In a cycling world increasingly driven by exclusivity and rising costs, The Ten Thousand reminds us what gravel riding is really about—community, accessibility, and shared experience. This piece reflects on how event pricing affects the spirit of gravel, highlights voices like Stu Garwick and Bobby Wintle, and shares the mission behind RIDE GRVL: to build something free, authentic, and rooted in connection. Gravel isn’t a product—it’s a culture worth protecting.

Bicycle tourism is gaining traction across rural Texas, offering small towns a chance to boost their economies through cycling-focused recreation. With miles of scenic gravel roads, welcoming communities, and growing interest in outdoor adventure, places like Erath County are poised to become cycling destinations. Discover how modest investments and local support can transform quiet roads into thriving tourism opportunities.

The Quahadi Ranch Ramble is a scenic gravel cycling route near Lingleville, Texas, offering shaded roads, gentle elevation, and beautiful rural views. Ride through quiet valleys, past old-growth trees, working ranches, and along the unique Quahadi Ranch with its private airstrip. This route is perfect for those seeking peaceful roads, varied terrain, and a post-ride stop at the beloved Lingleville Country Store.

The winds that tore across Oklahoma that day carried a sinister message—one fiercer and more dangerous than any of us had imagined.

After years of riding bikes, I explored the world of direct-to-consumer Chinese carbon frames to save money. Here's my Obed Boundary review.

This is Part II of a two-part post exploring how and why riding a bicycle and doing inherently difficult things makes you mentally...

This is Part I of a two-part post exploring how and why riding a bicycle and doing inherently difficult things makes you mentally...

One of the original RIDE GRVL favorites, ride through primitive ranchland and through the former boom town of Desdemona.

The Little Rattler Loop is a perfect weekend ride! Wander off the pavement to the tiny town of Lingleville and the beauty of Erath County.

From the Lingleville Country Store, you'll meander through sparse but beautiful country gravel roads through Texas history.

Ride roads and through towns where the Historic Katy Railroad once rolled and where the West truly was wild.

In search of the Spirit of Gravel, I finally found it at The Mid South.