Before the mud, the mayhem, and the mileage... comes the madness of prep. In Part One of this Unbound Gravel deep-dive, your favorite endurance duo break down everything that went into tackling the iconic 200-mile Unbound Gravel race. Broadcasting from the far corners of Vermont to the sun-baked hills of Kansas, we talk logistics, training, gear, nutrition, and the psychological warfare of preparing for the Super Bowl of gravel events. From tire debates and heat training in plastic suits, to prepping like you’re launching into orbit (or just racing across a dust bowl), we unpack nine months of planning into one wild, hilarious, and info-packed episode. Whether you’re gravel-curious or already eyeing Emporia 2026, this is your playbook.   Key Highlights:

• What is Unbound Gravel and why is it gravel’s Kona?
• Gravel math: the brutal time math that makes 200 miles feel like forever
• RPE vs metrics: how ultra-distance breaks your tech
• Packing, hydration, crew strategy — and the art of not losing your sunglasses in a cornfield
• “The Paint Suit Chronicles”: DIY heat training and what not to do pre-race

Spoiler: This is just the start. The race is still ahead. Buckle up for Part Two.