Unbound Gravel 2026
Latest News from the Race
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NewsLauren De Crescenzo wins fourth Rad Dirt Fest while Cole Davis takes surprise victory; Unbound Gravel lottery and BWR registrations open soon
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Interview'We were shattered. It took an eight-hour chase' – Rob Britton recalls overnight pursuit, catch and pass of Lachlan Morton for dramatic win at Unbound Gravel XL
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NewsSimon Pellaud uses runner-up form from Unbound 200 for victory at Festivus of Gravel in Canada
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Races
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Unbound Gravel29 May 2026 - 30 May 2026 | Kansas
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Unbound XL | Emporia - Emporia2026-05-29 350mile
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LTGP - Unbound 200 elite men | Emporia - Emporia2026-05-30 200mile
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LTGP - Unbound 200 elite women | Emporia - Emporia2026-05-30 200mile
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Latest Content on the Race

Unbound 200 contenders expect to face drying course but heat, wind and mud patches could play a part
By Simone Giuliani published
News Temperatures of 86°F (30°C) forecast for Saturday but mud patches could 'potentially create a few separations'

Who will win the 2025 Unbound Gravel 200? - Examining a stacked field to uncover the favourites
By Simone Giuliani, Jackie Tyson last updated
Analysis Running a ruler over the contenders, from defending champion Rosa Klöser to Traka 360 winner Tobias Kongstad

Tom Dumoulin and David Millar bring curiosity, not pressure, to Unbound Gravel races
By Rosael Torres-Davis published
News WorldTour veterans debut in the Flint Hills on different distances for similar reconnections, Dutchman saying, 'It’s not about performance anymore. It’s about enjoying the bike.'

'The race is about embracing the unknown' - Morgan Aguirre works on mental game for second attempt at Unbound 200
By Rosael Torres-Davis published
News US rider leads Gravel Earth Series standings after two wins this spring in Europe

How to watch and follow Unbound Gravel 2025 – Life Time streaming and live report on Cyclingnews
By Simone Giuliani published
News Unprecedented coverage from Emporia, Kansas that becomes the centre stage for gravel this week

'Not looking at what the finish line can bring me' – Lachlan Morton embraces the journey, not the race, as he brings a new perspective to Unbound Gravel in 2025
By Simone Giuliani published
Interview 2024 Unbound 200 winner 'drowns out the hype' as he embraces fresh challenge with XL start

'You have to be ready for anything' – Mattia de Marchi brings calm and confidence to Unbound Gravel
By Rosael Torres-Davis published
News 'I’m used to racing on dry European gravel and, with the weather forecast in Emporia this week, it might be a very different race to 2024'

Factor hops on gravel suspension trend with unreleased Unbound race rig
By Josh Croxton published
News The first of what we're told will be two new Factor gravel bikes on show at Unbound, this one doesn't have a name but is unlike anything we've seen from the brand before
Top News on the Race
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Unbound Gravel shakes up women's Life Time Grand Prix wildcards as Cameron Jones slots into series with tie for third on men's overall leaderboard
Three top women's wildcard contenders after Sea Otter Gravel all DNF at Unbound 200, leaving them out of running -
From surprise Unbound 200 win in 2024 to a crash, wrong turn and fourth place in 2025 – ‘That’s racing' says Rosa Klöser
'I will, for sure, come back next year and try to better that result,' defending champion says about Kansas campaign -
'Completely wrecked' – Cecily Decker clinches runner-up spot at Unbound 200 despite botched feed setback
'Obviously attacking at mile 40 and going off the front was super, super risky but it was really worth it' says podium finisher
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Racing like there is nothing to lose when it's 'in my best interests to play it safe' – Cameron Jones takes the risk for Unbound 200 win
Rider from New Zealand puts Life Time Grand Prix wildcard entry on the line to chase biggest win in gravel -
Unbound 200 contenders expect to face drying course but heat, wind and mud patches could play a part
Temperatures of 86°F (30°C) forecast for Saturday but mud patches could 'potentially create a few separations' -
Tom Dumoulin and David Millar bring curiosity, not pressure, to Unbound Gravel races
WorldTour veterans debut in the Flint Hills on different distances for similar reconnections, Dutchman saying, 'It’s not about performance anymore. It’s about enjoying the bike.'
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'The race is about embracing the unknown' - Morgan Aguirre works on mental game for second attempt at Unbound 200
US rider leads Gravel Earth Series standings after two wins this spring in Europe -
How to watch and follow Unbound Gravel 2025 – Life Time streaming and live report on Cyclingnews
Unprecedented coverage from Emporia, Kansas that becomes the centre stage for gravel this week -
'You have to be ready for anything' – Mattia de Marchi brings calm and confidence to Unbound Gravel
'I’m used to racing on dry European gravel and, with the weather forecast in Emporia this week, it might be a very different race to 2024'
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Elite riders feeling the squeeze in Kansas amid lightly vetted fields and chaotic aid stations - Unbound Gravel 'needs standards, not red tape'
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'Not looking at what the finish line can bring me' – Lachlan Morton embraces the journey, not the race, as he brings a new perspective to Unbound Gravel in 2025
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