Monuments of Gravel

Whitney Allison and Ruth Winder round out the podium.

Swenson and a small chasing group bridged to breakaway Freddy Ovett, John Borstelmann, and Nathan Spratt at mile 100. Ovett and Payson McElveen join Swenson on the podium.

The third edition brings a 142-mile challenge with over 9,000 vertical feet.

The defending champion at Unbound Gravel says knowing too much can be a detriment at Unbound Gravel.

The reigning U.S. road champion steps up to Unbound Gravel's 200-mile distance after winning the 100-mile race twice in a row.

Whitney Allison endured heat, wind, and a long day by herself to win Belgian Waffle Ride Utah.

Peter Stetina escaped with the win at Belgian Waffle Ride Utah after battling with Griffin Easter.

Peter Stetina, Whitney Allison, Eddie Anderson headline the 2021 edition of the Utah race.

Four-day gravel festival includes a variety of formats and categories, including para and non-binary cyclists.

De Crescenzo was the only woman who did not have to stop to refill bottles at SBT GRVL, thanks to help from her team.

A trio of current and former WorldTour racers come to the line in Steamboat Springs, while the women's race plays off the men's field.

The U.S. national champion is racing SBT GRVL ahead of Paris-Roubaix, l'Ardeche, and the world championships.

The key climbs, the technical sections, the prize money, and the pros' choices on gear.

Plus a guide on who to watch for the hotly contested gravel race in Steamboat Springs on August 15.

How to race two big events back-to-back, and what I plan to do for Leadville and SBT GRVL.

My view of exactly how this hard event played out, from the pre-race pressure until the post-race beers.

Katerina Nash made the most of her debut at Belgian Waffle Ride, winning the elite women's race in a duel with Hannah Finchamp.

Peter Stetina overcame cramps and early setbacks to win Belgian Waffle Ride, defending his title from 2019.

Ian Boswell has received racing offers after winning Unbound Gravel, but a return to full-time cycling presents a difficult decision.

In 2020 Unbound Gravel formed a relationship with the Major Taylor Club of Kansas City, and for 2021 65 club members participated in the event.

We dive into the power numbers of Lauren De Crescenzo from the 2021 Unbound Gravel.

Unbound Gravel dishes out plenty of physical pain. The mental pain is just as tough, as riders must overcome the urge to quit.

From chamois pads on my hands to the world's fastest socks, and from cups of pickle juice to gallons of hydration mix, here's what worked and what didn't.

'It was so appreciated, being able to show up at this huge event, knowing on some level that I was seen.'

Cramping eyelids, brutal headwinds, unforgiving rocks, and racing with honor. Unbound Gravel delivered!

We were at the finish line at Unbound Gravel to speak to riders after they completed the 206-mile journey. Here's what they had to say:

I finished 30th with just a single flat. Here I rate each piece of gear used, plus list what I'm thinking of bringing next year.

Robin Carpenter replays his debut at Unbound Gravel, which saw him learn some important lessons across 206 miles of wind and gravel.

We dive into the power numbers of Ian Boswell from the Unbound Gravel 200.

Here's what Amity Rockwell, Peter Stetina, Lael Wilcox, Ted King and others had to say after finishing Unbound Gravel.

Boswell won Unbound Gravel, arms aloft, with a visual symbol of transgender support on his forearm.

Lauren De Crescenzo overcame early setbacks to win Unbound Gravel.

Ian Boswell came into Unbound Gravel with no expectations. He leaves the event as the men's 200-mile champion.

Stephen Hyde has a new outlook on bike racing after the birth of his daughter.

Stephens repeated her victory from 2019 after attacking into a section of double-track 25 miles into the race.

We catch up with the reigning champ of Unbound Gravel on the eve of the 2021 race.

Emily Newsom is on the short list to win Unbound Gravel. Newsom is also a mom, a classically trained pianist, and perhaps the USA's most interesting pro cyclist.

Shayna Powless, Jen Luebke, and Natalia Franco explain their bike, gear, and hydration choices for 206 miles of Kansas gravel.

Anderson, a graduate of Axel Merckx's Hagens Berman Axeon team, is leading Alpecin-Fenix into gravel racing this year.

Top riders at Unbound Gravel point to Quinn Simmons as the favorite to win Saturday's 200-mile race.

The reigning champ has an Allied Able and a new Allied Echo. He's not sure which one he'll use.

Feed zones and mid-race stops present an ethical conundrum, as top riders look to establish unwritten rules of etiquette.

Adam Roberge learned some important lessons at the recent Gravel Locos race. Now, Roberge is on the list of dark horses for Unbound Gravel.

On this week's podcast we break down Unbound Gravel and discuss gravel cycling's etiquette around feed zones.

Colin Strickland argues that gravel should keep its spirit of self reliance by steering clear of road racing tactics and pro team structures.

Alexey Vermeulen has ridden up to 20 hours a week with his girlfriend's dog Willie in a backpack.

Laurens ten Dam belongs on the short list of favorites for Unbound Gravel after his impressive win at Gravel Locos.

The Steamboat Springs gravel race that last year sold out in 22 minutes has expanded from 2,000 to 2,500 spots this year, plus added an e-bike category.

VeloNews reader poll selects the fifth Monuments of Gravel, joining The Mid South, Belgian Waffle Ride, Dirty Kanza, and SBT GRVL.

The 200-mile race will slot in the weekend after Rebecca's Private Idaho but on the same day as Grinduro California.

VIDEO: Amanda 'The Panda' Nauman won the 100-mile Oklahoma gravel race in 2018 race, and she returns to Stillwater to contest for the win.

It's been a long, strange trip for many who are in Stillwater for The Mid South gravel race, but spirits are high even as mud is likely.

Danny Summerhill trained hard to qualify for the Olympics, but the U.S. men's team didn't make it. He's redirected that fitness towards gravel.

Rain, orange mud, and riders with Paris-Roubaix and Tour de France experience all scheduled to descend on the first Monument of Gravel.

The non-traditional racing calendars of WorldTour teams brings riders closer to fans, however they also create potential pitfalls on social media

What's the buzz at this year's Dirty Kanza? Tire choice and weather conditions surpass pro participation and corporate ownership