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Unbound Gravel rider left injured, in ditch for 90 minutes before aid arrived - ‘I wanted to leave my body’
Klara Sofie Skovgaard calls on Unbound organisers to improve emergency access
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The race-winning bike setups of Unbound Gravel 2025: Which tyres and drivetrains ruled the Flint Hills?
Here are the battle-tested rigs that crossed the line first. What they have in common just might surprise you.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I came to Unbound just for the Shake-Out Rides
Instead of racing, I participated in 201 miles worth of group rides
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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'This race was a lot harder to win' - Karolina Migoń solos to victory at Unbound Gravel
This is the Polish rider's third win this month, after her repeat victory at The Traka 360 and Gravel Locos
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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'I had as good a chance as anyone' - Cameron Jones wins Unbound Gravel after spending 150 miles in a breakaway with Simon Pellaud
This is the first time Unbound Gravel did not have an American rider on the elite men's podium.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘It was so epic!’ - Heather Jackson wins Unbound XL at record pace
The endurance star crushed the 358 gruelling miles through Kansas
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Rob Britton smashes 350-mile Unbound XL record in exciting duel with Lachlan Morton
With a time of just under 18 hours, Britton shattered the previous record by 2 hours and 16 minutes
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Met Estro Wander helmet review: repurposed for the rough stuff
This special edition gravel-focused Estro from Met is essentially the same great helmet but with a new lick of matt paint and a silky musette thrown in for free.
By Simon Fellows Published
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More risks, a fear of negative racing and the mud - pros predict how Unbound Gravel will play out
From breakaway hopes to tactical alliances, riders weigh in on what could shape the world’s premier gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Struggling to keep air in your gravel tyres? Then check out these tips...
Avoiding punctures isn't always easy when riding gravel but there are a few precautions you can take to keep them at bay
By Neal Hunt Published
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Rapha Explore Bar Bag review: a superb bag for travel, whether on the bar or on the shoulder
An outstanding small bar bag with a cross-body strap, let down by a poor main zip
By Simon Fellows Published
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‘You never forget the first time you pee in your bibs’ - the unglamorous side of gravel racing in the pursuit of speed
No more pee breaks, near-diabetes-inducing levels of sugar and bike gear in kitchen pots: the weird side of being a gravel pro
By Sarah Sturm Published
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New Specialized Diverge breaks cover at Unbound
American bike giant seems to have a new gravel bike on the way
By Andy Carr Published
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Training is for losers: How to prepare for your first gravel overnighter
If you're tempted by the thought of getting away for a few days but don't know what to take, fear not, it's a lot more simple than you think.
By Sam Jones Published
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With over $1000 off at Jenson USA, this Cannondale Topstone could be the ideal bike to start your journey to next year's Unbound Gravel!
Deals The Topstone comes highly rated by the Cycling Weekly team and is one of our best gravel bikes; with the 2025 model around the corner, this Topstone 4 has a massive 36% reduction
By Paul Brett Published
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'You cannot race Unbound on your own' - Greg van Avermaet returns to Unbound Gravel with a team and some unfinished business
“It would be a dream that I can finish the race without having any issues or mechanical problems or flats," says former Olympic and Roubaix champion
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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Best electric gravel bikes 2025: dirt-loving e-bikes with added oomph
Electric gravel bikes are one of the most versatile bikes you can buy and can transform your riding, help you explore further afield and help you haul
By Katherine Moore Last updated
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With pros now flocking to the 350-mile Unbound XL, has the elite race lost the gravel spirit?
Lachlan Morton, Laurens ten Dam, Ted King, Heather Jackson, Lael Wilcox, Serena Bishop Gordon. The XL race is heating up; why is that?
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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Meet the 92-year-old taking on Unbound 200—again: ‘Even if it takes me 24 hours, I’m going to try'
“People think old folks are different from young people. But the enjoyment of life doesn’t change," says Fred Schmid
By Rosael Torres-Davis Published
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'I don't know if I'll be flying or dying' - David Millar to race Unbound Gravel alongside elites
Retired pro set for debut at gravel calendar's biggest date
By Tom Davidson Published
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Live coverage returns: Watch Unbound Gravel's elite races free on YouTube
On May 31, the elite men’s and women’s 200-mile Unbound Gravel races will be broadcast live, in full, to a global audience
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I’ve already won the 200, so what else could I do?' — Lachlan Morton takes on 350-mile XL at Unbound Gravel
“I already had the experience I wanted to have there...so, why not just try something different?” says the Australian.
By Caroline Dezendorf Published
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'When everyone starts to panic, you just need to breathe deeply': Fearless approach key to success on Giro d’Italia gravel stage
Pello Bilbao expects Strade Bianche-style stage on Sunday to be both a physical and mental challenge
By Tom Thewlis Published
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‘I didn’t own a gravel bike and hadn’t ridden more than 20 miles in 10 months: How I survived a multi-day off-road event on just 6 weeks of training
Five days of challenging gravel riding in tropical heat on almost zero training – what could go wrong?
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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‘Being tough is doing whatever it takes to keep moving’ - 51 weeks after losing his leg, one rider returned to finish the race that wasn’t
When wildfires cancelled Mid South, Jacob Keen charted his own course—and found something bigger than a finish line.
By Rosael Torres-Davis Published
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Tobias Kongstad and Karolina Migoń win The Traka 360
Pas Normal Racing takes home double victories at Europe's most prestigious gravel race
By Ryan Simonovich Published
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Best gravel bike shoes 2025: cycling shoes for being on and off the bike
Best gravel bike shoes and cyclocross shoes for riding and running off-road
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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What is The Traka? Everything you need to know about 'Europe's Unbound'
Elite gravel racers from around the globe converge on Girona, Spain, for Europe's premier gravel race this weekend
By Ryan Simonovich Published
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The American bike racing calendar is sabotaging itself
When gravel, mountain, and road events collide, it’s the riders — and the future of U.S. bike racing — that lose
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published