Gravel Corner

When one thinks about being physically active in Canada, the winter sports of hockey and skiing inherently come to mind. You can’t be called the Great White North without ice and snow. That said, cyclists who live or visit north of the bor…

A single bike to do it all, and do it well. The holy grail of bicycle ownership. While many have succumbed to the N+1 mentality, the rising cost of quality bikes — and the real estate needed to store them — is bringing an increasing numbe…

Gravel bikes are booming right now, and for good reason. As paved roads become increasingly crowded and potentially treacherous, more and more cyclists are choosing to ride the path less taken. And once you’ve had a taste of the off-road a…

Full disclosure: the author of this post is the proud owner of a titanium bike and a fan of all things Ti. When I joined forces with some like-minded people to start a bicycle frame-making company, we made the conscious decision to focus …

If you’re thinking of getting a gravel bike, you’re not alone. The all-terrain versatility of these multi-strata machines has driven their growing popularity and led to more and more models to choose from. Navigating those options to find …

Underlying the growing popularity of gravel / adventure cycling is the notion of discovery. With the right all-road bike and a good set of bigger tires, you are basically free to blaze a path across a variety of surfaces and enjoy whatever…

There are a number of materials used to make a bike frame, each with their relative merits. When it comes to a top quality, high-performance gravel bike, two materials rise above the rest: carbon and titanium. Which one is better? It de…