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'Maybe I was the strongest, but I couldn’t have won without Keegan' — Swenson sacrifices his wheel and his race so Mads Würtz Schmidt can conquer UnboundOn the muddiest Unbound in years, selfless teamwork decided the race
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'I walked half a marathon' - Robin Gemperle wins 350-mile Unbound Gravel XL on 32 inch wheelsRobin Gemperle battled deep mud, stomach issues and a lot of walking to win the self-supported 356-mile Unbound XL
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Unnamed Factor prototype races under Romain Bardet at Unbound — and yes, it’s got THAT forkFactor says riders are warming up to the fork and the brand is doubling down on its radical aero philosophy
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Liv and Giant prototypes spotted at Unbound: here’s what we knowThe bikes are new but so are the CADEX wheels, cockpit and 55mm Maxxis tyres
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Divisive but undeniably fast: meet the new Specialized Crux 5Basically a fat-tyred Tarmac, the new Crux leaves its cyclocross roots behind in favour of outright speed, aerodynamic efficiency and modern gravel race performance
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'First things first, I've got another 350 mile bike race to do!' - British gravel champion and Traka 560 winner Maddy Nutt on racing Unbound XLWith less than a month between her success at the Traka 560 and Unbound XL, Maddy Nutt is setting up for another ultra
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'I earn money because of winning Unbound' - Karolina Migoń returns to Emporia as full-time pro with a target on her backMigoń is now a title defender, full-time pro, Life Time Grand Prix contender and one of the most closely watched riders in gravel
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'Writing this feels a little like composing an obituary': A love letter to the outgoing Specialized CruxBefore the all-new Crux arrives, it’s worth celebrating a bike that came so close to perfection
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2026 Unbound Gravel: How to watch, who to watch and what to know about the world's premier gravel eventThousands of cyclists from around the world flock to Emporia for the unofficial gravel world championships
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You may not like it, but I put a dropper post on my S-Works Crux, and it’s the most fun upgrade I’ve made yetBut if you’re going to put a dropper post on your gravel bike, commit to it
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‘Don’t let other people tell you what you can and can’t do with your body’ – Sarah Sturm on finishing The Traka 100 at 28 weeks pregnantThe gravel star believes female athletes should define their own limits
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New Open WI.DE 2.0 takes gravel clearances to a whole new level with provision for gargantuan 66mm tyresHas the all-new Open WI.DE ushered in a new gravel category, or does the industry's unhealthy obsession with wider tyres need to stop?
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'I’m not what the media has portrayed me to be' — Sofia Gomez Villafañe on winning, criticism and life at the top of gravel racingBehind the “villain” label is one of the most consistent winners in gravel racing, and a rider determined to let real-life interactions reshape her story
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Gravel racing is unpredictable again: A Life Time Grand Prix 2026 previewSix races, 50 athletes and a record-setting $350,000 prize purse await in year five of the Life Time Grand Prix
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'A big deal for women in sport’: Life Time introduces pregnancy policy for Grand Prix athletes after Sarah Sturm announces pregnancyNew rule allows athletes selected for the Life Time Grand Prix to defer their spot to the following season if they become pregnant
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Roval launches new 1,340g Terra Aero CLX and 1,079g Terra CLX III gravel wheelsetsNew wheelsets are lighter and faster than before, but can now also accommodate tyres as wide as 60mm
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The new stars of gravel racing: Riders and gravel teams set to break out in 2026With a new guard of gravel pros stepping onto the podium, here are a few riders and teams to get familiar with heading into the new season
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Dylan Johnson, Russell Finsterwald and Haley Smith headline 80-rider Wild Card pool vying for spots in the 2026 Life Time Grand PrixMore than 80 riders are battling for just 6 spots in the off-road series and a share of a $350,000 prize purse
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Rider safety, fair pay and community: While Leadville and Unbound grab headlines, these other races are quietly moving the sport forwardControversy may fuel gravel racing headlines, but these three events are preserving its spirit while improving safety, pay and access
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The next big things in gravel: 2026–2027 tech predictionsReal-time surface conditions on your computer, suspension seatposts, aero everything — 6 predictions that could shape the future of gravel tech
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Do the Continental Dubnitals live up to the Race Kings as the best big gravel tyre?Few tyres caused the stir that Continental’s Race Kings made last year, and we finally got to put them to the test
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'I’m done living for speed on the bike' – Pete Stetina announces retirement and one last gravel farewell tourThe former WorldTour climber and gravel pioneer says his time has come, revealing a film, a farewell tour and a new role guiding the next generation with Canyon.
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Organisers walk away from British Cycling's 'rinse and repeat' Gravel Championships takeoverRed On Sports says talks with UK governing body have come to 'sad conclusion'
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More youth, more international: Life Time announces its new roster of athletes for the 2026 Grand PrixA hand-selected cast of 44 of the world's most talented off-road riders to contest the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix, starting at the Sea Otter Classic in April
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'I could have got away with riding a Cannondale Topstone' – My Gravel Burn bike setup might have been fast but I'll think long and hard for next yearFront suspension, wider tyres, or a completely new bike? Cycling Weekly tech writer, Aaron Borrill, weighs in on the ideal bike and component choices for Gravel Burn
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Riding to the start line: How Alexis Cartier turned the Life Time Grand Prix into a 10,000-mile bikepacking adventure“I really liked my life riding everywhere," says the Canadian who set out to challenge the carbon cost of bike racing by pedalling to every event
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Racing into oncoming traffic: The lovable chaos of gravel racing at the Life Time Grand Prix has gone too farAs gravel racing goes mainstream, its uneasy balance between freewheeling adventure and elite-level organisation is becoming impossible to ignore
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Riders ready? Your guide to 2026's biggest gravel events and key registration dates
Here are the registration dates for gravel’s biggest events around the globe
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I'm racing the 800km Gravel Burn in South Africa and this is the bike I've chosen to help get me to the finish lineThe seven-day stage race is going to be fast but there's also the small issue of thorns, sand, sharp rocks and belligerent wildlife - say hello to my Cannondale SuperX Lab71
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