Unbound Gravel 2023 was harder than the previous year. We started hot out of the gates, but were later stopped by the mud, and I mean MUD. Hiking your bike for 4 miles (or whatever it was) really fatigued your mind and body. Anyone who got out of that had a heart. After the mud, you were drained to keep your energy. However, soon after the 2022 nightmarish section was passed, a storm with wind and rain came. Unbound never lets you get out easy. The last 20 miles were riding through the rain. And I enjoyed all that. Good way to end the race. Unlike last year, I got to celebrate with family, which was nice. Vlog
- 102.6 miles
- 4,213 Calories burn
- 5,079 feet of climbing
- 15 bottles of water
- One dozen honey stinger waffles
- one pair of shoe covers destroyed
- A dozen hydration packets
- Met a pro cyclist @king_iz
- 1,000 potholes
- 4 miles of pushing my bike through mud
- Max speed 33 mph
- 100 water puddles
- 100s of people cheering 📣 us in the small towns
- 50 people creating their support stations to help out the rides
- 3 hours of rain
- Got to ride in this race with Dad
Bike & Race Gear:
Canyon Grail Gravel Bike
Garmin 830 Computer
Camelbak
Topeak Multi-Tool
Tubeless Tires
12-Speed
Ladder Hydration
Honey Stringers
Gels
Support Crew: @3feetcycling
Food: @honeystinger @clifbar
Hydration: @laddersport and H2O
📸 @jrw_shoots
Photography
GoPro Hero 7
GoPro Hero Black 10
iPhone
DJI Drone
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