A gravel bicycle is a type of bicycle intended for gravel cycling, including gravel racing.[1] They are also sometimes known as "adventure bicycles", particularly ones intended for harsher off-road terrain.
While bicycles have been used for riding on such roads since bicycles were invented, the "modern" gravel bicycle, as a category, evolved in the 2000s, adopting technology from road bicycles, cyclocross bicycles and mountain bikes. They also share many characteristics of touring bicycles, such as relaxed geometry, wide tyres and wide-range gearing.
- ^ Nehr, Zach (16 September 2021). "What is a gravel bike? Here's everything you need to know". Cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 17 April 2022.