278: GRAVEL Events, Bikes, Gear & Tires
From Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt by Mid-Atlantic Gravel
March 12, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 278
About this episode
In episode 278, the hosts discuss upcoming gravel events, new bike gear, and innovations in bike technology for 2026.
Join us each week as we discuss gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. Exploring Gravel Bikes, Events, and the Future of Bike Tech Join us for episode 278 of Mid-Atlantic Gravel Travel and Dirt, where we dive into upcoming bike & gravel events like Philly Bike Expo and Croatan Buck Fifty, share impressions of new tires and gear, and discuss the latest innovations in bike technology for 2026. Whether you're planning your season or love bike talk, there's something here for every gravel enthusiast. In this episode: Highlights and insights into upcoming gravel events in March and April, including Philly Bike Expo, Harry Roubaix, Appalachian Journey, and Bald Eagle Gravel Grinder First impressions on American Classic tires Deep dive into 2026 bike industry trends: suspension systems, tire clearance, and ride tech innovations like future shock integration The rise of tire pressure sensors and data-driven riding tools, including Kickstarter finds like Outrider New bike models from Kona, Specialized, and others, including front suspension gravel bikes and full-suspension options Accessories and pedal adapters like Redshift's mousetrap for…
Topics covered
- gravel events
- bike technology
- tires
- bike models
- accessories
Keywords
- Philly Bike Expo
- Croatan Buck Fifty
- American Classic tires
- suspension systems
- tire pressure sensors
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Bald Eagle Gravel Grinder, American Classic, Conti Terra, G1 RX Pro, American Classic tires, Kona bikes, Specialized bikes, Redshift's mousetrap
Places: Philly
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