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Sofia Gomez Villafañe

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'Not the gravel of old' – Safety, rules and fairness talk flares in aftermath of The Traka
By Simone Giuliani published
News Varying takes from riders including Romain Bardet, Nicole Frain and Lachlan Morton as competitors reflect on changing face of the race and sport

'How cool that The Traka 200 was won because of skill and not watts per kilo' – Sofia Gómez Villafañe hopes to inspire youngsters to work on bike handling
By Patrick Fletcher published
Gravel star takes pride in fact that winning move took shape on an early descent

Can Karolina Migoń, Tobias Kongstad and Sofia Gomez Villafañe defend and who will step into the void in the men's 200? – Analysing contenders at The Traka
By Jackie Tyson, Simone Giuliani published
Contenders A look ahead to the Gravel Earth Series races in Girona which sets a benchmark of form ahead of Unbound Gravel

Sea Otter Classic Gravel: Bradyn Lange holds off Keegan Swenson to take men's victory while Sofia Gomez Villafañe fends off Lauren Stephens in women's race
By Simone Giuliani, Jackie Tyson published
Results Series leaderboard begins to take shape in the windy conditions of the opening round of the Life Time Grand Prix

Who can block Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Cameron Jones from repeat wins at Life Time Grand Prix in 2026? A look at the top contenders
By Jackie Tyson, Simone Giuliani published
Contenders The fifth off-road gravel campaign begins at Sea Otter Gravel with fresh contenders Rosa Klöser, Karolina Migoń, Cobe Freeburn and Simen Nordahl Svendsen among returning favourites

'It's unacceptable that our safety keeps being compromised 'for the shot'' – Two riders almost run over by driver of media vehicle at Mid South gravel
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'This was an operational failure, and we own it' says race organisation in apology statement

UCI Gravel World Series – Romain Bardet and Sofia Gómez Villafañe win Castellón Gravel Race
By Simone Giuliani published
Results Mads Würtz Schmidt and Morgan Aguirre claim runner-up positions in Spain

Where will top gravel riders launch new looks in 2026? Keegan Swenson, Matt Beers, Karolina Migoń, Sofia Gomez Villafañe among all-star cast at Santa Vall
By Jackie Tyson published
Feature Early season races at RADL GRVL and Bescaonina Gravel deliver top results for Romain Bardet, Nicole Frain, Hugo Drechou, Petr Vakoč and Sophie Wright

'Specialized is really stepping things up this year' - Geerike Schreurs joins former Unbound Gravel adversaries Villafañe and Langvad on off-road super team
By Jackie Tyson published
News Trio join Specialized Off-road team for 2026

A year of dirt and gravel - 2025 winners of the most epic off-road races select their favourite photos
By Jackie Tyson published
Gallery Kate Courtney, Cameron Jones, Carolina Migoń, Rob Britton and others share career-defining moments from MTB Worlds, Unbound Gravel, The Traka and other events
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series




