Aero is everything. It’s a mantra that’s been used in road racing for many years, and gravel racing is catching up –if not surpassing the trend– fast. It started with aero bars (which are now largely banned) and has since made way for developments like skinsuits with built-in hydration bladders, wind tunnel-tested bike bags, aero chainrings and, as of late, specific wheel and tyre pairings designed around aerodynamics.
With riders now tackling 200–mile gravel courses in as little as 9 hours, speed is paramount, and small aerodynamic gains can have big impacts.
