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Lauren Stephens Dominates the Unbound 100
Winning the Unbound 100 while flying the stars and stripes was a statement. USA Gravel National Champion Lauren Stephens' ride was not only good enough for the win, but it would have placed her top 10 altogether in the Unbound 100.
Unbound Gravel: Reflections
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face”. Joe Laverick is back with his reflections on the 2024 Unbound Gravel. After unpacking his fueling plan for the big event in a previous blog, we find out how his day broke down.
Unbound Gravel: Preparing for the World’s Biggest Gravel Race
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you are, and what your intentions are – Unbound will test you and bring stories that last a lifetime. Guest writer and gravel racer Joe Laverick provides us with his take on preparing for the biggest gravel race of them all: Unbound.
Race Roundups with Pete Stetina: Gold at The Traka 360
The Traka: a sleeper Spanish gravel race that is quickly earning its nickname as "the Unbound of Europe". Pete Stetina claimed a dramatic win at this year's 360k event and shared his grueling experience here for the next installment of Race Roundups with Pete.
Hannah Shell and Starla Teddergreens' Dynamic Duo at the Cape Epic
HPT Athletes Hannah Shell and Starla Teddergreen tackled the daunting eight-day challenge of the Cape Epic. As you may know, this race has gained the reputation of being the Tour of mountain biking. Hannah and Starla shared their "green" experience as a duo at the world's largest MTB stage race.
Inside the Cape Epic with HPT Cyclist Alexis Skarda
Earlier this year, Alexis Skarda, a fresh face on The Feed’s HPT team, ventured into the massive undertaking of Cape Epic: a grueling mountain bike stage race spanning 8 days in South Africa. Competing alongside her partner Vera, they navigated a demanding course and fiercely competitive field to secure an impressive 5th place overall.
Redemption at Sea Otter Classic: Alexey Vermuelen
HPT Athlete Alexey Vermeulen came to Sea Otter with a bone to pick. After a less-than-desirable result in 2023, he claimed a commanding 2nd place in the first LifeTime Grand Prix event: the Fuego XL.
Fueling The US Paralympic Cycling Open
Paralympian Dennis Connors is among the top paracyclists in the world – chasing the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. After his recent victory at the Paralympic Cycling Open in Texas, he shared what a standard fueling protocol looks like for him and his events.