Gravel Bike
- the off-road racing bike
Gravel Bikes are the latest trend in cycling. They are a mixture of road bikes and cyclocrossers. With their treaded tires, Gravel Bikes are suitable for riding on a wide variety of surfaces and off-road. Unlike a road bike, you sit upright, so that even longer tours are possible in a relaxed manner. The less aggressive geometry and the profile of the tires of a Gravel Bike mean freedom, riding fun, adventure and nature experience off the beaten track.
The most important facts about the Gravel Bike:
- The trend of the Gravel Bike comes from the USA.
- Gravel Bikes are mostly comfortable.
- They are heavier than a road bike.
- Gravel Bikes are versatile.
- Gravel Bikes are perfect for winter training.
- They often differ little from cyclocross bikes.
5 reasons for gravel biking in Schladming-Dachstein:
- Idyllic asphalt roads through beautiful landscapes
- Numerous asphalted mountain roads with great scenery
- Many well maintained forest roads
- Gravel Bike Testcenter Sport Hauser Kaibling
- The Ennsradweg between Schladming and Radstadt is the coolest gravel route in Austria
This way:
Respect
Schladming-Dachstein offers a large network of signposted hiking and biking trails. Some of the trails are officially shared, some are open only for bikers or only for hikers. To maintain a good coexistence between hikers and bikers, we ask you for consideration and compliance with the code of honor.
For Biker:
- You make yourself known early so as not to surprise the hiker.
- The encounter with the hiker happens at walking pace.
- You give priority to the hiker.
For Hiker:
- You are aware that you always have priority.
- You do not obstruct biker unnecessarily.
- If there is enough space, you take evasive action.
Of course, one would prefer to use paths for oneself alone. Since this is often not possible, respectful interaction is important. Actually, it is not so difficult to greet each other nicely and smile.