Betsy Welch

From a strict enforcement of the centerline rule to real-time GPS tracking of participants, USAC wants to set a new standard for safety at gravel races.

The UCI Road and Para-Cycling Road World Championships will take place in Zurich, Switzerland on September 21-29.

For the first time in over a decade, The Mid South will have a pro category and separate wave starts. The stoke stays the same.

The former domestic road pro wants to show that a chronic illness doesn't have to mean the end of doing what you love.

The EF Education-EasyPost 'alt rider' leaves September 5 on a quest to break the Around Australia record, which stands at 37 days, 20 hours, and 45 minutes.

The Columbus Blue Jackets forward was biking with his brother near Oldmans Township, New Jersey ahead of their sister's weekend wedding.

The 31-year-old off-road pro is at a Denver rehab facility and hopes to return home to Durango within the next week.

What happens when there are women's-only starts vs mass starts vs extra incentives for women to ride their own race.

The Nebraska race provided a full livestream of the pro men's and women's events.

Elite female gravel pros react with gratitude and relief: "We've seen women have new opportunities when this is implemented," says Paige Onweller. "I really believe it allows more women to enter the sport."

Pro women's gravel racing is still conflicted, inclusivity still matters, and gravel races need to play nice with their local communities.

The US gravel national champions both win ahead of their respective fields on SBT GRVL's brand-new 125-mile 'Black' course.

The Specialized Off-Road Rider is reportedly in stable condition at a hospital in Denver.

After a disappointing Unbound Gravel, Swenson is looking ahead to a 'cool new challenge' in gravel racing.

You guessed it, the field is deeper than ever which bodes well for exciting racing at Sunday's 125-mile gravel race.

From the power of gratitude to the benefits of new fuel/old fuel, here are five things I learned along the way.

In search of a gravel riding getaway? These towns have adopted cycling's newest discipline with open arms.

Melisa Rollins and Keegan Swenson celebrated the elite victories on the 30th anniversary of the race.

The 28-year-old from Salt Lake City won the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on Saturday, eight years after lining up for the first time.

"I know they're faster," Swenson says. "If I can ride downhill quickly I know it's the fastest bike. It's hard to say how much but I think it's worth at least a few minutes."

Bagg, the founder of Bowhead Corp, will be the first rider to compete in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on a handcycle.

Gaston has twice been on the podium at the Leadville 100. After this weekend's 100-mile race, he's shifting gears to prepare for the 2026 winter Olympics.

Langvad is the only women to have gone sub-seven hours at the 100-mile mountain bike race. She's expecting her first child next week.

The high alpine sufferfest gets underway on Saturday, August 10 in Leadville, Colorado.

After 11 months of conversations with disgruntled rural residents, the Colorado gravel race has some major changes in place.

Since mountain biking became an Olympic sport, the southwestern Colorado city has been represented at the Games.

The Idaho teen planned methodically for over a year before tackling the bikepacking race. Then, he 'just kept pedaling.'

The second annual event will be held in Gering, Nebraska on September 8, 2024.

One rider named Earl Anema helped move seven kittens off of the FoCo Fondo race course. In the process, he ended up adopting one.

There are five cycling disciplines at this year's Olympics and at least one cycling event to watch every single day of the Games.

White was killed by a driver on July 29, 2023 while training for junior mountain bike worlds.

A recent incident at Ned Gravel and a lawsuit against Rasputitsa illustrate that the Wild West of bike racing is increasingly unsafe.

Ten men and 13 women will represent the United States across the five Olympic disciplines of road, mountain bike, track, BMX racing, and BMC freestyle.

For some it was a missed opportunity, while others breathed a sigh of relief.

The Mega Mid South is a new bikepacking route based out of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Doing the grand départ in September guarantees you entry to the 2025 gravel race.

The LA Laker invested in Canyon in 2022, now the brand is donating bikes to his school for at-risk youth.

A new short from the Gravel Earth Series takes viewers behind the scenes at the five-day stage race in Oregon.

A new short from the Gravel Earth Series takes viewers behind the scenes at the four-day stage race in Kenya.

Up to four people can join a family plan for $139.99, a 56 percent savings over individual memberships.

The Rift, Falling Leaves Lahti, and Ranxo are riding the momentum of separate starts for men and women in gravel racing.

Knibb will focus on the time trial and triathlon, while Faulker will join Chloé Dygert in the road race.

The professional gravel and marathon MTB racer set a FKT on the Kokopelli Trail in May after missing the record by 15 minutes last October.

Grand Prix athletes will now be ranked on their best four of six results rather than five of seven.

Over the past 12 years, the women's pro conti has produced numerous national champs and sent riders to world championships and Olympic games.

"We're not sure yet," said Bobby Wintle of the Mid South. "I don't want to change the magic that is the start of our race, but I also want to give the women what they deserve."

The Canadian completed the 2,745 bikepacking race in 15 days and 23 hours, coming within 14 hours of the course record.

Many pro cycling teams swap out their normal kits for a special version for the Tour de France. Here's every new kit at the 2024 race.

The Ethiopian retired from the WorldTour last year. Now, he's a leader on the East African gravel team.

The Lithuanian completed the 2,745-mile bikepacking race in 13 days, 2 hours, and 16 minutes, shaving 20 hours off the previous course record.

What do an XCO Olympian, Kona champ, downhiller, founder, and Tour stage winner have in common? Gravel racing in Kenya.

Nearly 200 riders completed the challenging four-day stage race in Kenya's Maasai Mara.

Sturm solidifies GC lead while Baum jumps into third overall

Riders are tested in another challenging stage in the Maasai Mara.

The Kenyan gravel race opens with wins from Xaverine Nirere of Team Amani and Lawrence Naesen.

The UCI Gravel World Series event attracted nearly 500 riders from around the world.

Many women feel that a new standard has been set and other race organizers need to adapt accordingly.

Morton went to Mexico, did a bunch of adventure rides, and allowed himself to wonder how it would feel to win Unbound Gravel.

Want to bypass Unbound's competitive lottery? Ride The Rad.

It's too late to sign up for this year's edition, but here's what you need to start training for next year.

After some contentious interactions between the gravel race and rural residents, Routt County issues permit for race-day only.

The Dutchmen were arrested for indecent exposure after changing their clothes in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant.

This year more than ever, there seemed to be a collective agreement to celebrate the beautiful things about the race.

History was made in the Flint Hills of Kansas on June 1; catch all of the action here.

"It actually made me think, 'why does all of this have to be so complicated?'"

"To be honest, of course I had it in the back of my mind. I'm a really ambitious person," said Klöser, a German PhD student living in Denmark.

The gravel national champ has a custom-painted bike to ride off-road.

After a 75-mile breakaway with Chad Haga, Morton sprints to the fastest finish in Unbound history.

There are 12 Australians competing in the elite field at Unbound this year. Here's why.

There are three ways to follow the elite racing on Saturday, June 1.

The Santa Cruz HTSQD teammates are a unique duo in the mostly team-less landscape of off-road racing.

We asked the pro riders for their take.

Our team's gear suggestions and tips to help you make the most of your race day in Kansas.

Jaramillo is the youngest rider in the elite category, and she can't wait for the challenge.

Makes sense, the world champ mountain biker needs to get on with it before the Tour de France.

It's Unbound Gravel week! Here are a few headlines ahead of the race.

Wilcox set off on May 26 in her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle.

The professional ultra-cyclist is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe on a bicycle.

Will the gravel world champion's Tour training pay off over 200 miles of Kansas gravel? 'I hope so, it’s a long flight to go just to participate,' he says.

Justine Barrow of Australia and Julien Gagne of Canada won the 150-mile race in Hico, Texas.

From party pace to the after party, these gravel events are all about having a good time.