Women’s gravel: ‘We’re not racing each other,’ says Sofia Gomez Villafañe
The Unbound 200 champ says that a pro woman's experience in gravel is dictated by her efforts in relation to men, not the other women competitors.
Unbound Gravel
Unbound Gravel is the most important gravel race of the year, held in Emporia, Kansas. While there are 100-mile and 350-mile ‘XL’ versions, it is the 200-mile race that defines the event and the champions who win there.
The race, originally called Dirty Kanza, was first held in 2006 with a few dozen riders. Now more than 2,500 get into the sold-out event via lottery.
In 2021 Ian Boswell and Lauren De Crescenzo won.
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Power Analysis: Sofia Gomez Villafañe wins 10-hour battle with Lauren De Crescenzo at Unbound Gravel
'The Argentinian’s endurance is one of the most impressive performances I’ve ever seen,' says Nehr.
Gallery: Unbound Gravel’s pointy end
From 25 sub-10 hour finishes to epic mud, the 2022 edition of Unbound Gravel was one for the history books
For Melisa Rollins, ‘fifth at Unbound feels pretty good’
The 26-year-old's persistence is paying off.
Gear test: 350 miles of Unbound XL
A self-described minimalist, even I had to put some thought into my gear choices for such an epic endeavor.
Sarah Sturm’s Specialized S-Works Crux for Unbound Gravel
She rode this bike to sixth place in her first attempt at the race.
Power Analysis: The incredible numbers set by the leading men at Unbound Gravel
Diving into the data numbers from Keegan Swenson, Peter Stetina, and Laurens ten Dam.
Three crashes can’t stop Lauren De Crescenzo from taking second in Unbound Gravel
'After that I tried clawing back again, and I was making up ground, and then we got to that crazy mud section and that was insane,' says 2021 winner.
Unbound Gravel 200 winner Ivar Slik’s Wilier Rave SLR
The former European road pro put his bike through the wringer at this muddy edition.
Unbound Gravel 200 winner Sofia Gomez Villafañe’s Specialized Crux
The biggest race in gravel put more demands on equipment that usual this year.
Cameron Wurf was scouting Unbound Gravel for Ineos Grenadiers. Here’s what he learned:
Ineos Grenadiers rider Cameron Wurf learned valuable lessons about Unbound Gravel and the US gravel cycling scene.
No ‘aero bar bullshit’ for Laurens ten Dam as he goes down swinging in Unbound Gravel
'I made myself angry and I came back. I think it’s the biggest ride of my life. I’m proud that I’m still in the mix,' Dutch rider says after finishing fourth.
Unbound Gravel 200: Sofia Gomez Villafañe storms to the win
Lauren De Crescenzo comes home in second after a valiant performance.
Unbound Gravel 200: Ivar Slik wins men’s race after epic four-rider sprint
An incredible race through the rain, mud and gravel as Swenson and Boswell complete the podium.
Self-described ‘desk jockey’ William Harrison wins Unbound Gravel XL
Cynthia Frazier wins Unbound XL women's race.
Unbound Gravel cyclist struck and killed by driver on eve of the race
Police say Gregory Bachman, 61, was struck and killed by a driver on the eve of Unbound Gravel.
Ian Boswell: ‘Not knowing is a gift’ at Unbound Gravel
The defending champion at Unbound Gravel says knowing too much can be a detriment at Unbound Gravel.
Alex Howes’s Cannondale SuperSix EVO SE for Unbound Gravel
Howes brings some WorldTour spring classics tricks to his gravel race bike.
Lauren Stephens pedals into the unknown at Unbound Gravel 200
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.
Lachlan Morton’s Cannondale SuperSix EVO SE for Unbound Gravel
See how one of the most experienced adventure cyclists around sets up his gravel race bike.