Research Agenda
The standing research agenda at The Gravel Situation Room. Each entry describes a topic actively in scoping, fieldwork, or drafting — with methodology disclosed. Published reports will appear here with their sources and executive summaries.
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Annual Report
A full-year analysis of participation, equipment, events, and industry health across the gravel category.
Methodology
Registration surveys, event organizer interviews, and retail panel data across the 2026 season.
Field Study
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the fastest-growing category in the sport, and the structural conditions around it.
Methodology
Rider survey (n target 1,200) and structured interviews with race directors.
Industry
A breakdown of permitting, staffing, insurance, and venue costs across small, mid, and large gravel events.
Methodology
Anonymized P&L review across 14 events of varying scale.