{"id":51798,"date":"2023-07-13T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=738692"},"modified":"2023-07-13T18:35:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T16:35:50","slug":"top-5-weird-and-wonderful-gravel-bikes-from-grinduro-wales","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/top-5-weird-and-wonderful-gravel-bikes-from-grinduro-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 weird and wonderful gravel bikes from Grinduro Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"

A suspension-equipped monstercross bike, a rim brake cyclocross conversion and more <\/p>

By Jack Luke\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 13 July 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Grinduro\u2019s popular blend of festival atmosphere, chilled riding and timed stages has seen the series grow massively in popularity and scope, with events now in Germany, California, Pennsylvania, Wales, Italy and Japan.<\/p>\n

Over 280 riders tackled fast fireroads, chunky chutes and snaking singletrack at the Welsh edition of the event.<\/p>\n

Despite encouragement to ride at a party pace, there was no shortage of go-fast riders and spicy bikes on the hills surrounding Machynlleth.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a selection of five weird and wonderful gravel bikes<\/a> from the sharp end of the day\u2019s racing.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not familiar with Grinduro, be sure to check out our video from the 2021 edition of the race \u2013 it really is a fun event and the video is well worth a watch.<\/p>\n