Gravel bike
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Difficulty
Easy – Advanced
Duration
1 hour – several days
Location
Tarmac, gravel tracks, forestry roads, country areas
Season
Spring – autumn
What is gravel?
A gravel bike is a bike built to run on all sorts of surfaces, from tarmac to unmade roads.
It brings together the speed of a road bike and the steadiness of an adventure machine.
It suits exploring country areas and routes that are harder to get to.
It also lends itself to self-supported journeys and bikepacking.
Types of gravel
Recreational gravel
For relaxed rides on mixed roads.
Adventure gravel
For long trips over varied routes.
Gravel bikepacking
For journeys carrying your own luggage and being self-sufficient.
Competitive gravel
For races and sporting challenges.
How does a gravel ride work?
Planning the route
You pick roads that suit the bike and your level.
Getting the bike ready
You check the tyres, the brakes and the rest of the kit.
Working through the route
You ride mixed roads and open country.
Finding your way
A GPS helps you keep to the route.
Finding places
The point is the journey and what you come across.
Who is gravel for?
Beginners
It gives you a steady, comfortable ride on easy routes.
Casual riders
Good for relaxed rides and a bit of exploring.
Adventure lovers
It opens up the roads fewer people take.
Travellers
Ideal for trips lasting several days.
Sporty types
It can be used for endurance riding and for racing.
gravel experience level
Recreational gravel ride
Short routes on tarmac and easy tracks.
Gravel exploring
Mixed routes with a moderate change of terrain.
Endurance gravel
Long distances over varied routes.
Gravel bikepacking expedition
Journeys of several days carrying your own kit.
At a glance
Versatility
The bike works on more than one kind of surface.
The right tyres
Wider tyres give you comfort and a steadier ride.
Long distances
The riding position and the geometry make long days possible.
Navigation
Gravel routes often want planning beforehand.
Comfort
It is built for adventures that last.
Freedom to roam
You can switch between different kinds of road as you go.
gravel kit
Gravel bike
A bike built for mixed roads.
Helmet
Recommended on any ride.
Bikepacking bags
Needed for long rides and for bikepacking.
Repair kit
Tools, a pump and the usual spares.
Cycling GPS
It helps you follow the route.
Staying hydrated
It matters over long distances.
gravel safety
Gravel routes call for some preparation and attention.
Gravel bike — frequently asked questions
A gravel bike is quicker on mixed roads; an MTB is aimed at more technical ground.
Yes. A gravel bike is meant for tarmac and unmade roads alike.
Yes, especially on the easier routes.
Yes. Many models are built to carry luggage.
The effort depends on the distance, the ground and the pace.
It can help on new or involved routes.
Roaming freely across all sorts of routes on a bike.