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‘It was so epic!’ - Heather Jackson wins Unbound XL at record pace
The endurance star crushed the 358 gruelling miles through Kansas
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Rob Britton smashes 350-mile Unbound XL record in exciting duel with Lachlan Morton
With a time of just under 18 hours, Britton shattered the previous record by 2 hours and 16 minutes
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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More risks, a fear of negative racing and the mud - pros predict how Unbound Gravel will play out
From breakaway hopes to tactical alliances, riders weigh in on what could shape the world’s premier gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'You cannot race Unbound on your own' - Greg van Avermaet returns to Unbound Gravel with a team and some unfinished business
“It would be a dream that I can finish the race without having any issues or mechanical problems or flats," says former Olympic and Roubaix champion
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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With pros now flocking to the 350-mile Unbound XL, has the elite race lost the gravel spirit?
Lachlan Morton, Laurens ten Dam, Ted King, Heather Jackson, Lael Wilcox, Serena Bishop Gordon. The XL race is heating up; why is that?
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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Meet the 92-year-old taking on Unbound 200—again: ‘Even if it takes me 24 hours, I’m going to try'
“People think old folks are different from young people. But the enjoyment of life doesn’t change," says Fred Schmid
By Rosael Torres-Davis Published
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'I don't know if I'll be flying or dying' - David Millar to race Unbound Gravel alongside elites
Retired pro set for debut at gravel calendar's biggest date
By Tom Davidson Published
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2025 Unbound Gravel: What is Unbound, 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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Live coverage returns: Watch Unbound Gravel's elite races free on YouTube
On May 31, the elite men’s and women’s 200-mile Unbound Gravel races will be broadcast live, in full, to a global audience
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I’ve already won the 200, so what else could I do?' — Lachlan Morton takes on 350-mile XL at Unbound Gravel
“I already had the experience I wanted to have there...so, why not just try something different?” says the Australian.
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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When it came to the 350 challenging miles of Unbound XL, these were the only bib shorts I considered wearing – and yes, they’re on sale this Black Friday period
My all-time favourite bibs are now 30%. Don’t snooze on this deal. Your undercarriage will thank you
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Unbound Gravel lottery opens two months early, ensuring riders are 'more prepared than ever'
Registration for the 2025 Unbound Gravel will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close two weeks later, on November 15. Lottery winners will be announced on November 21, 2024.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It's really extreme': How hard is Unbound, really? Greg van Avermaet and other Euro pros give perspective
We caught up with some of the European professional cyclists to get their perspective on the infamously hard Unbound Gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Two Dutch ex-pros say they were arrested and jailed for 'indecent behaviour' ahead of Unbound Gravel
Laurens ten Dam and Thomas Dekker explained that they were arrested after taking a shower in public ahead of the race
By Adam Becket Published
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'Age means nothing, it's the attitude and the work' says 73-year-old cyclist who conquered Unbound gravel race
In his semi-retirement, 73-year-old Roy Lopez is embracing cycling with newfound dedication, taking home trophies and defying age barriers with each pedal stroke
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Unbound is one of the biggest things in cycling now, but I struggle to be interested in a race I can’t see
The American gravel race is a huge deal for the industry, and for our readers, and yet it still leaves me a bit cold
By Adam Becket Published
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Forget the superbikes of Unbound, meet the $180 Walmart bikes that survived the 200 miles across the infamous Flint Hills
The folks from the Colorado-based bike manufacturer Rodeo Labs tapped into the “spirit of gravel” by showing up to the Unbound 200 start line on… get ready for it… Walmart-brand beach cruisers.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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New prototype Giant gravel bike raced at Unbound
At Unbound Gravel, we got glimpses of new, unreleased bikes, including a prototype Giant, which we are pretty sure is a new top-end Revolt. Giant is mum on the details but here's what we know.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Unbound delivers a surprise winner: German PhD student Rosa Klöser wins in a thrilling bunch sprint
The German rider only started cycling two years ago yet gave a herculean performance for the win
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lachlan Morton, the people’s favorite, wins Unbound Gravel
Australian Lachlan Morton finally nets the win at the 200-mile Unbound Gravel race in a two-up sprint with American Chad Haga.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel world champion Matej Mohorič out of Unbound with broken rim and several flat tires
He may have been one of the most marked men in the Unbound 200 peloton, but it wasn't Matej Mohorič's day today. The gravel world champion suffered two flat tires and a broken rim.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Meet Geerike Schreurs: the WorldTour soigneur who’s now a dark horse favorite for the world's top gravel races
Meet Geerike Schreurs: the WorldTour soigneur who’s now a dark horse favorite for the world's top gravel races
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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50mm tires, jerseys with built-in hydration pouches and other gravel tech trends at Unbound
50mm tires, jerseys with built-in hydration packs and other tech will be seeing at gravel's biggest show-down
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Is Unbound too 'epic'? Legends of gravel race defend its difficulty and revisit its gnarliest editions
In a race with legendary tough conditions, Unbound veterans share the gnarliest editions of years past as we look ahead to what 2024 may bring.
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Gravel world champion Matej Mohorič and Bahrain team to race Unbound 200
The 2024 edition of the Unbound Gravel race, the world's marquee gravel event, is coming up on June 1. Both the race course and the competition are slated to be tougher than ever before.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘I’m still scared of the distance’ - former Roubaix champion Greg van Avermaet on racing Unbound Gravel and life as a gravel pro
Former Paris-Roubaix champion Greg van Avermaet on conquering Unbound Gravel and life as a gravel pro
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Women gravel racers call for a race of their own as Life Time decides to not implement drafting rules
“I feel like at the end of the day it’s just a logistical inconvenience to give the women the race we deserve,” says Sofia Villafañe
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘Relentless onslaught of rough, rocky paths’: the 2024 Unbound race course is perhaps its toughest yet
The world’s marquee gravel race heads North this year where rocky, technical terrain awaits
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