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Articles on how to prepare for a gravel bike tour, including what gravel bike touring is, what to pack and ideas for where to go.

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Bikepacking on the West Kernow Way
09 September 2024 UK / United Kingdom

7 best bikepacking routes in the UK

A guide to the best bikepacking routes in the UK. (Banner photo credit: Jordan Gibbons/Pannier)
Gravel cycling in the French Pyrenees
08 August 2024 Romania

9 best gravel bike adventures in Europe

Our pick of the best gravel bike adventures (photo credit: Pyrenees.cc)
Gravel cycling holiday in Pyrenees France
07 June 2024 Sponsored France

Pyrenees cycling holidays (for gravel cyclists): the inside guide to planning a trip

Traditionally, cycling holidays in the Pyrenees have focused on the Col du Tourmalet and other legendary Tour de France climbs.
Gravel bike fully packed with bikepacking bags
25 October 2023

Ultimate bike touring packing list

Our comprehensive bike touring packing list to help ensure you have everything you need for your next bike tour or gravel bike trip!
Gravel cyclist against a stunning sunset
02 September 2023

What is gravel bike touring (+ why do it)?

In-depth article on gravel bike touring, including bikepacking and road cycling tours v gravel tours.
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