'Previously, bikes for me meant showing up and doing a job, and this feels different. I’m still trying to figure out that part of it but it’s really nice to have that space to figure it out,' says the former WorldTour pro.
'The young guys like Keegan Swenson are more complete than I am. Maybe if they put a road race in the series it would suit me better,' says Dutch rider.
Four riders from the East African squad will spend the next month racing gravel across the country.
The third edition brings a 142-mile challenge with over 9,000 vertical feet.
It’s been a challenging period, ever since the start of the gravel season when Stetina fractured a wrist in a crash during Sea Otter in April.
'Technical limitations, course conditions and remote locations proved insurmountable,' says a statement from Life Time.
Wertz is a rising gravel star and a favorite at this weekend's SBT GRVL
The Olympian says her decision comes down to three things: a lack of enjoyment, not enough safety, and questionable fairness
Keegan Swenson, Hannah Otto, Russell Finsterwald, and others explain why.
The Vermont race reached its goal of gender parity on the start line. ‘We strive to walk the talk at Rooted.’
The Italian finished the stage on the bike of teammate and world champion Elisa Balsamo.
Reserve widens its gravel rims to 25mm, offering better support for larger volume tires.
A Travis County district judge has scheduled the murder trial to begin October 24
The event returns for its seventh year with BIPOC and non-binary initiatives, childcare services, and routes for every type of rider
A special release from Rouleur Brewing Company will benefit the newly-established community-minded foundation
Cole Paton and Griffin Easter round out the podium, with Pete Stetina and Payson McElveen in fourth and fifth
Emma Grant and Sarah Sturm, both from Colorado, round out the podium
The legendary 10,000 feet of climbing in 69 miles returns as the third race in the Life Time Grand Prix series
The 34-year-old has been booked into the Travis County jail with a bail set at $3.5 million.
Ginger Hall of the Utah High School Cycling League will take over the director role of the Utah event in 2023
Armstrong awaits deportation to the U.S. where she will be handed over to the Austin, Texas authorities for first-degree murder charges.
With a strong international field including Lachlan Morton and Lael Wilcox, East African riders John Kariyuki, Sule Kangangi, and Mary Aleper win on home soil
Nearly 40 percent of registered riders in 2022 are women, and the race will donate $15,000 to Nebraska's high school MTB program for girls
The G-Series dropper offers just 40 mm of travel in a 27.2 mm package. There's a lever, too.
I tested the Topstone with a Lefty Oliver fork while road riding, gravel cycling, and underbiking around Aspen, Colorado.
Sturm and Grotts win stage while Gomez Villafañe and Blevins secure overall wins
Blevins and Gomez Villafañe win the 'Queen's Stage,' one day of racing remains.
GC remains unchanged with Blevins' and Gomez Villafañe's leads deepening
Gomez Villafañe and Blevins win again, with an eight minute gap between the top two women and 16 seconds separating Blevins from Pete Stetina in the GC.
Officials investigating the murder of gravel racer Moriah Wilson have located a Jeep Grand Cherokee that is registered to Kaitlin Armstrong, the suspect in her murder.
Gomez Villafañe handily wins the women's race while Christopher Blevins outsprints Pete Stetina to take the stage.
It's not too late to register for Gravista, Bighorn Gravel, Grounded Nebraska, and Michigan's Coast to Coast Gravel Grinder.
The Veneto region in northeast Italy will host the first UCI worlds in October. Also, the Gree-Tour of Guangxi is canceled and RideLondon Classique put on notice.
The Unbound 200 champ says that a pro woman's experience in gravel is dictated by her efforts in relation to men, not the other women competitors.
Max piloted the bike to victory at Belgian Waffle Ride Asheville.
The five-day gravel stage race in the central Oregon backcountry has become a fan — and pro — favorite since its 2019 debut.
Stetina, Haas, and Voss top the podium one week post-Unbound.
After an Unbound she wasn't satisfied with, Max wins the day in North Carolina. Kaysee Armstrong and Carla Williams round out the podium.
The gravel newcomer was well prepared for the mud at this year's Unbound Gravel.
'The Argentinian’s endurance is one of the most impressive performances I’ve ever seen,' says Nehr.
The bike brand and gravel camp operator are going all in on cycling-centric sustainable recreation development in the borderlands.
The NBA Hall of Famer picked up his new Moots Routt RSL ahead of this weekend's Moots Ranch Rally
The beloved California race featured fast riding on a technical course, as well as camping and camaraderie.
From 25 sub-10 hour finishes to epic mud, the 2022 edition of Unbound Gravel was one for the history books
The 26-year-old's persistence is paying off.
The American bike brand becomes the latest OEM partner of the Belgian start up.
The wheels manage to keep costs low while focusing on durability and speed.
A self-described minimalist, even I had to put some thought into my gear choices for such an epic endeavor.
She rode this bike to sixth place in her first attempt at the race.
Diving into the data numbers from Keegan Swenson, Peter Stetina, and Laurens ten Dam.
'After that I tried clawing back again, and I was making up ground, and then we got to that crazy mud section and that was insane,' says 2021 winner.
The former European road pro put his bike through the wringer at this muddy edition.
The biggest race in gravel put more demands on equipment that usual this year.
Ineos Grenadiers rider Cameron Wurf learned valuable lessons about Unbound Gravel and the US gravel cycling scene.
'I made myself angry and I came back. I think it’s the biggest ride of my life. I’m proud that I’m still in the mix,' Dutch rider says after finishing fourth.
Lauren De Crescenzo comes home in second after a valiant performance.
An incredible race through the rain, mud and gravel as Swenson and Boswell complete the podium.
Cynthia Frazier wins Unbound XL women's race.
Police say Gregory Bachman, 61, was struck and killed by a driver on the eve of Unbound Gravel.
The defending champion at Unbound Gravel says knowing too much can be a detriment at Unbound Gravel.
Howes brings some WorldTour spring classics tricks to his gravel race bike.
The reigning U.S. road champion steps up to Unbound Gravel's 200-mile distance after winning the 100-mile race twice in a row.
See how one of the most experienced adventure cyclists around sets up his gravel race bike.
The latest tech and product from Unbound Gravel.
The Dutch legend wants to race hard, drink beer, and have fun at Unbound Gravel—in that order.
Specialized once again turns to its classic mountain bikes for paint inspiration.
The former champ of the race will guide a pace group to finish before sunset, raising money for Emporia's local NICA chapter.
Some testing is better than no testing, but as gravel expands and the incentives increase so do the anti-doping measures.
The Slovakian will make his gravel debut at Unbound before returning to Europe for the Tour de France.
Course changes forced upon organizers with the XL and 200-mile events altered.
Pinarello athletes will be racing on the new Grevil at Unbound Gravel this weekend.
There's a new gang in town and they're ready to leave their mark on the US gravel scene.
Shimano debuts GRX Limited gravel groupset on bespoke builds at the Unbound Gravel expo.
The federal anti-doping agency will test three random men and three random women who are part of the Life Time Grand Prix series.
Anything can and does happen during 200 miles. Here are 10 riders to follow at the front of Saturday's race.
Live stream will feature 12 cameras, including roaming cams, moto cams and drones.
This throwback-style Colnago paint job takes inspiration from Kansas for gravel cycling's premier event.
The 1,461g wheelset will complement the popular GRX groupset.
The new gravel event will debut in Lahti, Finland in June, 2023.
'I can't wait to be in Emporia for some serious fun with the thousands of other participants,' says three-time world champion.