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Dirt roads and open space provide perfect setting for The Roughneck Gravel

Featured Event: Roughneck Gravel Delivers Big Pennsylvania Energy If gravel racing has a personality test, Roughneck Gravel would probably answer with a grin, a handshake, and a warning that the climbs are steeper than they look. Held in and around Titusville, Pennsylvania, this event is not just another ride on another network of back roads. It is a rolling tour through the Oil Region, where rough dirt, deep woods, local history, and a healthy sense ... Read more

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Say “Aloha” To Gravel in Hawaii This November

Aloha Gravel was born from a desire to make events in Hawaii to have a greater impact. Many destination events bring people to the islands, but much of the profit leaves with giant event organizers. The local communities, culture, and people don’t always benefit in the way they should. This realization sparked a simple but powerful idea: what if an event could give more than it takes? At its core, Aloha Gravel is designed to flip that model. Most, if not ... Read more

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Between the Miles: Why Riders Keep Choosing Grassroots Gravel

By; Adam Davidson, Grassroots Gravel It’s time. You’re finally here: race weekend. You step into the bustle of bodies, bikes, and expo booths at Grassroots Gravel in Pueblo, Colorado and immediately notice something feels different. There’s a warmth to the atmosphere. A sense of connection to everyone who’s part of this thing. The volunteers checking you in are excited to hear where you’re from and what you’re riding. Riders around you are swapping plans for ... Read more

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Inside the Baker City Cycling Classic 2026: Eastern Oregon’s Road Stage Race

By Sean Benesh On the Baker City Cycling Classic as a Proving Ground Last year, I stood on the side of a wide Eastern Oregon highway and watched a field slowly come apart with the snow-capped Wallowa Mountains in the background. Not explode. Not some dramatic highlight-reel moment. Just … come apart. It was late morning. That dry Eastern Oregon light that makes everything feel sharper than it probably is. I could hear freehubs and ... Read more

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The Backcountry Trifecta of Racing-Mtb, Gravel, And Running Comes To Fruita, Colorado

Get ready to unleash your inner adventurer in the breathtaking backcountry of Colorado, where Fruita is calling your name! This rugged desert playground is the ultimate hub for thrill-seekers, boasting a smorgasbord of adventure sports that’ll make your heart race! Whether you’re crushing trails on foot, paddling through whitewater, shredding the mountain on your bike, scaling cliffs, or exploring stunning canyons, Fruita has got your back! The Adventure Fest weekend is a total blast, featuring ... Read more

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Riding The Line: Borderlands Gravel Returns To Douglas Arizona

Grit, gravel, and adventure in the Arizona-Sonora borderlands. Race hard and experience the untamed beauty of BorderLands Gravel. November 15, 2025 There are rides that challenge your body, and then there are rides that change your perspective. Borderlands Gravel, held along the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas, Arizona, is the rare event that manages to do both. This isn’t just another gravel race on the calendar—it’s a cultural, historical, and community experience set against the dramatic ... Read more

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Route2Change Adds 3 Upcoming Events

Last year’s Ride for Magnus was unforgettable. Over 4,300 of you from 48 states and 24 countries showed up to honor Magnus and every life lost to road violence. It was a powerful event, and it meant the world to the family and supporters of the White Family, and The White Line. One of the biggest challenges to bring about change in how we view the dangers and the tragedy surrounding vulnerable road users, is conveying ... Read more

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Grassroots Celebrates Its Third Anniversary In Pueblo Colorado

This is for you. Let’s ride some bikes. Grassroots Gravel is for everyone. Founded by a Pueblo Local, Adam Davidson, Grassroots enters its 3rd year.  If you look at this event, how it is run, the organization put into it, and the overall production, you would swear it is a 10th year event.  Grassroots Gravel brings pro-level event production and focuses on the people. Everyday riders. Brand new riders. Seasoned pros. We’re all out there to have ... Read more

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Ride Through the Spanish Peaks at the Rad Dirt Fest

The Rad Dirt Fest 2025 is a newer event by the Life Time Events team, who are part of the Leadville Race Series owners and Unbound Gravel (formerly Dirty Kanza). This event takes place annually on the last weekend of September in the undeniably special Trinidad, Colorado. Nestled in the heart of Southern Colorado, Trinidad offers a breathtaking backdrop of towering Spanish Peaks and expansive mesas. This fall, The Rad Dirt Fest  promises to take gravel cycling enthusiasts on an unforgettable journey ... Read more

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Colorado’s Wine Ride – Tour de Vineyards

The Ride Collective proudly presents The Wine Ride, the 30th annual Tour de Vineyards that provides two-course options and promises a vibrant blend of scenic views, sumptuous wines, and spirited cycling. Due to its unique nature, it’s touted as one of the best cycling events in Colorado, and the Rockies. It’s two ride options showcase the beautiful scenery of Grand Valley and Western Slope, including multiple vineyards, orchards, and wineries. Event & Course Info There’s something magical ... Read more

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