The leadup to Unbound is always busy, even when you arrive with every box checked. This year was unusual for me: the first trip to Emporia in eleven years without my family in tow. With fewer responsibilities outside the race, I had a little more opportunity to observe what was happening around me…. read more

As the Unbound racers head into the Flint Hills of Kansas—with the exception of the XL riders, who’ve already spent the night on the road—we continue our celebration of Unbound with gravel pioneer Amanda Nauman, winner of the 200-mile race in 2015 and 2016. Jan: How did you get into cycling, and what attracted… read more

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Unbound. The first edition in 2006 saw just 34 riders at the start. Today, Unbound is without a doubt the most important gravel race on the calendar. Even though the UCI is now organizing world championships on gravel, Unbound is the race every gravel racer wants… read more