Author Josh Patterson
Josh Patterson

Josh Patterson

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Josh Patterson is a BikeRadar contributor and former technical editor. He has spent most of his career working in the cycling industry as an athlete, mechanic and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine. A native of the Flint Hills of Kansas, Josh was a pioneer in the gravel cycling movement, having raced the first Unbound 200 and many other gravel events around the globe. He considers himself a cycling generalist and enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking in equal measure. When not traveling for work, he can be found exploring the singletrack and lonely gravel roads that surround his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to his love of cycling, Josh is an enthusiastic supporter of brunch, voting rights and the right to repair movement.

Recent articles by Josh Patterson

Unbound 2024 tech trends: fat tyres, prototypes, gravel skinsuits, suspension and… beach cruisers?

Plus new bikes from Ridley, Trek, Allied and Giant
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A big group of cyclists during the Unbound 200 gravel race

How Unbound became the most important gravel race in the world

Josh Patterson was one of 34 starters for the inaugural edition of Unbound in 2006. Now, with more than 5,000 riders taking part in today's event, he charts the rise of the most important race in gravel
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Cyclist riding the Canyon Neuron CF 9 SL full suspension mountain bike over rough terrain

10 tips to get your mountain bike ready for spring

Spring tune-up tips for mountain bikers
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Ergon CF Allroad Pro Carbon Seatpost

Ergon CF Allroad Pro Carbon Seatpost

Ergon's award-winning seatpost gets a rebrand
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Roval Alpinist CLX II road wheelset

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheels

Transformative ride quality in a light but pricey package
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Roval Rapide CLX II carbon road wheelset

Roval Rapide CLX II wheelset

Is this second-generation aero wheelset finally up to speed?
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Schwalbe G-One RS Gravel Tyre

Schwalbe G-One RS Gravel Tyre

A front-runner for the best all-round gravel race tyre
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Allied ECHO gravel bike for the FoCo Fondo

Horse for the Course: Road meets gravel for the 145-mile FoCo Fondo

Is this convertible all-road/gravel bike, with 12-speed Shimano Ultegra and 40mm tyres, up for 145 miles of Colorado gravel?
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Specialized S-Works Pathfinder 2Bliss Ready gravel tyre

Specialized S-Works Pathfinder gravel tyre

Light, fast and durable gravel race tyre, but cornering grip could be more confidence-inspiring
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Be prepared to rise to the occasion and save your ride

Seven trailside repairs you need to know

Save your ride with these easy tricks
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Pack shot of the Niner RLT 9 RDO gravel bike

Can suspension tame a wet and wild edition of the Unbound gravel race?

Can suspension tame a wet and wild edition of the Unbound gravel race?
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Roval Rapide & Alpinist CLX II wheelsets

Roval launches revamped Rapide CLX II and Alpinist CLX II wheelsets – and this time they are tubeless

Second time lucky for Specialized's aero and lightweight wheelsets
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The Shimano R7000 rear derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000 groupset — everything you need to know

Updated with actual weights, deals, price, specs table, and more
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The SB130 is Yeti's hard-hitting trail bike

SB130 review

Raucous trail bike with enduro-infused attitude
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The SB130 is Yeti's latest trail bike

The new Yeti SB130 is a trail bike with enduro attitude

Aggressive geometry in a shorter-travel package
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The SB150 replaces the SB5.5 as Yeti's hard-hitting 29er

SB150 XO1 Eagle Race Build review

Immensely capable, incredibly expensive long-travel 29er
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Cut-able inserts allow riders to fine-tune fit without cutting their actual handlebar

This new Ibis handlebar lets you fine-tune fit without commitment

Here’s how to cut your handlebar without actually cutting your handlebar
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Cane Creek's eeSilk seatpost is designed with gravel and rough roads in mind

Cane Creek releases eeSilk suspension seatpost

Not quite a Thudbuster, just a bit of give for gravel riding
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PRO is expanding the Koryak line of dropper seatposts

PRO expands Koryak dropper seatpost line

New long- and short-travel droppers for mountain and gravel
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First impressions of Shimano's XTR M9100 group

Shimano XTR M9100 groupset first ride review

The standout features of Shimano's premier mountain bike group
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Happy Friday, friends

11spd: This week's best bike gear

New gear from Shimano, Bontrager, Vittoria and more
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Here's a look at the four fastest bikes at this year's Dirty Kanza 200 and DKXL

The winning bikes of the 2018 Dirty Kanza

The fastest bikes on gravel at this year's Dirty Kanza 200 and Dirty Kanza XL
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Here's a look at some of the gravel greatness from this year's Dirty Kanza

The weird and wonderful of the 2018 Dirty Kanza

Prototype gravel bikes from Salsa and Giant, funky suspension forks and more from the world's premier gravel race
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The Bontrager Line Pro 30 wheelset

Bontrager Line Pro 30 wheelset review

Updated review following three rim failures
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