Unbound Gravel 200
📍 Kansas, Flint Hills, USA
gravel
Date
3–6 June 2027
Distance
200mi · 100mi · 50mi · 25mi
Elevation
2,800 m
Difficulty
gravelbeginner friendly
Mad Gravel
Colorado, USA · 5–7 September 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
Mad Gravel offers challenging gravel and dirt road racing in Elbert County, Colorado, featuring multiple distances including a 3.2km cyclocross course and longer options with punchy climbs and quick descents. This event provides a family-friendly Labor Day weekend experience combining racing with camping and live music.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 30mi · 50mi · 80mi
- Elevation
- 1,951 m
- Surface
- gravel, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 2.8–3.8
Rider fit
Who it's for
This event is ideal for gravel and cyclocross enthusiasts of various skill levels, families looking for an active Labor Day weekend, and riders who enjoy scenic Colorado landscapes and a vibrant race atmosphere.
Who will struggle
Riders who are unprepared for sustained efforts on varied gravel and dirt surfaces, lack experience with punchy climbs, or underestimate the potential remoteness and challenge of the longer courses may find this event difficult.
Training focus
Training should prioritize sustained power output for varied gravel terrain, hill repeats for punchy climbs, technical skills for descents, and endurance for longer distances on off-road surfaces.
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FAQs
What types of races are offered?+
Mad Gravel features the Mad Cross cyclocross race on Saturday and three gravel options on Sunday: the Hemi, Hemi Five-O, and Hemi Hustle.
What is the terrain like for the gravel races?+
The gravel courses deliver epic terrain, punchy climbs, quick descents, and wide-open spaces, all on 100% gravel and dirt roads in the Colorado Front Range and Elbert County.
Are E-bikes allowed?+
E-Bikes are allowed for the Hemi Hustle event only.
What are the rules regarding helmets and aerobars?+
Helmets are mandatory for all participants, and aerobars are not allowed on any course.
Where can I pre-ride the courses?+
Elbert County roadways are always open for pre-riding, and all three Hemi courses can be accessed from the sports park in downtown Elbert. However, Peaceful Valley Ranch itself is not open to the public.
What can I expect at the finish line?+
At the finish, you can expect a post-race BBQ (Sunday), live music, and a killer awards ceremony held on the huge deck overlooking the venue.