We’re sometimes asked’ “Is there something that’s a bit like halfway between a mountain bike and a road bike?” - well, here you go - gravel.
From your first mile off tarmac to your five-hundredth, gravel riding ignites something inside us that’s hard to tap into anywhere else. Whether you’re pursuing quiet miles away from town, far-off scenic horizons filled with laughter and friends, a new physical challenge or something else entirely, we’ve got you covered with all the knowledge, bikes and gravel gear you need to explore what’s waiting for you down the road less travelled.
Gravel riding is a versatile style of cycling that fits neatly between road and mountain biking. It takes you off the beaten track over miles of multi-surface, unsurfaced and rough roads. While it’s referred to as gravel riding, you’ll find that sturdy gravel bikes enable you to explore everything from dusty railway tracks to steep forestry roads – or even on wooded singletrack, if you dare.
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Checkpoint Aluminium
The Checkpoint ALR is an alloy gravel bike that’s ready for bikepacking and off-road adventures. With an ultra-sturdy aluminium frame, progressive geometry, generous 45 mm tyre clearance and mounts galore, this is a go-to gravel bike that can handle and haul it all with ease. From £625
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Checkpoint Carbon
Our Checkpoint SL carbon gravel bike boasts a comfortable geometry, ultra-capable tyre clearance, and plenty of gear storage to take you off the beaten track for solo sightseeing excursions, epic all-day adventures, spontaneous overnighters and everything in-between. From £2900.
There’s also a race version of this bike called the ‘Checkmate’ - from £3125.
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Checkout full suspension
The CheckOUT is a full-suspension drop-bar gravel bike like never before. Designed to be faster than a mountain bike on tarmac roads and more capable than a rigid gravel bike on singletrack, this is the ideal rig for epic off-the-beaten track adventures, conquering the Tour Divide, and everything in-between. An OCLV Carbon frame tested to rigorous mountain bike standards keep things light yet durable, a drop bar with extra flare keeps you in control on rough sections and fast on the hoods, and new Gravel Adventure geometry keeps you comfortable and confident. From £2700
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Checkout+ Electric Gravel
Say yes to adventure with the Checkpoint+ SL electric gravel bike. No more stopping where the road surface ends. No more opting out of the scenic route. No mor FOMO. Get all the tyre clearance, mounts and capability you need for long gravel adventures, plus an ultra-quiet, lightweight TQ motor with a natural-feeling 15.5mph (25kph) assist to help you venture even further. Plus, a carbon frame with IsoSpeed comfort tech helps you roll smoothly over the rough stuff. From £4500.
