#gravel-racing

#gravel-racing

The 2025 Unbound Gravel lottery results were announced, confirming entries for a highly anticipated gravel cycling event in Emporia, Kansas.

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

Transformative preparation enhances performance.

Focusing on the process brings intrinsic joy.

Setting goals is crucial for motivation.

Effective fueling strategies are essential for performance in longer gravel races.

The 2025 Life Time Grand Prix features an array of new international talent challenging reigning champions in gravel racing.

Gravel Earth Series expands to 25 events across 15 countries with a new scoring system and increased prize purse for various elite categories.

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.

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

Embracing independence in the 2024 season has empowered personal growth and adaptability in a solo racing environment.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cycling footwear designs prioritize lightness and aerodynamics for performance in both road and gravel cycling.

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

Separate start times introduced in gravel races aim to prevent interference and chaos among female pro riders from a predominantly male field.

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.

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

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.