The Gravel Loop

The Gravel Loop

The Gravel Loop is a biweekly newsletter from Velo Health for people who actually ride gravel. It's gear-led: one honest review every other week of kit I've actually ridden, with the tradeoffs named, not just the good parts. Around that, everything gravel, what's worth knowing, what's worth your money, what's not. No hype, no sponsored fluff, no filler. When there's a ride worth sharing, I share it. Free, every other week.

Jul 7, 2026

by Mike Khosravani

The Rex Wax System, and a Race Worth the Drive

A waxing setup that handles two chains at once, and why Big Gravel Grind in Thedford stays on my calendar.

The Rex Wax System, and a Race Worth the Drive

Jun 4, 2026

by Mike Khosravani

A Week of Optimizations! release of Crux 5 by Specialized, and how to dial-in Shimano's XTR x Silca

A week of optimizations!

A Week of Optimizations! release of Crux 5 by Specialized, and how to dial-in Shimano's XTR x Silca

May 24, 2026

by Mike Khosravani

Unbound 2026 & The State of Gravel

Building the Carbon All-Road v2 - Team Edition

Unbound 2026 & The State of Gravel