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Nominations for the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame opens November 1
Nominations are open to the public and may be submitted through December 1; inductees to be celebrated ahead of Unbound 2024
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Unbound Gravel destroyed my bike; a carbon repair shop gave it a second life
Are carbon bikes repairable? Often times, they are. Here's one editor's experience.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Researchers are studying 'The Spirit of Gravel' — no, really
Olympic mountain biker and Master's degree student Haley Smith is studying "the Spirit of Gravel", what draws people to this sport and the impact on their mental health and well-being.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The Ultimate Gear Test: this bike and gear survived an epic edition of the Unbound XL
The Unbound XL is a true test of fitness, self-sufficiency, tenacity and equipment. Here’s how this rider's bike and gear fared after 352 miles of gravel, mud, rain and thunderstorms.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I rode the 352-mile Unbound XL gravel race so you don't have to
Our North American Editor raced the 352-mile Unbound Gravel race and recounts her utterly Type 2 adventure.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Arduous conditions leave Unbound riders with broken bikes, and countless hours and thousands of dollars wasted. Is Unbound worth it?
‘Amateur riders deserve to have a better experience’ says pro Sofia Gomez Villafañe calling on the organizers for reroutes and more services
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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New Canyon Grail breaks cover at Unbound
Canyon Bicycles teased out their new Grail gravel bike at Unbound Gravel in June. The racey steed was ridden to victory in two events this weekend.
By Joe Baker Published
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Carolin Schiff makes huge solo effort to take victory at women's Unbound Gravel 200
German off-road pro takes a massive solo victory at gravel's premiere event, Unbound
By Henry Lord Last updated
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Keegan Swenson wins Unbound Gravel 200 men's race in tight sprint finish
200 miles of gravel, mud and grit comes down to a 7 man sprint
By Henry Lord Last updated
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Bikes of Unbound Gravel 2023: The rigs taking on the world's biggest gravel race
Custom bikes and the pinnacle of gravel tech was on full display in Emporia, Kansas, for the world's biggest gravel race, Unbound Gravel
By Henry Lord Published
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What is Unbound Gravel and who's racing the 'World's premier gravel event'
WorldTour roadies, track world champions and MTB Olympians joining thousands of participants, Unbound Gravel has grown to be the world's biggest gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Unreleased Shimano GRX 12-speed groupset spotted at Unbound Gravel
The potentially new groupset was spotted on Taylor Lideen's bike before this Saturday's racing
By Joe Baker Published
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Lauren De Crescenzo to Laurens ten Dam: Five riders to watch at Unbound Gravel
Who you should look out for at this weekend's gravel extravaganza
By James Shrubsall Published
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Former Tour de France yellow jersey wearer to ride Unbound Gravel
Unbound 200 contestants will be joined by a gravel newcomer of note this year. Former Tour de France race leader Jan Bakelants is joining the fray.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I had visions of Tour de France type status' — an interview with Unbound's Co-Director Kristi Mohn
One of gravel's most influential people talks about the growth, diversity and the future of gravel racing
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Shimano unveils special edition Unbound gravel shoes
Shimano commemorates Kansas, the gravel monument and the Flint Hills with three special colorways of the RX 6 and RX8
By Henry Lord Published
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A waist-high water crossing and hike-a-bike potential: the Unbound 2023 courses unveiled
Unbound Gravel, widely known as the world’s marque gravel race, today announced its courses for the June event. Here's what's in store.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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People, Mesmerizing and Papa: Alexey Vermeulen’s custom-painted Enve MOG described in three words
After its unveiling at the Sea Otter Classic, this custom gravel steed will make its race debut at Unbound 200
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Watching Marley Blonsky's first century experience will motivate you to tackle your first 100-miler
Watch as All Bodies on Bikes advocate Marley Blonsky tackles her first gravel century.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Are gravel races too challenging to broadcast?
FloSports and Life Time have mutually agreed to cease broadcast production for the Life Time Grand Prix
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Peanut Butter mud, the bottom of the barrel and some third-time charm at Unbound Gravel
Peanut Butter mud, the bottom of the barrel and some third-time charm. Jacob Rathe reports from his Unbound Gravel Race.
By Jacob Rathe Published