#gravel-racing

#gravel-racing

USA Cycling will debut a Junior Gravel National Series in 2025, enhancing opportunities for youth riders aged 15-18 across gravel cycling events.

Logistical support is crucial for athletes competing on the world stage, especially for those without a sponsoring team.

The lottery for the 2025 Life Time Unbound Gravel event opens in November, featuring five distance options and notable prize increases for elite riders.

Gravel Worlds significantly increases its prize purse, highlighting growth and competition in the gravel racing community.

Lotta Henttala and Markus Auvinen won the Falling Leaves Lahti race, marking significant victories in the 2023 Gravel Earth Series.

Rosa Klöser, winner of Unbound Gravel 200, signs with Canyon-SRAM, aiming to progress in road cycling while continuing gravel events.

Declan Irvine focuses on proper fueling and blood sugar management for optimal performance in tough gravel races,

Gravel racing is defined more by the experience and how the course challenges riders than by strict definitions of gravel content.

The 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium features routes of 133km for women and 179km for men, enhancing the gravel racing experience.

Karolina Migoń is a leading Polish gravel racer and a strong medal contender for the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships.

The UCI Gravel World Championships signifies the growth of gravel racing with increasing participation and organization.

The Life Time Grand Prix series will offer more cash at individual events in 2025 but will decrease the overall series prize purse.

Many US gravel racers, including Paige Onweller, prioritize local competitions over the UCI Gravel World Championships to maximize earnings.

Riders can qualify for Unbound Gravel by participating in Rad Dirt Festival in Colorado.

UCI Gravel World Championships featured elite riders Vos and van der Poel, highlighting gravel's growing prestige and competition.

Simen Nordahl Svendsen and Lauren Stephens won their respective divisions at Garmin Gravel Worlds, with significant structural changes benefiting women's racing.

The event introduced a women's-only start and increased prize money, promoting inclusivity in professional cycling competitions.

Keegan Swenson and Lauren Stephens claimed solo victories in the pro men’s and women’s divisions at SBT GRVL, showcasing exceptional performances.

Hunt's revamped Limitless Gravel wheels are lighter, faster, and designed for optimal performance on gravel terrain.

The new design focuses on aerodynamic efficiency without sacrificing weight or versatility.

Cyclists can now use a cycling jersey with a hydration bladder pocket, allowing them to forego carrying a backpack for extra fluids.

The Rapha Blaerosuit with a 2L hydration reservoir saves time at aid stations and enhances aerodynamics for gravel racing.

Optimizing bike tech is crucial for performance in gravel racing, focusing on aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and handling for competitive edge.

Ridley Astr RS gravel bike merges lightweight, aerodynamics, and tire clearance for competitive off-road racing.

Redshift's niche bicycle components like the ShockStop suspension stem and quick-release aero bars enhance comfort and performance for endurance cyclists.

The combination of Redshift components is ideal for gravel racing enthusiasts.

Customizability plays a significant role in enhancing the rider's ergonomics and performance.

Redshift targets specific cycling needs with its innovative products.

Lauren Stephens represents Team USA at the UCI Gravel World Championships in Leuven after competing in multiple events at the Road Worlds in Zurich.

Lauren Stephens won her second elite women's title at the US Gravel National Championships, completing the course faster than last year.

Lauren Stephens excels in multi-tasking by balancing road and gravel races while aiming for Paris Olympics qualification.

Lauren Stephens won the women's division of the Life Time Unbound Gravel 100.

Elliott Baring emerged victorious in the men's category of the race.

New Zealander Josh Burnett and USA's Lauren De Crescenzo claimed victories at the Belgian Waffle Ride North Carolina elite divisions.

Unbound Gravel introduces new rules separating pro men and women, leading to exciting and intense race dynamics.

The 2024 Unbound Gravel 200 race in Emporia, Kansas featured a stacked field in both men's and women's categories, with the women's race being significantly impacted by clear air and resulting in a sprint finish.

Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Peter Stetina won the pro women's and men's title at BWR California, respectively, completing the Tripel Crown of Gravel.

French riders Cécile Lejeune and Hugo Drechau emerged as overall winners at the 2024 Oregon Trail Gravel stage race.