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Dirty Kanza delayed until September 12

Dirty Kanza, perhaps the world’s most prestigious gravel event, has been rescheduled to September 12. The race across the Fllint Hills of Kansas was slated to take place on June 1st. Organizers had previously said they would make a final decision on May 1st. According to founder and race organizer Jim Cummins, the team at …

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Inflection point: As gravel racing goes mainstream, can it retain its renegade status?

The gravel phenomenon that’s taken root in American cycling shows no signs of slowing down in 2020. New events are selling out in a manner of minutes. Bike brands are marketing gravel-specific wares ahead of other disciplines. Former WorldTour pros are finding a new home in a friendlier, dust-covered peloton. Gravel triathlons are popping up …

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Big Sugar: Dirty Kanza owners launch new gravel race in Arkansas

The calendar of big-budget gravel events in the U.S. continues to grow. The latest announcement: Big Sugar-NWA Gravel, a 107-mile (172 km) loop through the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas and Southern Missouri. We sent our Endless Gravel correspondent, Marshall Opel, to check out a test version of the event. Last weekend, a group of …

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Gone Racing with EF: Dirty Kanza

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Dirty Kanza delayed until September 12

Inflection point: As gravel racing goes mainstream, can it retain its renegade status?

Big Sugar: Dirty Kanza owners launch new gravel race in Arkansas

Gone Racing with EF: Dirty Kanza

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