Spencer Powlison

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In the Flint Hills of Kansas, the tribe that rides Dirty Kanza 200 epitomizes the generosity of gravel.

The Epic Rides Off-Road Series allows amateurs and pros to battle on much the same course. In Grand Junction, Spencer Powlison tries his hand at "going pro" and hangs tough to tell the tale.

Gravel cycling is having a big year in 2019, with corporate buyouts, big paydays, and even interest from WorldTour pro riders

On a hot streak after winning his first marathon mountain bike national championship, Russell Finsterwald takes an emphatic win in the most technical race in the Epic Rides series.

Katerina Nash dominates the desert, escaping early to win the second round of the Epic Rides Off-Road series by a healthy margin.

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Canadian Cory Wallace thrives in adventurous bike races in far-flung places like Nepal, but he isn't opposed to lining up for a major race like the Whiskey Off-Road.

In her bid to make the Tokyo Olympics, Kate Courtney refines her technical skills with help from new team manager Thomas Frischknecht as she settles in with Scott-SRAM.

Going solo at the race's halfway point, Kate Courtney wins her second Whiskey Off-Road. Chloe Woodruff reels in three riders on final singletrack to take second.

Keegan Swenson defends his title at Whiskey Off-Road mountain bike marathon, riding to a convincing solo win on a new course with a tough singletrack finale.

Less of the Skull Valley climb might actually make Whiskey Off-Road harder, and with some pros focused on the Olympics, Sunday's race should be unpredictable.

The typical European pro roadie might shy away from gravel racing, but for Lars Boom, it's one more way to mix in fun and different races to his ordinary calendar.

The Specialized Pathfinder strikes a happy medium between low rolling resistance and capable traction on loose gravel and dirt.

Former world cyclocross champion Lars Boom says he regrets leaving 'cross behind for road racing when he committed to the Pro Tour.

NICA expects to hire new president in the next few weeks, someone its leaders hope will broaden the appeal of high-school cycling in a variety of ways.

Fans had few convenient opportunities to watch the pros race at Sea Otter due to a busy event schedule and an all-out Olympic chase that's underway.

The Bontrager Aeolus Elite saddle is an approachable snub-nose saddle that isn't too extreme in shape or size. It still offers a deep channel for soft tissue comfort.

All-around road bikes are evolving with disc brakes, wider tires, and tubeless technology. Enve is keeping pace with its new SES 3.4 AR Disc wheelset.

Dirty Kanza organizers say the 2019 course is maybe the best yet. The expo will also double in size. Life Time is taking a cautious approach to growth, however.

On a windy, tactical day of racing at Sea Otter Classic, Blevins fires off a winning attack on the final lap to beat the Canadian duo of Disera and L'Esperance.

Defending Sea Otter XC champion Annika Langvad wins again on a windy morning in California, besting Erin Huck and world champ Kate Courtney.

After canceling the 2018 edition of the race, North Star Grand Prix organizers hope to come back big in 2019 but are falling short on funding.

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Olympic silver medalist Chloé Dygert makes an emphatic return to pro UCI racing with a victory in opening stage of Joe Martin Stage race after 11-month recovery.

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With his days occupied as a stay-at-home dad, pro cycling veteran Jonny Clarke resorted to riding the indoor trainer, with surprising results.

The new Rapha Explore shoes are designed for comfort on gravel and trails, offering a generous fit and a moderately flexible sole.

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In her first attempt at the eight-day Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race, world road champion Anna van der Breggen wins with teammate Annika Langvad.

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Schurter and Forster lose overall Cape Epic lead after a disastrous stage 3. Ted King is hosting his own gravel race. Plus, Land Run and Pro XCT results.

We just got back from the Land Run 100 gravel race in Oklahoma. Here are our five tips to help you survive and have a good time along the way.

Help support Charlie Cunningham's recovery from 2016 bike crash. Watch Cape Epic online. Carson City Off-Road date change, and more.

American Howard Grotts will not defend Cape Epic title due to illness. Kate Courtney to lead Team USA at Pan American Championships in Mexico.

After a last-minute call-up to race Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Alex Howes makes the breakaway in "a different universe" of pro cycling.

Coryn Rivera stays focused on her major Women's WorldTour goals this spring, opting out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to nurse a cold.

With its latest bike, Lauf strikes a balance between gravel capabilities and pavement pleasures. Plus, it does so at a fair price.

A race like 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo takes some extra planning and special gear. Here's what we learned from this year's race.

The man behind the longest-running 24-hour race in the world explains why people keep coming back to 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.

Despite the dwindling popularity of 24-hour mountain bike races, the 20th edition of 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo is going strong thanks to its devoted community.

Nash Dory, 20, wins his first 24-hour solo race in the 20th edition of the Arizona event, overcoming temporary blindness along the way.

Team USA prioritizes two key mountain bike races in selection criteria for Tokyo Olympics. American riders face a big challenge, but they say it is fair.

Here's a list of the 2019 season's major pro cycling races and where Americans can watch them online.

After many years on the Specialized Factory Team, Olympic gold medalist Jaroslav Kulhavy forms his own team but will continue working with Specialized.

Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas explains why he refused to gloss over the behind-the-scenes drama within Team Sky at the 2018 Tour.

American Alex Howes had to prematurely end his 2018 season in August due to hyperthyroidism. After battling the condition and his own doubts, he is back.

In the Belgian heartland, interest in cyclocross looks to be declining. This isn't cause for panic — it is reason for the sport to keep growing internationally.

Fayetteville organizers see 2022 worlds event as a catalyst to develop a vibrant cyclocross culture in the Northwest Arkansas region.

Breck Epic organizes its charitable efforts under banner of new Epic Legacy Foundation. The world's best XC mountain biker Schurter heads to Cape Epic.

U.S. champion Katie Compton says she was holding back at 80 percent during the last World Cup. Her worlds prospects depend on careful pacing.

The Specialized S-Works Recon shoe aims to balance performance and comfort. It's an improvement over prior models but is still quite stripped-down.

The mountains around Los Angeles are rife with trails and old roads that make the area ideal for gravel riding.

Two-time world championship medalist Lea Davison vies for third Olympic berth with support from women's team Sho-Air Twenty20.

Van der Breggen, the world's top road cyclist, teams up with MTB veteran Langvad for eight-day Cape Epic stage race.

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The reigning world cross-country champion makes waves, leaving Specialized after nine years to join Frischknecht's Scott-SRAM team.

USA Cycling avoids date conflict between marathon nationals and the Whiskey Off-Road, changing Texas race date to early May.

Vincenzo Nibali will race both the Giro and Tour with a focus on his home race in Italy. Flanders and Tirreno-Adriatico reveal 2019 routes.

Can a single national bike industry event replace Interbike? Maybe not, but a number of smaller options help to fill the void.

Mavic's gravel wheel and tire combination offers durability and performance at a reasonable price despite being a tad heavy.

Samuele Manfredi hit by a car while training, in an induced coma in Italy. Vuelta a San Juan 'winner' banned. Sagan hops up stairs.

They called themselves the "Wolfpack," and in 2018, Quick-Step Floors riders proved to be cycling's apex predators.

A massive crash at Pan-American Championships kept Hyde out of the races for a month, but he is happy, fresh, and on track for nationals.

A contingent of cross-country mountain bikers took the World Cup by storm in 2018, and the future is bright for the American women.

On any given weekend, cyclocross fans are enjoying unpredictable battles in the elite women's field, featuring veterans and newcomers alike.

With fourteen national titles to her credit, Katie Compton admits a 15th one might be hard to come by, as she is recovering from illness.

Doping scandal rocks the Enduro World Series as Rude and Graves each have adverse analytical findings at French race in May.

Steadily improving year after year, Kerry Werner is a favorite for cyclocross nationals, partly because of a spate of unexpected injuries.

Paired with one of the sport's legends, Olympic champion Jaroslav Kulhavy, Howard Grotts becomes first American man to win Cape Epic.

The 23-year-old talks to VeloNews about his dual role as both a pro cyclist and the executive director of a youth sports program.

After years of taking cyclocross a little too seriously, a poorly planned race day revives the spirit of racing around in the mud.

Geoff Kabush won his third Iceman Cometh MTB classic, but this year he left the mountain bike at home and instead rode a gravel rig.

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The 2019 Giro d'Italia route will feature seven summit finishes, but it's not just for climbers, with three pivotal time trials as well.

Former world champ Jolanda Neff adds some Swiss speed to Trek team; Breck Epic puts up a big prize purse for 2019, and more.

A freak fire destroys the University of Vermont's bikes days before collegiate MTB nationals. Trek scrambles to send them bikes in time.

Even a two-time world champion like Catharine Pendrel has to dig deep to find the motivation to bounce back from a major injury.

Balancing his coaching business and ambitions as a pro mountain biker, Luke Vrouwenvelder has been beating some of America's best riders.

Thunderstorms, sharp, nasty rocks, and flat tires galore make the Oz Trails Off-Road a race of attrition and an instant classic.