EMPORIA, Kansas (May 30, 2026) — Mads Würtz Schmidt and Sofía Gómez Villafañe conquered mud, mechanicals and late-race pressure Saturday to win the Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200 presented by Shimano. Gómez Villafañe won the women’s race from a five-rider sprint on Commercial Street and retained her lead in the Life Time Grand Prix Series. In […]

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EMPORIA, Kansas (MAY 30, 2026) — Robin Gemperle does not race gravel so much as absorb it. On Saturday, across 356 miles of Flint Hills limestone and storm-wrecked mud, the Swiss ultra-cyclist absorbed more than most riders ever will — and came out the other side in 21 hours and 16 minutes, nearly an hour […]

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colorado — A new gravel event is set to debut in Colorado’s Yampa Valley this spring, as Outlaw Gravel rolls into Steamboat Springs on May 31 with a format designed to blend competition, strategy, and community. Unlike traditional mass-start gravel races, Outlaw Gravel introduces an enduro-style structure, where riders tackle four timed segments […]

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CEDAR CITY, Utah (March 26, 2026) — The Hell of the South (West) comes back for its seventh edition on June 13, 2026, and this year’s Belgian Waffle Ride Utah arrives with a reimagined course and a renewed appetite for high-desert chaos. Gone is the gnarly singletrack that defined previous editions. In its place, the organizers […]

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 12, 2026) — The Utah Cycling Association (UCA) announced the launch of its 2026 Grand Championship Points Series (GCPS), a season-long, age-group based championship spanning USA Cycling sanctioned events throughout the UCA’s region.  The GCPS rewards consistency and multi-discipline participation across both asphalt and dirt racing, including road, criterium, time […]

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Russell Finsterwald chased for 95 miles, caught Andrew L’Esperance on the final climb, and edged him in the closest finish in BWR history. Haley Batten rode away to win by 13 minutes in scorching desert heat. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (February 28, 2026) — The 2026 Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona delivered one of the most dramatic finishes […]

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By Steven Sheffield — The Strade Bianche is cycling’s most cinematically beautiful race — a modern classic born from ancient roads, set against the burnt-sienna hills of Tuscany. While the great Monuments carry centuries of history, this race has conjured legend in less than two decades, earning a place in the hearts of cyclists and […]

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By Sean Benesh — The Arizona borderlands is a geographic and cultural region on the northern side of the Arizona–Mexico border. Talking about the borderlands as a whole transcends a simple line on a map; it is the place where two countries meet. While the border has become a hotly contested topic in the political […]

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BLÖNDUÒS, Iceland — North Bound Grvl will debut July 29–August 1, 2026, bringing a multi-day gravel cycling adventure to the raw, remote landscapes of North Iceland. Organizers designed the event for endurance racers and expedition-minded cyclists who want challenging terrain, long distances, and immersive travel through one of Iceland’s most untouched regions—all under the continuous […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 17, 2025) — USA Cycling has announced the full schedule for the 2026 USA Cycling National Championships, outlining dates and host locations across road, mountain bike, track, cyclocross, gravel, BMX, paracycling, and esports disciplines.   The 2026 calendar spans the entire racing year and is expected to draw thousands of competitors […]

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MONROE, Oregon (January 15, 2026) — Mudslinger Events will open its 24th season of Oregon cycling events on March 15, 2026, with the Real West Gravel in Pendleton. Staged from downtown Pendleton, the event also serves as the opening round of the Oregon Triple Crown Series. The early-season gravel race features a rolling course averaging […]

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The beloved Co2uT finds a home (and a new name) with TransRockies Race Series FRUITA, Colorado (November 25, 2025) — One of the Western gravel calendar’s most distinctive events is changing hands—but not changing character. Desert Gravel, the Fruita-based operation behind the Co2uT Gravel event, has been acquired by the TransRockies Race Series, marking a […]

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An international roster spanning 11 countries will vie for nearly $600,000 in prize money at the Life Time Grand Prix The 2026 Life Time Grand Prix roster reads like a passport control checkpoint at an international airport. Eleven countries. Five continents. All converging on America’s dusty gravel roads for what promises to be the most […]

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CHANHASSEN, Minnesota (October 23, 2025) — The 2026 Life Time Grand Prix off-road cycling series will award a record $590,000 in total prize money—a 55% increase from 2025—organizers announced Wednesday, as the premier mixed-discipline series enters its fifth season. The overall series prize purse grows to $350,000, paying out $175,000 to both the women’s and […]

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PUEBLO, Colorado (September 25, 2025) — Now in its third year, Grassroots Gravel powered by UCHealth has quickly become one of Colorado’s most dynamic gravel events. Founded in 2023 by Pueblo local Adam Davidson, the race was designed as “a race for everyone.” The 2025 edition, set for October 10–11, is expected to draw more […]

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The True Grit has released a video recapping the 2025 race. Produced by Glory Hog Media, the 18 minute short tells the story of the weekend’s races – mountain bike, gravel, and stage races. True Grit sent us this on the event: “Over the past 15 years, the True Grit Epic has evolved from a […]

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There was a time when American gravel cycling felt like coming home to a family reunion you’d been looking forward to all year. It was farm roads and cow gates, a thermos of coffee at the start line, and volunteers who knew your name handing out pickle juice at mile 90. It was an annual […]

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BEAVER, Utah (July 12, 2025) – The 2025 Crusher in the Tushar was held on July 12 in the Tushar Mountains in Beaver, Utah. The 13th annual event, started by Utah legend Burke Swindlehurst and now promoted by Life Time, saw 800 participants from 33 states and 7 countries across the various fields. The event […]

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It’s been a busy few months for SCOTT athletes! While Cameron Jones’ win at Unbound may have been the most popular, both Robin Gemperle and Brennan Wertz have each had some respectable wins. Robin Gemperle is an ultra-distance racer hailing from Switzerland. He competed in his first Unbound XL this year and finished in third. […]

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When corporate priorities eclipse athlete safety, everyone loses Klara Sofie Skovgaard lay broken in a roadside ditch for 90 minutes while helicopters flew overhead, capturing perfect footage for Life Time’s global broadcast. Her helmet had split on impact. Her shoulder was shattered, her knee torn open. As hypothermia set in and shock took hold, she […]

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