How Gravel Racing Will Spin You Round and Round

A few years ago, I discovered gravel and became a diehard fan. Gravel riding allows for a world of exploration. A choose-your-own-adventure style of riding that isn’t possible on a road bike. I fell in love with how physically and mentally challenging gravel riding can be when you are out there on a remote trail, left to your own devices. It is frigging hard.

In the gravel scene, everyone talks about “the spirit of gravel,” a vibe that we’re all trying to define. With epic events on my calendar this year such as Unbound Gravel . . .