Unbound Gravel

After initially planning to select 40 riders for its racing series, Life Time announces an increased field featuring 60 contenders.

A $250,000 prize purse will be on offer for 20 men and 20 women.

The points-based series to include six Life Time events, including the 200-mile Unbound Gravel and the Leadville Trail 100.

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WorldTour pro looks to return to Unbound after crashing out in opening hours of this year's race, also plans to race Leadville, SBT GRVL.

There is a gap between gravel's written and unwritten rules, and women's racing is caught in the crossfire.

The annual cycling festival joins Life Time's expanding portfolio of endurance sporting events.

Ian Boswell has received racing offers after winning Unbound Gravel, but a return to full-time cycling presents a difficult decision.

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

Watch to the end for a little Boswell surprise...

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.

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.

Make a plan, keep it simple, and thoroughly over-communicate it.

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.

A look over the bike belonging to the previous winner of Unbound Gravel.

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.

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.

If Type 2 fun is what we call these events in retrospect, what do we call the anticipation of them? Type 2 excitement?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

The Rideaway Experience offers gravel in Boulder and Zion, and mountain biking in Bentonville.

Organizers have set a deadline of early May to decide whether or not to cancel the event due to COVID-19.

Gravel racers and event promoters have their doubts about springtime events going forward, but are optimistic about events later in the year.

In this week's episode we discuss the Vuelta a España's thrilling finale, and then hear from race promoters Kristi Mohn and Lelan Dains about the DK's name change to Unbound Gravel.

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After complaints that the race's name was derogatory toward Native Americans, the organizers committed to a change. Here's how it happened.

The Kaw Nation elected not to be a part of the task force that has been meeting regularly to strategize a rebrand.

Storage has always been a challenge for cyclists. But there have never been better storage options — or more of them. Bye, sagging pockets.

You trained, dieted, and bought the right gear. And now your top race has been called off. Don't fret — these pro riders have advice on what to do with your fitness and motivation.

The cancelation of the Dirty Kanza and other gravel events has prompted the handful of gravel pros to seek out new opportunities for media exposure.

Passionate amateurs say they will continue to train through the summer and hope for an Emporia start line in 2021.

We discuss the Dirty Kanza's decision to change its name.

DK's marketing manager cites 'the safety of the cycling community and the Emporia community' as the reason to cancel the 2020 event.

Registered racers are given four options for their entry fees.

Athletes believe that with a name change, the iconic gravel race can continue to be a leader in the industry.

As Life Time commits to a name change for the DK, The Mid South’s Bobby Wintle explains his journey from ignorance to accepting change.

Gravel community: Let's use words of welcome for our sport.

Dirty Kanza officials released a statement saying they are contemplating a name change for the iconic gravel race.