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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

Nasal strips: oxygen obsession or the new micro-optimization mirage?

Toray: the quiet giant shaping carbon in the cycling industry

Posedla Joyseat 3.0 review: a truly custom 3D saddle?

Reviews
⭐️ 5/5
02/07/2026

Coospo CS600 review: a budget bike GPS that seriously challenges Garmin

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
01/26/2026

Lazer VeloVox: a good idea but still imperfect

Reviews
⭐️ 3.8/5
01/25/2026

How much does it cost to sponsor a WorldTour team?

What is ERG mode?

Guides
01/14/2026

Coospo X1 mini electric pump review: mini price, mini size!

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
01/05/2026

Cube: why the German brand delivers such high-performing bikes at such competitive prices

Apidura AeroSystem: a brilliant idea, but a first take still finding its balance

Reviews
⭐️ 3.5/5
12/11/2025

Ican G50 review: a smart upgrade for your gravel bike?

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
11/11/2025

Canyon Grizl 7 ESC review: an adventure-ready gravel bike!

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
11/01/2025

Cannondale Synapse: the future of endurance bikes?

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
10/21/2025

Zwift Ride: the ultimate indoor training experience?

Reviews
⭐️ 4.8/5
10/04/2025

Strava: the meteoric rise of a startup like no other

Van Rysel RCRF

Van Rysel RCR-F PRO Inferno: when the tarmac catches fire!

Reviews
⭐️ 4.8/5
09/20/2025

Elite Wheels Drive G36 wheelset review – Premium versatility

Reviews
⭐️ 4.5/5
08/30/2025

Coros Dura review: the GPS computer with record-breaking battery life

Reviews
⭐️ 4/5
08/05/2025

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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