MTB for first gravel event?

MTB for first gravel event? | Mountain Bike Reviews Forum

There are advantages to a full gravel bike, but you can make up for a LOT with the right tires and these other factors and then work the peloton ...

Gravel racing on MTB - Equipment - TrainerRoad

I'd typically run 44mm gravel tires and the bike had full lockouts, so it's basically rigid flat bar gravel bike with suspension when I wanted ...

Full suspension mtb setup for gravel race : r/cycling - Reddit

An XC bike should be pretty darn capable for for a gravel race. Get the fastest tires you can find. Maybe think about a bigger front ring for ...

Can You Race Gravel on a Mountain Bike? I Tried and It Was… Okay

To make it a bit more gravel-friendly, I essentially pushed it more toward the XC racing side of the MTB spectrum. The two biggest changes I ...

Bike for first gravel event

If the gravel is flat and not sloppy (not too muddy or sandy), then 32mm tires might be okay. The mtb would be okay, too, though you tend to see ...

Gravel Tires On Mountain Bike?! That's My First Gravel Race Plan

Slap those gravel tires on mountain bike pronto! And then get pedaling. Don't let equipment stop you from hitting the starting line.

Help a NEWBIE out- first gravel ride

Then hammer the down hills with stability and sure footedness like the mountain bike did. Maybe a really light Mt bike with extra ring(s) for increased speed on ...

A beginner's guide to gravel racing - Precision Hydration

A beginner's guide to gravel racing. By Dr Bryce Dyer. 7 Minute Read. “Aren't gravel bike events just a mountain bike ... My first example was the four-and-a ...

Adjustments to a FS mtb for a gravel bike race

The gravel race is, well a gravel road ranging from hard packed and smooth to loose, to washboard. I suspect I'll actually have my suspension ...

Everything You Need To Know Before Riding Gravel. - YouTube

Your First Gravel Event - Everything You Need To Know Before Riding Gravel. ... Why Gravel Bikes Will Get Much BETTER In 2025! CYCLINGABOUT ...

Basic Gear for Your First Gravel Ride

A Gravel Bike. You'll also hear this referred to as an off road bike or all-terrain bike. · A Mountain Bike. If you're wanting to try out gravel ...

The beginner's guide to racing gravel - Trek Blog

Pick your race · Rooted Vermont · Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo · Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo · Barry Roubaix · Big Sugar and Little Sugar · The Dead Swede · Broken ...

Everyone is Having fun on a Gravel Bike...But Me - Singletracks

It was after these first few rides I came to the conclusion that gravel bikes are not fun: The dirt is more fun with a mountain bike, and the ...

How to Prepare for Your First Gravel Event - Achieve PTC

First, focus on staying hydrated throughout the event with electrolyte fluids (something containing both salt and a little sugar). Drink at ...

A Guide To Your First Gravel Race - Move Up Endurance Coaching

... first race. We'll cover the primary types of events available; gravel, road, mountain, and cyclocross. There will be a fair amount of ...

Lessons learnt from gravel racing - MarathonMTB.com

In my first gravel race in 2018 I was convinced that narrow tyres and bars similar to a road set up would be the fastest set up to run.

MTB test in a gravel race: Specialized Epic HT at Bighorn Gravel

Comments85 ; Hardtail vs Gravel Bike: Conclusion! Clint Gibbs · 158K views ; The BEST GRAVEL Race You've NEVER Heard OF! (Big Horn Gravel : ...

Top 5 Tips To Help You Prepare For Your Very First Gravel Bike Race

Make sure your clothing, nutrition, and other accessories are ready to go as well. Having every bit of your equipment ready to go ahead of time will allow you ...

Things I Wish I Knew About Training Before My First Gravel Race

There are two types of rides that you should incorporate into your week if you're planning to train for a gravel event.

How to prepare for your first gravel bike event | Cycling Weekly

Your first steps are to choose and then enter an event. We recommend choosing ahead of time so you can prepare specifically for the conditions.