I’m always ready to take the road less traveled. It’s a trait that recently led me to gravel cycling, a catchall term to describe riding on a mix of unpaved surfaces — trails, fire roads, and singletrack, any of which might contain some loose or crushed rock and stone.

Sure, sometimes that means I carry my bike across train tracks or hold on tight as I slide my way down a rocky hill. Yet there’s something exciting about getting off the beaten path that keeps me coming back for more — and I’m not the only one who feels that way.

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