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Hugo
HugoFounder & passionate tester
A true cycling enthusiast since he was 11, Hugo is the author of the book "C’est Gravel" and the founder of the Gravel Passion media platform, which he launched in 2021. Since then, he has been sharing his passion with expertise with more than 1 million cyclists every year.

All articles by Hugo

Berria Naii BR review: 800 km of racing to judge this gravel race bike

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
11/07/2026

Zéfal Z Torque Wrench review: the torque wrench that covers almost the whole workshop

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
11/04/2026

Gravel Burn: 7 days of racing and an extraordinary adventure in South Africa

Pinarello Dogma F review: the bike that made me eat my words

Reviews
⭐️ 4.8/5
10/31/2026

Gemini RIGEL chainrings review: carbon that is beautiful, stiff, and above all quiet

Reviews
⭐️ 4.7/5
10/26/2026

Gravel Burn setup: my kit for 7 days of gravel in South Africa

Guides
10/24/2026

CyclOptim Combo Classic pedals review: the French power meter

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
10/17/2026

CyclingCeramic SRAM OSPW XPLR 13 cage review: very refined, but not plug and play for everyone

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
10/09/2026

Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: Apple is catching up with Garmin, but not everywhere

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
10/02/2026

Merida Reacto One review: a radical, fast – and demanding – aero bike

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
09/26/2026

Chinese brands: real competition starts when price is no longer enough

Hexis review: the ideal app to manage your nutrition better?

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
09/19/2026

Van Rysel THE ACE: a limited capsule built around the RCR-G, with two wheelsets

News
09/18/2026

Classified PowerShift road test: does 1x make you forget 2x?

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
09/18/2026

I rode the Origine Fraxion X: the aero road bike that pushes Origine out of its comfort zone

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
09/17/2026

Daysaver review: clever, compact bike tools – but not cheap

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
09/15/2026

Effetto Mariposa Végétalex review: the natural tubeless sealant that divides opinion

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
09/12/2026

Matchy Ultra Lite jersey review: the long-distance jersey that almost replaces a skinsuit

Reviews
⭐️ 4.6/5
09/11/2026

Learn more about Hugo :

Hugo Guilbaud is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Gravel Passion, an independent media outlet specialising in road and gravel cycling, equipment, and cycling culture. Through his articles, reviews and analysis, he aims to decode how gear is evolving, market trends, and how cyclists really ride.

A passionate cyclist and a close observer of the industry, he has, for several years, developed an editorial approach centred on real-world riding, transparent testing, and explaining the technical choices behind products. His goal is to help cyclists find their way in a constantly changing market.

At Gravel Passion, Hugo produces bike and equipment reviews, analysis of the cycling industry, and content designed to make the sector’s technical innovations easier to understand. He also initiated several of the outlet’s editorial projects, such as the annual study on cyclists’ habits and equipment, which has become a reference for understanding how people actually ride.

Alongside this, he also develops Le Pignon Libre, a media outlet dedicated to the economics and business challenges of the cycling industry, offering an additional perspective on the sector’s transformation.

Through his work, Hugo promotes a vision of cycling built on editorial independence, education, and a critical approach to equipment, to provide cyclists with reliable, useful information for making better gear choices.

Areas of expertise:

  • Gravel bike and cycling gear reviews
  • Analysis of the cycling market and industry
  • Product strategies and innovation in the cycling sector
  • Research and analysis of cyclists’ habits and practices

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