Gravel racing
- Thread starter rich p
- Start date
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
I'm not particularly interested in gravel racing. It's a bit like cyclo cross but without the mud.
I also think that gravel bikes, although we are told they are different, are just re branded Cross bikes.
im sure someone will disagree with me though.😀
I also think that gravel bikes, although we are told they are different, are just re branded Cross bikes.
im sure someone will disagree with me though.😀
I think it is very exciting, and if I was younger I would certainly be having a go. I am also not worried if they are rebranded cross bikes, having raced cross on and off for forty years I do know that gravel racing is different. I also like to see people out there enjoying bikes and getting fitter, if this means renaming things to do so then bring it on.
Jameshow
Veteran
But they have disc brakes!!
Yes, and they are a lot better than the old rim brakes on my cross bikes that used to get through a set of rims each season.
matticus
Guru
Not in the current formats.
(EDIT: one big problem is that when roadie pros give it a good go, it's basically the same guys that are good in a 1-day classic that will win. So as a contest, what's the point?)
And I'm not really sure how they could change that: as mentioned, we already have CX races, and the self-supported ultra-dstance events can be fun for following peoples trials-n-tribulations. Do we need anything more?
matticus
Guru
On the other hand, this was cool:
https://www.bicycling.com/racing/a60991374/walmart-beach-cruisers-conquer-unbound-gravel-200/
https://www.bicycling.com/racing/a60991374/walmart-beach-cruisers-conquer-unbound-gravel-200/
ClichéGuevara
Legendary Member
- Location
- Kingston upon the River Hull
I've been breeding them.
These are the ones I've selected for the coming season.
These are the ones I've selected for the coming season.
Specialeyes
Guru
- Location
- Essex
I love the idea of gravel racing, but the coverage I follow tends to be the odd youtube video, with sweeping drone shots of scenery and the 'spirit of gravel' being represented by shots of the panda-faced winner (usually seems to be an ex world tour pro) downing variously either a jar of pickle juice or a beer.
It occasionally inspires me to whip out the gravel bike and stitch together a ride made up of a series of 'gravel' sections locally, which tend to be either mud or crushed shells. Like Dorothy, I don't think I'm in Kansas!
It occasionally inspires me to whip out the gravel bike and stitch together a ride made up of a series of 'gravel' sections locally, which tend to be either mud or crushed shells. Like Dorothy, I don't think I'm in Kansas!
Sorry, I should have pointed out that I'm referring to professional side of gravel - old ex road pros, often.
This is the pro racing section.
I'm fine with amateurs doing whatever they want
Adam4868
Legendary Member
Sounds ok to me....
https://cyclinguptodate.com/other/l...for-indecent-behavior-ahead-of-unbound-gravel
Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam ended up in an Oklahoma police office. They rode and freshened up on the street using water from bottles.
They got into argument with a passer by. The charge against them read: inappropriate behaviour by gay cyclists
https://cyclinguptodate.com/other/l...for-indecent-behavior-ahead-of-unbound-gravel
Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam ended up in an Oklahoma police office. They rode and freshened up on the street using water from bottles.
They got into argument with a passer by. The charge against them read: inappropriate behaviour by gay cyclists
T4tomo
Legendary Member
they'd probably be dead if they weren't white. Bloody 'mericans.
