It isn't simple throwing yourself into something new, but that's something Nate has always done with Gusto, When he was selected for our Pure Gravel scholarship, he didn't blink, he jumped straight in.

Fifty women. One route from Munich to Lausanne. Seven days across the Alps. No timing chips, no rankings, no fixed groups. Just bikes, mountains, strangers becoming friends, and a finish line at the biggest race in women's cycling. Laura Claus on why the GRL PCK Rally was never really about the destination.

I’d heard plenty of stories about the SSX Mystery Tour, how tough it is, how many climbs are waiting to test your legs, but also how incredibly beautiful the route can be. Some described it as a cycling adventure; others as a very long day of questioning your life choices halfway up a hill!

Once a year, I like to take on a challenge that I'm not sure I can complete; it gives me the motivation to push myself, something to look forward to and keeps me honest. This year, I took on the Rift, the 200km Icelandic adventure across the lava fields of the Highlands, up volcanoes, over glaciers and through rivers.

There is a specific kind of vulnerability in arriving somewhere alone. Scanning the room, wondering if it shows that you do not quite know where to be. Contributor Jil, writes about doing exactly that at Graveller, a gravel event in Brabant, and what she found when she got there. A space that did not need to announce itself as inclusive because it simply was. An honest and warm piece about courage, connection and what good event design actually feels like.

Detours is Tailfin's inaugural bikepacking event, taking in the stunning landscapes of South Wales. CCC sent along contributors and founder of UpCycle London, Phil Dobson, to soak it all in

Avocado Routes is an expression of exploration, manifested as routes by Rainer Charles Ong and his collective of like-minded explorers. Today, London to Bournemouth!

As someone who was diagnosed with Anxiety Depressive Disorder at the age of 18, Mental Miller behind my back. These days I prefer Mustang Miller, but in this case.. maybe its Mechanical Miller I thought I would share these in a new mini series lovingly called Mental Mechanicals - to help digest and process those moments a co2 cartridge can’t fix.

For Merida Miller, Gravel Mexico was more than a race. It was a return to a place she has loved since childhood, now seen from the saddle. Between the brutal beauty of the desert, the warmth of riders and locals, and the finish line fiestas filled with mezcal and tortillas, every detail felt alive with culture. Gravel Mexico showed her how cycling can truly weave us into the places we ride.

Emmanuel’s first year of gravel riding took him straight to The Traka 100 — Europe’s biggest gravel event — and it was pure chaos in the best way. From Girona’s warm welcome to torrential race-day rain, steep climbs, and slippery descents, every moment tested him. But it was the shared struggle, encouragement from strangers, and connection with fellow riders that made it unforgettable. For Emmanuel, The Traka isn’t just a race, it’s an experience.

Bikepacking, the art of combining cycling and backpacking, might seem intimidating, but it's surprisingly accessible to beginners. One of the greatest things about bikepacking is its flexibility; trips can be both long and short, so you could travel the world full-time or enjoy a week-long adventure closer to home. You don't need to embark on an epic expedition to experience the joy of it. You can start exploring your local area, either solo or with friends.

I spent a long weekend in Girona for the Traka, not as a racer, but as a documenter. Diversity at Traka is not where it could be, but there are diverse faces if you choose to look for them.

Contributors Alessandro and Nunziella tackle the Sicili Divide a 550km multi-terrain odyssey in one of Italy's most beautiful landscapes.

Contributor, Makesi takes on his second SBT Gravel, the high-altitude gravel race through Steamboat Springs.

Take an unfit amateur and sign up for a 200km gravel ultra. What could possibly go wrong?

Sherry is our resident Colombian adventure mastermind, a title well-earned through blood sweat and tears completing the Transcontinental...

I fell in love with Italy a long time ago and like a good Barolo, it keeps calling me back.

So why would I be fraternising with the idea of riding long in the first place? After all, I'm no long-distance rider.