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Gravel Racing

Unbound Gravel Power Analysis: Würtz Schmidt Is a Mud-Busting Metronome of Mega Watts

We dive into the numbers behind two wildly different wins from Würtz Schmidt and Gómez Villafañe in 'Mudbound' mayhem.

Zach NehrJune 2, 2026

Gravel Gear

Pro Gravel Racing Changed Forever at Unbound Gravel This Year

Team tactics defined Unbound Gravel 2026, marking a watershed moment for a sport up until now defined by the lone privateer.

Logan Jones-WilkinsJune 1, 20262

Gravel Racing

Mads Würtz Schmidt Wins Unbound Gravel 200

The European gravel national champion had a strong day off the front to secure victory in the 20th edition of the race. His Specialized team went 1-2-5 on the day.

Logan Jones-WilkinsMay 31, 2026

Gravel Racing

Traka 360: Schmidt Cracks 10-Hour Barrier, Klöser Gaps Dubau-Prévot for Statement Victories

Schmidt dominates on fast dry course, Klöser backs up 2024 Unbound victory at Girona's sprawling gravel race.

Jim CottonMay 1, 2026

Gravel Gear

Spotted: All the New and Unreleased Tech from the Sea Otter Classic Elite Gravel Race

From new and unreleased bikes to mullet drivetrains and a temporary return to narrow tires, we went deep to cover the tech of the gravel peloton.

Logan Jones-WilkinsApril 17, 20263

Gravel Gear

Keegan Swenson Has to Ride This Tire — Here is Why You Should Too

The new 50mm Specialized Pathfinder TLR is a high-risk, high-reward tire that seasoned gravel riders will love, but new cyclists should avoid.

Logan Jones-WilkinsMarch 24, 2026

Gravel

Keegan Swenson and Specialized Just Kick-Started Gravel’s Super-Team Era

US superstar trades Santa Cruz for Specialized and a ride with Matt Beers in a transfer that could transform off-road racing.

Jim CottonDecember 31, 20252

Gravel Gear

The Winning Bikes of Big Sugar Gravel 2025 Ran Big Gears and Even Bigger Tires

A weather-shortened race meant a wide array of gear choices... and much of the same for everyone else.

Alvin HolbrookOctober 20, 2025

Gravel Gear

Spotted: New Roval Terra Aero Gravel Wheels with Carbon Spokes Under Big Sugar Winners

Specialized looks like it has a new aero gravel wheel coming. We think this new go-fast wheel means more is on the way.

Alvin HolbrookOctober 18, 20251

Gravel Racing

Results: Matt Beers and Sofia Gomez Villafañe Power to Victory in Shortened Big Sugar Gravel 2025

Lightning storms and tornado warnings couldn't stop an abbreviated Big Sugar Gravel 2025, with Matt Beers and Sofia Gomez Villafañe taking decisive wins.

Alvin Holbrook, Logan Jones-WilkinsOctober 18, 2025

Gravel Racing

Power Analysis: Racing Against the World’s Best at Lauf Gravel Worlds 2025 In a $100,000 Face-Off

Racing against the pros is far more than just pushing the right power. Here's how Matt Beers won in Nebraska, and how I fared at Lauf Gravel Worlds.

Zach NehrAugust 27, 2025

Gravel Racing

Results: Matt Beers and Rosa Klöser Win Lauf Gravel Worlds 2025 In a Duo of Two-Up Sprints

With $100,000 in total prizes up for grabs, the racing brought riders from around the world as six countries were represented in the two final podiums.

Logan Jones-WilkinsAugust 24, 20251

Gravel

Velo’s 2025 Unbound Gravel Predictions

With mud looking back on the menu this year, who will pull out victory in gravel’s most prestigious race?

Hannah GrossMay 30, 2025

Gravel

BWR California Went Full Gravel This Year. Here Are the Bikes Pros Chose to Race It and Why.

After a dozen years of mixed surface “un-road” racing that could be contested on a road bike, last weekend’s edition had a gravel vibe shift.

Logan Jones-WilkinsApril 30, 20252

Road

Results: Matt Beers and Sofia Gomez Villafañe Repeat at BWR California 2025

BWR California, a pioneering mixed-surface event, celebrated its 14th edition.

Will TracyApril 27, 2025

Gravel

Sea Otter Shakes Up the Life Time Grand Prix Script — Here's What to Expect in 2025

Now in its fourth season, the Grand Prix has shaken up the start of the series by starting with a gravel race. Early indicators point to what could be the tightest competition yet.

Caroline DezendorfApril 11, 2025

Gravel Racing

'A Better Version of Gravel:' Why Gravel Fans Should Care about Marathon MTB Worlds This Weekend

"Gravel is the gateway discipline to distance MTB riding," says dual discipline athlete Haley Smith. "If you like gravel, chances are you’d like marathon MTB even more."

Betsy WelchSeptember 21, 2024

Gravel

Gallery: The BWR California Winning Bikes of Matt Beers and Sofia Gomez Villafañe

One race, two different approaches to bike choice. BWR CA continues to be one of the hardest off-road races to choose equipment for.

Will TracyApril 29, 2024

Gravel Racing

Results: Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Matt Beers Win 2024 Belgian Waffle Ride California

Duo make it a great day for Specialized Off-Road; Gomez Villafañe and Pete Stetina win BWR Tripel Crown

Betsy WelchApril 29, 2024

Mountain Racing

For These Athletes, the Cape Epic is the Perfect Kickoff to the Life Time Grand Prix

Morton and Schleck, Gomez Villafañe and Sheppard, and Beers and Grotts are just some of the riders tackling the South African race before the LTGP.

Betsy WelchMarch 4, 2024