Gravel

Unbound Gravel champ Ian Boswell sees himself as a cycling ambassador at Kenya's Migration Gravel Race, where many riders hail from Africa.

In 2020 Unbound Gravel formed a relationship with the Major Taylor Club of Kansas City, and for 2021 65 club members participated in the event.

We dive into the power numbers of Lauren De Crescenzo from the 2021 Unbound Gravel.

Wide internal rims are nothing new for HED, which built the Ardennes in 2007 around a wide-stance rim.

Unbound Gravel dishes out plenty of physical pain. The mental pain is just as tough, as riders must overcome the urge to quit.

From chamois pads on my hands to the world's fastest socks, and from cups of pickle juice to gallons of hydration mix, here's what worked and what didn't.

'It was so appreciated, being able to show up at this huge event, knowing on some level that I was seen.'

Cramping eyelids, brutal headwinds, unforgiving rocks, and racing with honor. Unbound Gravel delivered!

We were at the finish line at Unbound Gravel to speak to riders after they completed the 206-mile journey. Here's what they had to say:

I finished 30th with just a single flat. Here I rate each piece of gear used, plus list what I'm thinking of bringing next year.

Robin Carpenter replays his debut at Unbound Gravel, which saw him learn some important lessons across 206 miles of wind and gravel.

The inaugural gravel stage race is bringing possibility - and prestige — to Africa's professional cycling hopefuls.

We dive into the power numbers of Ian Boswell from the Unbound Gravel 200.

Here's what Amity Rockwell, Peter Stetina, Lael Wilcox, Ted King and others had to say after finishing Unbound Gravel.

Boswell won Unbound Gravel, arms aloft, with a visual symbol of transgender support on his forearm.

Lauren De Crescenzo overcame early setbacks to win Unbound Gravel.

Ian Boswell came into Unbound Gravel with no expectations. He leaves the event as the men's 200-mile champion.

Stephen Hyde has a new outlook on bike racing after the birth of his daughter.

Stephens repeated her victory from 2019 after attacking into a section of double-track 25 miles into the race.

Low rolling resistance meets 'superior puncture protection' in new 40 and 45mm tubeless tires, Schwalbe claims.

We catch up with the reigning champ of Unbound Gravel on the eve of the 2021 race.

Emily Newsom is on the short list to win Unbound Gravel. Newsom is also a mom, a classically trained pianist, and perhaps the USA's most interesting pro cyclist.

Shayna Powless, Jen Luebke, and Natalia Franco explain their bike, gear, and hydration choices for 206 miles of Kansas gravel.

The 25-year-old Californian brings depth to an already profound level of women's talent.

Anderson, a graduate of Axel Merckx's Hagens Berman Axeon team, is leading Alpecin-Fenix into gravel racing this year.

Top riders at Unbound Gravel point to Quinn Simmons as the favorite to win Saturday's 200-mile race.

A new video from Pinarello gives an intimate look at why Rockwell rides.

The reigning champ has an Allied Able and a new Allied Echo. He's not sure which one he'll use.

After a year of putting in the work, this Californian is ready for results.

Feed zones and mid-race stops present an ethical conundrum, as top riders look to establish unwritten rules of etiquette.

Adam Roberge learned some important lessons at the recent Gravel Locos race. Now, Roberge is on the list of dark horses for Unbound Gravel.

Road or gravel geometry? Allied's new bike says 'yes'.

On this week's podcast we break down Unbound Gravel and discuss gravel cycling's etiquette around feed zones.

Colin Strickland argues that gravel should keep its spirit of self reliance by steering clear of road racing tactics and pro team structures.

'Like anyone, I’ve been watching the growth of that race with a lot of interest.'

Here's why the two-time DK 200 winner has her sights set on the 350-mile Unbound XL.

Alexey Vermeulen has ridden up to 20 hours a week with his girlfriend's dog Willie in a backpack.

Coverage of the 100- and 200-miles races will begin at noon local time on flobikes.com.

Laurens ten Dam belongs on the short list of favorites for Unbound Gravel after his impressive win at Gravel Locos.

The 2019 DK champ wants to win Unbound Gravel, and he has his own way of getting there.

Lauren Stephens, Kristen Faulkner, and the other North Americans on the squad will be familiar faces at races like Unbound, SBT GRVL, and Gravel Worlds.

Registration opens May 27 for the gravel race in Carson City, Nevada on September 11.

Results from Rule of Three, Gravel Locos, Co2uT, Huffmaster all show strong competition.

From Arkansas to California, start lines are stacked and organizers are ready to bring gravel racing back.

The men's and women's fields for the 200-mile race will see a mix of familiar and new faces.

The three-time Olympian shares his thoughts after months of testing a prototype gravel suspension fork.

This is an excellent chunky-gravel bike for the money. Period.

More tire clearance. More mounts. Brighter colors. Still good Canyon pricing.

The effort had heat, headwinds, and emotional breakdowns - exactly the obstacles that Strickland excels in overcoming.

40mm of tunable suspension with room for fatter tires.

The pocket guide will feature routes, historical information, and links to digital maps of curated gravel rides in southeastern Colorado.

The wind tunnel meets the windswept plains in Cervélo's hyper-aero gravel racer.

A durable gem of a gravel companion.

After she won the 2019 DK — now Unbound Gravel — Rockwell was ready to race professionally. Then, the pandemic shutdown forced her to examine the social side of her new career.

Aerodynamics are a thing, even in gravel. After years at 3T and Campagnolo, Grappone is now driving wheel design at Hunt.

The October 2-3 event will feature three distances on the bike, plus half- and ultra-marathon running races.

Limited edition program created as a fundraiser for the nonprofit People for Bikes.

The goal of the four-rider squad is to introduce the joy of riding to more cyclists.

The Nebraska gravel race will now see up to 1,600 riders across four distance options.

Slightly bigger and bulkier than Shimano XT/XTR pedals, but power measurement is reliable and durability seems good.

The gravel race in Emporia, Kansas will see reduced rider numbers, a unique start line format, and a host community with full access to COVID-19 vaccines.

'It's very willingly, and frankly, it's the direction I've been wanting to take.'

Matt Lieto and Jayson O’Mahoney will anchor the August 15 show, produced by MTN TV.

Salsa's gravel racers get new colorways for 2021.

Registration opens to women and BIPOC riders on March 16, followed by open registration on March 23.

Rapha releases its spin on reinforced knit shoes with an asking price of $355.

The website will feature contributions from riders with a diverse range of interests, experiences, and backgrounds.