‘First Time in My Life Something Else Rules My Body’: Iz King Opens Up on Racing while Pregnant
King is due later this summer, and is still racing at 8 months pregnant.
Unbound Gravel is the most important gravel race of the year, held in Emporia, Kansas. While there are 100-mile and 350-mile ‘XL’ versions, it is the 200-mile race that defines the event and the champions who win there.
The race, originally called Dirty Kanza, was first held in 2006 with a few dozen riders. Now more than 2,500 get into the sold-out event via lottery.
In 2021 Ian Boswell and Lauren De Crescenzo won.
Also read: Life Time reveals the 2022 Unbound Gravel courses
King is due later this summer, and is still racing at 8 months pregnant.
How the Unbound 200 men's winner was powered by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, sleeping in a U-Haul truck, and more.
We dive into the power numbers of Unbound 200 winners Cameron Jones and Karolina Migoń.
Unbound Gravel temporarily increases the population of Emporia, Kansas by 50%. Housing costs during race week continue to rise, leading to a wide range of lodging solutions from riders.
Rob Britton had a record-setting ride at Unbound last weekend.
The premiere gravel race for pros has also become part of the new development pathway for the next generation.
Many riders had safety concerns after Saturday’s race, between the feed zones, sizes of fields, and the aggressive racing.
Humanity behind the racing. A meaningful year for many riders at the Giro d'Italia and Unbound Gravel.
Think we were done with the unreleased tech from Unbound? Absolutely not.
Alvin and Levy break down the latest tech at gravel's biggest race.
The 360-mile version of Unbound has become more competitive than ever, but still offers riders something far closer to the original Unbound launched in 2006.
Cameron Jones broke the Unbound 200 course record aboard Scott's gravel bike. Here's the breakdown.
Unbound is becoming the melting pot of gravel where European, American, and other global race tactics in this young sport all come together, for better or worse.
We take a look at the latest unreleased and new gear from Unbound being raced under the biggest names.
Karolina Migoń wins the 2025 Unbound 200 women's race with a commanding finish.
New Zealander Cameron Jones takes Unbound 200 with an attack on the final kicker of the race.
All the latest up-to-the-minute action as reported by Velo's on-the-ground team chasing the race around Emporia, Kansas.
Bike checks from Greg Van Avermaet, Melisa Rollins, Torbjørn Andre Røed, and Alexis Skarda.
Lachlan Morton's Unbound XL setup, plus many brand new gravel bikes.
Pro bikes from Alexey Vermeulen, Keegan Swenson, Petr Vakoc, and Hannah Otto before Unbound 2025.
With mud looking back on the menu this year, who will pull out victory in gravel’s most prestigious race?
We caught Mattia De Marchi getting ready for Unbound Gravel 200 this year with an unreleased Campagnolo 13-speed groupset and prototype Pirelli tires.
A geography and geology lesson on what makes Unbound Gravel so difficult — and some years so much worse.
What appears to be an unreleased Orbea gravel bike features a carefully sculpted frame, new aero tube shapes, and slim tire clearance.
There are multiple ways to follow the elite racing on Saturday, May 31, including a live broadcast and live updates right here on Velo.
Spotted via Instagram, this Diverge gravel bike has enough key changes to make us think there's something new coming soon.
The best gravel racers in the world are set to descend upon Emporia, Kansas. Here's who'll be at the starting line for the Unbound 200.
'We are committed to making this iconic race more accessible and engaging': Elite 200-mile races will be broadcast in full on May 31 in huge step forward for this 'Super Bowl of Gravel.'
A fractured tibia ends Dylan Johnson’s attempt at an Unbound breakthrough in 2025, but he’s staying positive.
Does US gravel racing actually need a little bit less off-road stuff? After watching the Giro d'Italia and Levi’s Gran Fondo, maybe mixing things up isn't such a bad thing.
Alexis Cartier is training for his Life Time Grand Prix races while he rides across a continent. Will it work?
Beginning Feb. 1, Life Time will release 50 slots in the 100-mile race and 25 slots in the 200-mile race for women only.
Get a top spot at one of five Life Time events to earn the right to tackle the Flint Hills gravel race.
This may be the best cycling film since 'Breaking Away.'
'The first step towards riding in the Olympics or the Tour de France or a MTB World Cup? Why shouldn’t it be the 50 miler at Unbound?' says Brendan Quirk, USAC's CEO.
Rosa Klöser to balance life as gravel privateer with contract to race on the road alongside Tour de France Femmes champion Kasia Niewiadoma.
One new gravel race and one new mountain bike race join Unbound, Leadville, and others for the fourth edition of the series.
'Unsung' follows three key people — photographer Linda Guerrette, mechanic Wayne Smith, and organizer Michelle Duffy — who work tirelessly to make Unbound memorable.
After a disappointing Unbound Gravel, Swenson is looking ahead to a 'cool new challenge' in gravel racing.
In search of a gravel riding getaway? These towns have adopted cycling's newest discipline with open arms.
Gravel world champion predicts nervous stage over 14 sectors and 32.2km of gravel: 'The most limiting factor is that it is narrow. The gravel itself is quite fast.'
"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."
Many women feel that a new standard has been set and other race organizers need to adapt accordingly.
After a career best finish at Unbound Gravel, the YouTuber is feeling more stoked on racing than ever.
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.
An Olympian who’s been first in her category at Unbound 200 4 times, Dr. Meg Fisher is a winner and you should know who she is.
The race as seen through the lens of Marc Arjol Rodriguez.
Arno Van Den Broeck rides to 30th place at Unbound with the Classified Powershift Hub and wireless electronic components of a new gravel groupset from TRP Cycling
The Dutchmen were arrested for indecent exposure after changing their clothes in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant.
You could make a strong argument that Unbound Gravel is the hardest one-day race in the world. This workout prepares you for the 200-mile race.
Tired of matte black bikes? Mattia De Marchi claimed fifth place on a bright white Basso Palta.
This year more than ever, there seemed to be a collective agreement to celebrate the beautiful things about the race.
We dive into the power numbers of Chad Haga, Dylan Johnson, and more at Unbound Gravel.
History was made in the Flint Hills of Kansas on June 1; catch all of the action here.
A look at Rob Britton's Factor for Unbound Gravel 2024, fitted with a Classified Powershift hub, Shimano GRX Di2, and more.
Unbound Gravel has become a showcase of new tech, as well as a proving ground for gear that's still in development.
"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.
World gravel champion smiling despite punctures and cracked rim.
The German bested Geerike Schreurs at the line. Paige Onweller was third.
After a 75-mile breakaway with Chad Haga, Morton sprints to the fastest finish in Unbound history.
No, this isn't a reversed image. Allied's doing some real-world R&D. Where else better to test bikes than at Unbound Gravel?
There's a conspicuous lack of her trademark orange on her bike, but it's interesting nonetheless.
The 2019 Unbound 200 winner is back with Pas Normal Racing and Colnago's gravel bike.
The Rapha Blaero is a custom skinsuit for offroad racing with a hydration bladder in back and gel pockets on the sleeves.
'I’m not here just to fill up the bunch but still to do a decent result. I think I’m still capable to do a good result if not too much happens and I can keep up with the front with the front group.'
There are 12 Australians competing in the elite field at Unbound this year. Here's why.
The Apidura Ridley aero pack system claims to make your bike faster.
There are three ways to follow the elite racing on Saturday, June 1.
Both the men's and women's fields are stronger than ever. Who has our team selected for the overall win?
Spotted at Unbound Gravel 2024, the new gravel groupset features wide-range 13-speed gearing and a SRAM T-Type derailleur.
The self supported ethos of gravel racing is a world away from the pampered life of pro road racing where mechanics follow close behind with spare wheels and bikes.
We asked the pro riders for their take.
350 miles is just another leg in the Ghanaian's lifelong adventure on the bike.
Our team's gear suggestions and tips to help you make the most of your race day in Kansas.
Rob Britton, Anna Yamauchi, Pete Stetina, and Meg Fisher share their tips and tricks for staying topped up over 200 miles.
Jaramillo is the youngest rider in the elite category, and she can't wait for the challenge.
It's Unbound Gravel week! Here are a few headlines ahead of the race.