When down at Unbound, we decided to grab people off the expo and ask them our iconic question, "What does the Gravel Family mean to you?" Their answers? Incredible.

This episode was sponsored by Lauf Cycles. To check out Lauf's impressive line up of bikes, head to www.lauf-cycles.com

Sylvie D’Aoust, endurance athlete, race promoter, and Secrets From the Saddle Podcast Host, joined us at Unbound before her UnboundXL experience! We were able to talk about last year’s XL race, her own race she promotes, and her podcast! 

This episode is sponsored by Lauf Cycles! To check out Lauf’s impressive lineup of bikes, check out www.laufcycles.com

Caroline Wreszin has made her mark in the elite women’s field, topping podiums across the country and since we were crossing paths in Emporia for Unbound, we had the chance to sit down with her and talk about her incredibly impressive year she’s had! 

This episode is sponsored by Lauf Cycles. To check out Lauf’s impressive line up of bikes head over to www.laufcycles.com

Bikes are about community, and Beth McBride has proven that in her finishes at Gravel Worlds, MidSouth, and Unbound! First finding gravel through our 1000 women of gravel initiative, she has proven her tenacity through the last few years and has become a motivation for others through her experience as DFL at MidSouth2024. 

In this episode, we talk about the amazing year on the bike, our upcoming First2Last party at Gravel Worlds, and of course her DFL finish! 

This podcast is sponsored by Lauf Cycles. To check out Lauf’s amazing lineup of bikes, head to www.laufcycles.com

Continuing on our Unbound series, we got to talk to Leah Van der Linden- Lauf athlete, LTGP contender, and an age group champ of Garmin Gravel Worlds! We talk about her experience at Garmin Gravel Worlds, the upcoming race at Unbound, and her plans for the year!

This episode is sponsored by Lauf Cycles. To see all of Lauf's incredible bikes head to: www.laufcycles.com

We made it, we did it! This is Gravel Family Podcast episode 100. We're not gonna give many details about this episode, so click that play button and give it a listen!

Emily Joy Newsom, a professional gravel privateer, started racing on road back in 2013 and after having an impressive career on the road (including racing in the Tour de France Femmes) she started racing gravel where she has been no stranger to podiums!

Continuing on our Unbound series, we talked to Emily about her career, her family, and of course about her (at the time) upcoming Unbound race!

Next up in our lineup of Unbound episodes presented by Lauf, is the one and only LDC! Lauren has been dominating the gravel scene in the last few years with wins at MidSouth, Unbound, and is a two time champ of Gravel Worlds!

In the past year, Lauren has jumped into the privateer life and we were lucky enough to sit down with her again to talk about that change, her new Shopify store which raises money for TBI survivors, and we of course had to talk a little bit about Unbound!

To shop LDC's store, head over to https://e9aece-3.myshopify.com/

To learn more about the Craig Foundation go to: https://craighospital.org/foundation

The newest induction of the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, winner and finisher of countless endurance events including the Tour Divide, Iditarod and “short” endurance events like Trans Iowa, Unbound, and so many more, JP is an absolute icon in this sport who now happens to be a race promoter!

We were so excited to interview this guest, and he left us speechless, inspired, and reflecting. This is a can't miss episode!

If you are looking for a cool summer family friendly event, check out his race: Teton Valley Backyard Rally on July 6th in Victor, ID!

Happy Unbound week!!! We cannot wait to party it up with y'all down in Emporia KS, AKA Gravel City USA!

We talk about the schedule for the week, how you can get your hands on some Gravel Family stickers, and give a preview about our guests! BUT it doesn't stop there... Keep listening when you think the episode is over... We bring on a very special guest, Kristi Mohn, to talk about the event and what to expect down in Emporia!!