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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 de France 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.

Race Roundups with Pete Stetina: The Mid South
As the first installment of many for the 2024 season, professional gravel cyclist Pete Stetina provides a debrief on his first big event of the year: The Mid South. Pete is kicking off a new series of race recaps and fueling debriefs that will continue through the season – tune in!

Breakthrough: A Season Recap With Cole Paton
HPT Athlete Cole Paton undertook the second year of the Life Time Grand Prix and showed significant growth, strength, and presence at the front of the pack. In a season debrief, he broke down how his year unfolded and the fueling protocols that supported him along the way.