Land Run 100

Despite rain storms and coronavirus warnings, more than 1,200 riders took the start at The Mid South, March 14. Wil Matthews was there to capture the action.

For our final Monument of Gravel, our voting pool was deadlocked between Rebecca's Private Idaho and Crusher in the Tushar. Now, you can vote for one of these events to help us complete our Monuments of Gravel list.

Oklahoma's The Mid South is fast and tactical when dry and a muddy slog when wet. And every finisher gets a hug from Bobby Wintle.

Riders like The Mid South because of the event's production and founder, and because the 100-mile course is short enough to actually race.

We went in search of the Monuments of Gravel: the five gravel races that carry the most prestige to win. This week we will be rolling out stories around each race and why our panel of experts voted it onto the list.

Oklahoma gravel race to change name in bid to bring awareness to oppression faced by minority groups.

Gravel cycling is having a big year in 2019, with corporate buyouts, big paydays, and even interest from WorldTour pro riders

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A world record holder in the 4km time trial, Lambie says gravel and track complement each other, and he dreams of building his own grass track in his yard.

Although he went out too hard, nearly puked, and had some long lonely miles on the dirt, Chris Case's Land Run ride ended on a high note, and a hug.

Now in its seventh year, The Mid South (formerly Land Run 100) gravel race tests riders on Oklahoma's rolling red dirt roads.

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A fabulously wealthy British knight swoops in to save Team Sky. We discuss. Plus Caleb Ewan talks about Milano-Sanremo, and we predict winners for "La Primavera."

Schurter and Forster lose overall Cape Epic lead after a disastrous stage 3. Ted King is hosting his own gravel race. Plus, Land Run and Pro XCT results.

We just got back from the Land Run 100 gravel race in Oklahoma. Here are our five tips to help you survive and have a good time along the way.

Help support Charlie Cunningham's recovery from 2016 bike crash. Watch Cape Epic online. Carson City Off-Road date change, and more.

American Howard Grotts will not defend Cape Epic title due to illness. Kate Courtney to lead Team USA at Pan American Championships in Mexico.

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Land Run 100 is one of many events helping grow gravel cycling's popularity, one hug at a time.