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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

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

Zwift announces its new season: Watopia expands, Zwift Ride V2 arrives, and training gets more personalised

News
09/09/2026

Suunto Wing 2 review: promising bone-conduction headphones, but not flawless yet

Reviews
⭐️ 3.9/5
08/31/2026

Fara Modular Cockpit review: the integrated handlebar that really lets you fine-tune your position

Reviews
⭐️ 4.2/5
08/29/2026

Cube Nuroad C:62 vs Van Rysel EDR-G: which should you choose?

Guides
08/28/2026

Van Rysel RCR-G review: a gravel race bike coming in strong

Reviews
⭐️ 4.2/5
08/24/2026

Van Rysel EDR-G: first ride of the carbon gravel bike that could shake up the market

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
08/24/2026

Shimano Dura-Ace R9300: the future 13-speed groupset spotted at the Vuelta

News
08/23/2026

Selle Italia SLR 3D Carbon review: light, gorgeous… but firm

Reviews
⭐️ 3.8/5
08/20/2026

LEGO road bike review: 1,015 pieces, but not tubeless

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
08/19/2026

Cube Nuroad C:62 EXC review: the gravel bike that puts price back at the centre of the equation

Reviews
⭐️ 4.7/5
08/18/2026

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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