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Gravel Grinder Gear: Kona "Rove" Prototype 05-09-2012

At one time a lot of folks were opining the loss of Salsa Cycles La Cruz disc cross bike. it was a perfectly spec'ed gravel grinder with classic looks. Well, maybe the just announced Kona "Rove" will make you take notice if you are one of those that misses […]

Heck of The North Updates 04-23-2012

Hey folks, the AGRS event, Heck Of The North, has announced that registration for this year's Saturday, September 29th running is opening up on May 1st and will last through to May 31st. The "Heck" is a back roads/gravel "hundy" that is self supported, […]

GGGRRR 2012 04-22-2012

Northwestern Illinois is home to some really pretty, challeging gravel roads and back roads. On June 23rd, a group of folks are going to challenge themselves on a 116 mile route in this territory. If you'd like to join them, here are the details on the Galena Gravel […]

Pisgah Monster Cross 04-21-2012

Say "Pisgah" to most off roaders and they think "Mountain Biking". But that may change with the Pisgah Monster Cross event, which is happening in September on the 15th. The word from Pisgah Promotions' own Eric Wever is that this will include 13.000 […]

Strada Fango Spring Classic 100K: Update 04-20-2012

I just received an e-mail concerning the Strada Fango which happens next Sunday. Here is some information on the course, which has been chaged a bit since I last posted on the event: "  Updated course is less singletrack, more gravel and logging roads. We also have […]

Gravel Grinder Gear: Clement X'Plor MSO Final Review 04-08-2012

Clement Tires on the BMC Monster Cross Clement Pneumatics X'Plor MSO- Final Review: by Guitar Ted The new gravel weapon from Clement Pneumatics, which I have introduced to you here, has been ridden in a multitude of conditions ranging from dry pavement to mud, gravel, […]

Elrod's Cirque- Walnut Valley Gravel Challenge 04-05-2012

A new gravel grinder will take place this May in the southern Flint Hills region of Kansas called "Elrod's Cirque". The event will have three course lengths to choose from including a family friendly 16 mile short course, and more challenging 62 and 121 mile […]

Stage Event! The North Woods Adventure 03-29-2012

A while ago I had mentioned on my blog that a gravel stage race would be a cool idea and I floated several ideas for that, but really people! It isn't like I'm not busy enough already, so I let the idea slide. Well, I am happy to say that this idea is being produced […]

Gravel Grinder Gear: Clement Tires 03-26-2012

Last week I received a nice package from Clement Pneumatics and inside were three sets of sweet Clement rubber products in the form of the USH Adventure, the X'Plor MSO, and the Strada LLG Road. L-R: USH Adventure, X'Plor MSO, and Strada LLG Road The Strada […]

Burleigh County Cup/Sippy Cup Gravel Grinder 03-23-2012

North Dakota has a new gravel grinder called the Burleigh Cup with a shorter concurrent event they are calling the "Sippy Cup". This will be taking place on May 12th near Bismarck, North Dakota. Registration is happening now and will only last through the end of […]