Triathletes Are Leaving Traffic Behind (and Getting Faster For It)
Leaving the asphalt for unpaved roads is leading to performance gains for triathletes, proving that less traffic can mean more speed.
Gravel
Gravel
In just a few years, gravel cycling has gone from a fringe pursuit to the hot style of riding and racing, with current and former WorldTour professional jumping in the mix.
Gravel cycling has many attractions: escaping traffic, noise, and congestion – whether rolling solo, riding with friends, or racing with competitors.
At VeloNews, we cover all the major events and many of the small, quirky ones, bringing you the inside stories from the riders at the front and the back of the back.
We also test a wide variety of gear, often in races like Unbound Gravel or The Mid South, and give you our unvarnished feedback here.
In just a few years, gravel cycling has gone from a fringe pursuit to the hot style of riding and racing, with current and former WorldTour professional jumping in the mix. Gravel cycling has many attractions: escaping traffic, noise, and congestion – whether rolling solo, riding with friends, or racing with competitors. At VeloNews, we cover all the major events and many of the small, quirky ones, bringing you the inside stories from the riders at the front and the back of the back. We also test a wide variety of gear, often in races like Unbound Gravel or The Mid South, and give you our unvarnished feedback here.
Triathlete’s 2026 Guide to Off-the-Beaten-Path Multisport Races in the U.S.
Thinking about changing up the traditional swim-bike-run? Or seeking out a new format, new terrain, or new sports to add to the mix? Then look no further than this list of unique multisport races around the country.
How to Adjust Your Triathlon Fueling Plan for Off-Road or Gravel Racing
The distances may be the same, but the fueling strategies are not. When making a foray into off-road or gravel triathlon, use this guide from sports nutrition expert Susan Kitchen to adapt your standard triathlon nutrition plan for rugged conditions.
Triathlete’s 2025 Guide to the Best Off-The-Beaten-Path Multisport Events in the U.S.
Tired of the same old swim-bike-run? Looking for a funky distance, a weird format, or a quirky race location? We’ve got you. Check out the funkiest, weirdest, quirkiest, and most fun multisport events in the U.S. this year.
The State of Gravel Triathlon
It’s been a few years since the first gravel-specific triathlon debuted. Is this niche-within-a-niche-sport still growing?
Alistair Brownlee Chats About His Epic Off-Road Adventure, Ironman Plans
The only triathlete to ever successfully defend an Olympic title decided to have a crack at XTERRA in Staffordshire’s Weston Park in the U.K. last weekend. Turns out he's pretty good at off-road triathlon, too.
Cam Wurf on the Challenges of Crossing Over from Road to Tri to Gravel
Wurf's foray into gravel racing is the latest in his multi-hyphenate athletic career. But it hasn't always been smooth sailing.
Face Off: Two Gravel Bikes (For Triathletes) Go Head to Head
Gravel cycling has never been more trendy and the rise of gravel tri means there's plenty for us multisporters to learn. We put two tri-friendly gravel machines to the test.