They roll on gravel, forest and field paths: Gravel bikes - translated as "gravel bikes" - are increasingly in demand in Saxony, according to the ADFC cycling club. The bikes are regarded as all-rounders between racing bikes and mountain bikes, fast on asphalt and robust on unpaved paths.
While the high number of bikes sold for all types during corona is over, "but in the sporty bike segment, especially for racing bikes and gravel bikes, a robust upswing has been observed for some time," said Konrad Krause, Managing Director of the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) in Saxony.
It is also noticeable that more and more women are discovering the trend for themselves. According to the ADFC, many tours that used to be done on trekking bikes are now being completed on gravel bikes with bikepacking bags.
The new 320-kilometre gravel route "Rockhead" had its first full season this year. According to the Oberlausitz marketing company, around 200 starter packs were sold and the GPS route was downloaded more than 7,000 times. The starter packs include map material, a logbook and extras such as a water bottle or cell phone holder.
