Steve Bauer: 'We Have To Defend' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Steve Bauer on team tactics defending yellow for stage 7 at the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Jun 5, 2021
Geraint Thomas: 'Gonna Be A Hard Final' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Geraint Thomas expecting a tough final for stage 7 at the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Brent Bookwalter: Unbound Gravel And GC Predictions At The 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Brent Bookwalter missing the excitement of Unbound gravel racing back home, checking in ahead of stage 7 at the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Kasper Asgreen: 'You Have To Keep Pushing To Make The Time Cut Here' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Kasper Asgreen shares his experience racing what has been a tough 2021 Critérium Dauphiné with the mountains ahead.
Jack Haig: 'I Hope Today Will Help My Form In Going To The Tour' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Jack Haig hoping for a strong performance in the first mountain stage at the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Ion Izaguirre: 'We Will Try To Keep Yellow For Sure' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Ion Izaguirre and Astana fighting to keep yellow in the first real mountain stage at the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Guillaume Martin: 'Today Is A Real Mountain Stage, We Will See Big Gaps' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Guillaume Martin expects big attacks and movements in the first real mountain stage of the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Carlos Verona: 'The Final Climb Suits Alejandro And Enric' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Carlos Verona hoping to once again play tactics well to gain another victory in the first real mountain stage at the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Ben O'Connor: 'There Is A Lot More I Can Achieve' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Ben O'Connor has signed a contract extension with the Ag2r-Citroën Team at the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Tim Wellens: 'My Focus Is On The Tour De France' - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Tim Wellens shares expectations of the challenging day ahead in the mountains and his focus on the Tour at the 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
Colin Strickland Isn't Entertained By Roadies With Aero Bars In Gravel Races
Colin Strickland rues recent experiences with roadies taking to gravel with aero bars and calls for UNBOUND organizers to settle the debate.
Three Serious Dark Horses For Men's 2021 UNBOUND Gravel
The 2021 UNBOUD Gravel has drawn three former WorldTour riders who might turn the race on it's head. Look out for Christian Meier, Laurens Ten Dam and Thomas Dekker this Saturday.
Fresh Off The Giro d'Italia, Matteo Jorgenson Tackles UNBOUND Gravel
Mateo Jorgenson was a tired pro cyclist when FloBikes saw him two days before the 2021 UNBOUND Gravel. Jorgenson completed the Giro d'Italia, his first grand tour last weekend, then flew to Kansas to tackle his first ever gravel race the following weekend. Can Jorgenson recover in time for the Saturday event?
Conditions Favor Colin Strickland, But The UNBOUND Startlists Are STACKED
Emporia, Kansas has been getting increasingly hotter and drier in the days leading up to UNBOUND Gravel, conditions which favor the defending champion from Texas, Colin Strickland. That said, the talent that the 2021 UNBOUND has drawn is immense. There are too many potential winners to count, but Michael and Jessica attempt to highlight the major contenders in the men's and women's 100 and 200 mile events. In the 100 mile race, look out for the TIBCO duo of Lauren Stephens and Emily Newsome, while Stephen Hyde and Ashton Lambie highlight the men's 100. Kaysee Armstrong and Rebecca Fahringer pose threats to the likes of Amity Rockwell and Alison Tetrick in the 200 women's field. The men's 200 field has gone to another level in 2021. Privateers like Strickland, Peter Stetina, and Ted King will go up against WorldTour pros like Matteo Jorgenson, Quinn Simmons and Kiel Reijnen. Meanwhile the contingent of retired WorldTour pros that are dipping their toes into gravel has swelled substantially. Look for Christian Meier, Laurens Ten Dam, Travis McCabe and Thomas Dekker to throw a wrench in the men's field.
Born To Race Gravel: Amity Rockwell Returns To UNBOUND Gravel With Ambition And Gratitude
Amity Rockwell has raced UNBOUND Gravel twice, and her two experiences could not have been more different. In 2018, Amity suffered a catastrophic mechanical, taking her out of contention. In 2019, Amity surprised everybody, including herself, by winning the 200-mile event. Amity returns in 2021, grateful for the support that her 2019 result garnered her, and with a refreshing approach towards gravel racing. At the end of the day, Amity genuinely loves long days on the bike and is never too busy to slow down and help a turtle cross the road.
Bike Check: Eddie Anderson Opts For Speed With His Canyon Grail
Eddie Anderson has returned from racing in Europe with Alpecin-Fenix to tackle the 2021 UNBOUND Gravel. His Canyon Grail is one of the least-burly setups we've seen in Emporia. Running 38 mm tires, a two-by Dura Ace crankset and spare latex tubes, Anderson is looking for speed in UNBOUND. Unlike Peter Stetina's Canyon Grizl, Anderson's bike is equipped with Canyon's double handlebar setup, while Stetina opted for aero bar extensions.
Jun 4, 2021
Eddie Anderson
UNBOUND Is Going To Be HOT - Eddie Anderson Most Wary Of 200 Miles Of Sun Exposure
Eddie Anderson is kickstarting the Alpecin-Fenix American gravel program at the 2021 UNBOUND Gravel. Anderson has raced gravel in the past, but never an event as long as UNBOUND. Hear his predictions and concerns about the undertaking.
On-Site: INEOS Leading The Charge In The Final Two Days - 2021 Critérium Dauphiné
FloBikes Gregor Brown is on-site at the 2021 Critérium du Dauphiné recapping stage 6 and INEOS leading the charge for the final two days.
After 117 Miles, UNBOUND Riders Will Face Double Water Crossings On Old Stone Fort Road
Michael previews one of the challenging features in the second half of the 2021 UNBOUND Gravel, Old Stone Fort Road. The road is accentuated by two water crossings, the first of which is quite tricky. While both sections are "rideable", the steep transition into the creek bed of the first crossing can pose a risk of front tire flats and front wheel mishaps. Racers will have to assess the risk vs. reward of attempting to make it through the first crossing without dismounting.
Find Out Why Little Egypt Road Is The Roughest Section Of Gravel In UNBOUND
Colin Strickland used Little Egypt Road to ride away from WorldTour pros with over 100 miles of racing left in 2019. This road at roughly the halfway point of UNBOUND Gravel has since become famous as one of the roughest and most demanding sections of the course. And that is saying something! Find out what the racers will face in one of the most remote areas of the Kansas Flint Hills in this course preview.
Colin Strickland Spent The Last Year Building A Custom Dodge Truck And Spartan Trailer For The Ultimate Home On Wheels
Colin Strickland spent the last year building a custom Dodge Truck and 1950's trailer to support his nomadic cycling aspirations.
Peter Stetina: "Colin Strickland Isn't Going To Get Away With That Again"
Peter Stetina talks about what he learned from his second place finish at the 2019 UNBOUND Gravel and how he is approaching the 2021 edition.
Bike Check: Peter Stetina's Custom UNBOUND Gravel Canyon Grizl
Check Out all the tech that Peter Stetina is bringing to the 2021 UNBOUND Gravel on his custom Canyon Grizl.
'The Aid Stations At UNBOUND Are Mayhem' Colin Strickland Does Not Appreciate Them
Aid station support is essential at UNBOUND Gravel, but the mayhem of hundreds of riders scrambling for support is stressful.
