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U.S. Gravel National Championships head north to Minnesota in ‘25 and ‘26
The town of La Crescent, Minnesota has been selected as the host city for USA Cycling Gravel National Championships in 2025 and 2026. The 2023 and 2024 Championships were held in Gering, Nebraska.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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SRAM releases new Red XPLR AXS groupset in 13-speed, plus mega wide, aerodynamic gravel wheels and gravel-specific handlebar
Component manufacturer SRAM releases updated Red XPLR AXS 13-speed groupset, and wide, aerodynamic gravel wheels.
By Cat Glowinski Published
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What is Unbound Gravel, who's racing and where to watch the world's 'premier gravel event'
WorldTour roadies, track world champions and MTB Olympians joining thousands of participants, Unbound Gravel has grown to be the world's biggest gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Enough already with the F1-inspired pit stops in gravel racing, it's time for riders to be self-sufficient again
The spirit of adventure, resourcefulness and inclusivity is diluted to the point where we risk losing sight of the qualities that made the discipline so unique.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Unbound Gravel heads to Europe with its first-ever qualifying event in Belgium
Unbound hopefuls can now bypass the yearly Unbound lottery by earning a slot at the event's only qualifying event: Heathland Gravel in Belgium.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Ready to turn pro? How one WorldTour-rider-turned-gravel-privateer wants to help you bridge the gap from developing rider to the gravel pro
Two young riders will get a chance of a lifetime with the support of Alexey Vermeulen and some of the industry's biggest brands
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Rude cyclists, trash and toilets: US ranchers fed up with SBT GRVL and disrespect from riders
Colorado ranchers say significant changes need to be made for SBT GRVL and Colorado agriculture to coexist in peace
By Kristin Jenny Published
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‘I take bike racing seriously’ — Formula One's Valtteri Bottas has sights set on Gravel Worlds in 2024
Sixty-seven-time Formula One podium finisher Valtteri Bottas will add a new challenge to his 2024 schedule: trying to qualify for this year's Gravel World Championships in Belgium in October.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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‘For the first time, American gravel racing is the place to be’ — YouTube series 'Call of a Life Time' premiers January 26
Now in its second season, Call of a Life Time chronicles all the action from the 2023 Life Time Grand Prix gravel racing series
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Smaller field, bigger prize purse: Meet the cast of the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix
Watch as a cast of 70 handpicked WorldTour roadies, track world champions and MTB Olympians compete for the $250,000 prize purse
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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How some of the most innovative tech in gravel racing actually originated from triathlon
Gravel racers should pay attention to what road time trial specialists and multisport racers are riding, and borrow the best ideas and look for the best bike features.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Valterri Bottas' Finnish gravel race gears up for a second edition in June 2024
Second year of FNLD GRVL gravel race to take place in Lahti, Finland on June 15, 2024
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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6 things I learned from my first gravel race — a Spotify playlist
Music-inspired tips for your first gravel event
By Samantha Nakata Published
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To Canada, in search of (Gluten-free) Belgian Waffles: a review of the inaugural BWR BC gravel race
Our writer attended the inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride gravel race in Canada. Here's what he made of it.
By Tyler Boucher Published
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I rode the 352-mile Unbound XL gravel race so you don't have to
Our North American Editor raced the 352-mile Unbound Gravel race and recounts her utterly Type 2 adventure.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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New Canyon Grail breaks cover at Unbound
Canyon Bicycles teased out their new Grail gravel bike at Unbound Gravel in June. The racey steed was ridden to victory in two events this weekend.
By Joe Baker Published
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Lauren De Crescenzo to Laurens ten Dam: Five riders to watch at Unbound Gravel
Who you should look out for at this weekend's gravel extravaganza
By James Shrubsall Published
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Former Tour de France yellow jersey wearer to ride Unbound Gravel
Unbound 200 contestants will be joined by a gravel newcomer of note this year. Former Tour de France race leader Jan Bakelants is joining the fray.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I had visions of Tour de France type status' — an interview with Unbound's Co-Director Kristi Mohn
One of gravel's most influential people talks about the growth, diversity and the future of gravel racing
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A waist-high water crossing and hike-a-bike potential: the Unbound 2023 courses unveiled
Unbound Gravel, widely known as the world’s marque gravel race, today announced its courses for the June event. Here's what's in store.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Formula 1's Alfa Romeo races onto the gravel biking scene to sponsor of Valtteri Bottas' Finnish race
Merging business with pleasure, Bottas and his Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK today announced a partnership around the inaugural event.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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For the sport of cycling, the road to equity may just be on gravel
For a third year, a team of 30 Black, Indigenous or POC riders will compete at the SBT GRVL event. Together they hope to pedal toward a more equitable future.
By Jennaye Derge Last updated
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Gravel races near you: a guide to the 2023 gravel season
Looking to get graveling? We've got you covered with events around the globe
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Nebraska to host the inaugural USA Cycling Gravel National Championship
A stars and stripes jersey is up for grabs alongside the largest gravel prize purse in American cycling history and entry into Gravel Worlds
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'This is amazing recognition of not just accolades but of purpose': Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame inductees announced
Alison Tetrick, Yuri Hauswald, Miguel Crawford and Joel Dyke to be inducted in the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame in May
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'You can’t do anything if you don’t believe you can do it': How gravel racing is embracing para-cyclists
Para cyclists Dr. Meg Fisher, Andrew Bernstein and Johanne Albrigtsen discuss inclusion, access and their love for the growing sport of gravel racing
By Emily Schaldach Published
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Belgium to host inaugural European Gravel Championships this fall
The inaugural UEC Gravel European Championships, which will take place on October 1, 2023
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel legends: as gravel racing defines itself, these folks are leading the charge
As gravel racing moves to define itself amid worldwide popularity, these early adopters are now carving out a unique professional cycling career. Meet gravel racing's biggest stars.
By Marshall Opel Published
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True Grit: Inside the gravel national championships
Cycling Weekly meets the muddy mavericks pushing the envelope of Britain’s burgeoning gravel scene.
By James Shrubsall Published