Javi Angulo

From Spain, living in Girona
2 bikes owner
He is so much into numbers that he has to compensate for it by writing articles for the magazine. Javi has a preference for riding long over fast, and is unable to say no to any crazy cycling adventure on his radar.
When on the bike: Gravel, road cycling and bikepacking
When off the bike: Sports analytics, running

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Javi Angulo

For brands present in gravel, there may not be a more important proving ground than The Traka. What started as a local gravel adventure around Girona has become a global...

There is no shortage of fast gravel bikes in 2026. Aerodynamics, integrated cockpits, race geometry and oversized tire clearances have become the norm at the sharp end...

The Traka has not always been a full-week event attracting close to 5,000 participants from all corners of the globe. When we took part in the first edition back in...

Sofiane Sehili was recently in Girona for a ride & chat hosted by Velodrom Odeon, and his story was so captivating we decided to follow up on our first article about...

Every spring, the cycling world converges in Monterey for the Sea Otter Classic, not just for racing, but to take the temperature of the industry. What makes it special...

On the eve of Santa Vall, we agreed with Swatt Club to meet in the morning for a photo shoot. It was cold and rainy, so we were not sure any of them would show up....

Gravel racing is evolving rapidly. Speeds are increasing, courses are becoming rougher, and tire widths continue to grow as riders search for greater control and...

The early part of the European road season often means racing in difficult weather, and the opening week of March 2026 was a perfect example. Riders at both Paris–Nice...

When Giro disrupted the time trial scene with the Aerohead II, it reset expectations around what modern aero equipment could look like. With the new Eclipse Pro, the...

Gravel bikes are usually introduced on fast dirt roads of mainstream cycling destinations, but Basso chose a different approach. They brought us to Sicily, to the slopes...

The whispers had been circulating on social media for months. Still, the official confirmation that ASSOS of Switzerland will become EF Pro Cycling’s technical apparel...

Q36.5 has never been a brand to follow convention. From their radically engineered textiles to their anatomical approach to garment and shoe construction, the Italian...

Graval will enter 2026 with a sense of direction and identity that feels clearer than ever. What began as a single gravel adventure has become a trilogy of...

Xaverine Ninere has been part of Team Amani since 2022. Over the past few years, the Rwandan cyclist has earned the opportunity to race gravel in Europe, with...

Aeroscoop: Speed ​​with soul We left Milan feeling like we'd just stepped out of a wind tunnel, or at least that's how it feels after experiencing the new Cinelli...

The first edition of the Gravel Burn, held across the wild beauty of the Eastern Cape in South Africa, turned out to be an event where the time off the bike was as...

The bottom bracket. That bike component that most cyclists do not care about yet can have a big impact on their riding experience. CeramicSpeed has always been at the...

As soon as we heard about a bikepacking event in the Dolomites, we signed up right away. When the route itinerary appeared in our inbox, we slightly regretted our...

On a late summer afternoon in a small town near Girona, Benjamin Perry rolls into the local main square in his new kit. The unmistakable red and white of the Canadian...

Factor has unveiled the ALUTO, a new gravel bike designed to complement the race-focused OSTRO Gravel. Where the OSTRO thrives in pure competition, the ALUTO broadens...