapted to be more comfortable riding offroad for long periods of time and modern gravel bikes will also feature a 1x drivetrain removing the front derailleur. Wheels are generally wider and forks and rear
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Gravel cycling as a whole has no governing body such as the UCI or USADA. Each race has its own rules, ethos, and character. Despite the balkanization of the races, a professional field of racers does exist, with each racer creating their own schedule of event to participate in. An independent
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organization called Pure Gravel has created a ranking system called the "Pure Gravel Power Rankings" in order to score and rank professional gravel racers across the myriad gravel races throughout the year. A King and Queen of gravel are crowned at the end of every calendar year.
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Many modern gravel bikes have an excess of mounting points for external frame storage. Bags are not required for shorter rides, but any gravel bicycle touring or bikepacking ride will doubtlessly feature them. One option is top tube bags. This allows for easy access to a
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triangle and seats stays will allow for much wider tires to cope with the terrain and requirements of riding off-road.  It is common for a gravel bike to have 35 to 50 millimeter (mm) tires, compared to 23–25 mm for a road bike.
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Commuting via bicycle can be considered gravel cycling, depending on the terrain. Commuter cycling decreases all-cause mortality and cancer mortality. It also decreases the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.
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Cycling reduces stress, improve mental health, and increases cognitive function. Cycling triggers the brain to release endorphins, which can improve the mood of riders. It can also reduce anxiety and depression.
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riding on any unpaved surface is considered gravel cycling. This includes gravel, dirt, rocky terrain, woodchips, and anything in between. Gravel routes frequently lead riders away from paved roads and other
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The relaxed geometry of mountain bikes is the foundation of gravel bike frames but gravel bikes are lighter, faster and more responsive than a mountain bike. Gravel bikes also use characteristics of both
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Due to road infrastructure improving with time, road bike racing shifted almost entirely to paved roads. In America, the use of paved roads was largely influenced by a group of cyclists called
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If riders receive outside support at any location other than official checkpoints it will result in immediate disqualification. Riders may assist other riders by any means and at any time.
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throughout the entire year, although American and European races receive the majority of media coverage in the cycling world. A small number of road races embrace long stretches of unpaved
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as an example, there are checkpoints spaced about 80 kilometres (50 mi) apart for longer races, and riders must carry water and food, as well as fix their own tires and bikes.
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has not gone unnoticed in the gravel scene. Tubeless sealant's ability to effortlessly seal punctures, as well as run lower tire pressure has made it more common than traditional
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In the early days of road bike racing, most roads were not paved, so most races were held primarily on unpaved/dirt/gravel roads. One of the earliest examples is the
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Cycling is considerably more low-impact than many alternative exercise options. This increases joint health, as well as decreasing risk of injury.
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used for racing, with 46/30 chainrings and an 11-40 cassette giving a very wide spread of gears, and 650b wheels with 48 mm wide tires
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and road bikes for better comfort on long rides and the wheel clearance to accommodate rides done in torrential conditions (heavy rain).
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The bicycles and courses in gravel racing vary widely, from road bicycles with wide tires to bicycles that share characteristics with
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Next to road bike racing, separate off-road cycling disciplines emerged. In autumn and winter in a few European countries,
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In the 21st century, riding and racing road bikes on gravel roads gained popularity. Gravel cycling, as a mixture of
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is a popular professional sport. Cyclo-crossers ride off-road (on grass, sand, mud...) on a variant of a
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caters to a fun and relaxed atmosphere that is not always present in road and mountain bike races.
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chemicals are released into the air, noise pollution is cut down, and carbon emissions decrease.
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The bicycles that cyclists use in gravel races and gravel rides can vary widely (can also be
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In Norway, Sweden and Finland, the Nordic Gravel Series are a series of gravel challenges.
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As a cardiovascular activity, cycling has been proven to provide a variety of positive
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is a 200-kilometre (120 mi) off-road timed cycling challenge that takes place in
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Since the 2010s, gravel cycling and gravel bicycles have been widely associated with
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National Forests, with approximately 84,000 feet (26,000 m) of total elevation.
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are used; in other cases, any bicycle capable of covering the terrain can be used.
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What’s the difference between a gravel groupset and a road groupset? - Pearson1860
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Gravel tires come in a variety of sizes and widths. The most common are 650b (
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Gravel Cycling: The Complete Guide to Gravel Racing and Adventure Bikepacking
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in June is an approximately 1,600-kilometre (1,000 mi) self-supported (
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Gravel bikes, at first glance, look very similar to road bikes with their
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Waiting for Dirty Kanza (now Unbound Gravel) bike race to start at sunrise
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Still, gravel bikes vary, and the different models cover a range between
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Some riders forgo bags on their bicycles at all, instead opting for a
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is an up to 160-kilometre (100 mi) road/off-road cycling race in
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However, since the 2010s, a dedicated type of bicycle is marketed as
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Rissel, Chris; Passmore, Erin; Mason, Chloe; Merom, Dafna (2013).
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is a sport or a leisure activity, in which participants ride
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got narrow tires and were no longer fit for off-road usage.
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Bikepacking with a gravel bicycle and a hammock in Brazil
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Gravel cycling received significant attention during the
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Since beginning of cycling; modern era began around 2006.
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to cover the new cycling discipline. Dedicated gravel
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qualifier which is held annually on the tracks around
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