It's Your Time to Crush Gravel!

[Bicycling Shop logo]( The Ultimate Gravel Riding Guide! [Are you ready for gravel? Gravel riding tips from Bicycling]( Gravel riding is different - you not only need special equipment, but also a different kind of fitness, fueling, finesse, gear, and grit. To get you started, here are 3 quick tips on mastering challenging terrain from [Gravel!](. Keep these tips in the back of your mind and practice whenever the terrain gives you a chance.[Gravel]( [1. Relax!]( If you do nothing else, relax. Your bike needs breathing room to float freely beneath you. This allows the bike to correct its path and maintain forward momentum when you’re going through sketchy terrain. Wrap your hands around the top of the bars, and keep your elbows bent and arms relaxed. [2. Use your eyes]( When entering a rock garden or navigating a technical descent, use your long vision, scanning 10 to 15 feet ahead to find the smoothest line. Keep your weight between the center and slightly back. You want some weight on your front wheel, but not so much that your wheel has no freedom to move. [3. Crank it out]( Riding washboards and other steeply, stuttery surfaces like cobblestones demand that you keep momentum to prevent being bucked about or bogged down. Cranking a bigger gear at a higher speed is the way to go - you’ll travel farther per pedal stroke, and be lighter in your seat. Want more gravel riding tips? Order [Gravel!]( today and learn everything about the techniques, gear, training, and nutrition you need to crush it. [BUY NOW]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Bicycling is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779