Here's a look into my first go at Unbound Gravel, racing the elite men's 200 mile race. This was the hands down the HIGHEST level of competition I've ever raced with. About 135 riders started the professional race, and the fight for position in the pack was crucial going into each minimum maintenance road! I executed my stategy of going into each sector towards the front nearly perfect for the first 100 miles. Part way through the Little Egypt sector, my heart sank as air hissed out of my rear tire.

I was able to get my tire to seal within a minute, but the group was gone. I put my head down and chased my heart out, coming in for 29th place with a time of 9 hours and 31 minutes!

All in all, I am going to call this a successful first go and celebrate the achievement of placing top 30 at such a prestegious race! But as you know, I plan to come but next year hungry for more!

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0:00 intro
4:40 Made it to Kansas!
8:27 Bike Setup
13:55 RACE START
17:45 First Sector
20:08 Eskridge & Divide Rd
25:15 Fight for Christy Rd
27:07 Aid Station 1 and MUD
32:04 Battle for Little Egypt Rd
34:36 Chasing Back from a Flat
38:26 Petr Vakoc
40:54 Aid Station 2
42:59 Sprint Finish