Missed my articles leading up to Unbound? Read them here:Unbound Gravel – New Year New GoalsPreparing for Unbound Gravel 100: One Month and Counting Two Weeks Out: The Countdown Begins As the two-week countdown to Unbound Gravel kicks into high gear, I find myself buried in a checklist that’s as long as the race itself.Continue reading “2025 Unbound Gravel 100: The Final Chapter”
Tag Archives: Gravel Racing
Preparing for Unbound Gravel 100: One Month and Counting Down
At the beginning of this year, I shared with the RBR readers my plans to “race” Unbound Gravel 100 on May 31st. I’m currently one month from making the nine-hour drive to Emporia, Kansas, and rolling up to the start line for my first 100-mile gravel race. Training is going well, and my conditioning isContinue reading “Preparing for Unbound Gravel 100: One Month and Counting Down”
Talking gravel racing and getting more women to the start line with Kristi Mohn, UNBOUND Gravel race director
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Kristi Mohn, Race Director for UNBOUND Gravel and co-founder of Girls Gone Gravel (GGG). As this is my first time riding UNBOUND, I was curious how she started riding gravel and her take on why more women aren’t signing up for these races. Cycling Background SHERI: How didContinue reading “Talking gravel racing and getting more women to the start line with Kristi Mohn, UNBOUND Gravel race director”
Stay Fueled with Easy Access to Nutrition
I first became aware of Relevate Designs by listening to Lael Rides Around the World podcasts. The company is from Lael Wilcox’s home state of Alaska and has been designing bikepacking gear since 2007. In her podcasts, Lael kept mentioning the Mag-Tank bag she uses for carrying her nutrition, making it easy to stay fueledContinue reading “Stay Fueled with Easy Access to Nutrition”
New Year. New Goals.
Before turning 62 in January, I contemplated my 2025 goals, searching for ways to challenge myself on and off the bike. One thing was clear: my gravel bike would take center stage. Last year, most of my 6000+ miles in the saddle were on paved roads, always worried about distracted drivers. I aim to rackContinue reading “New Year. New Goals.”
Transform Your Next Gravel Race
The Trek Domane, known for endurance and versatility, was enhanced with Aeolus Elite 35V wheels and Girona RSL GR tires, improving performance and securing wins in races.
Building a More Inclusive Gravel Community
With distracted and aggressive driving becoming commonplace, many cyclists in the Chicagoland area have shifted from road riding to gravel. However, there is a noticeable gender disparity, with significantly more men than women participating in gravel racing. This was evident at the recent Rough Road 100 (RR100) gravel race in Morris, Illinois. The event offeredContinue reading “Building a More Inclusive Gravel Community”
The Dusty Bandita
I’m back, folks! Apologies for the radio silence on my blog lately. My work/life balance has been completely off-kilter, leaving me with little time to dedicate to Sunflowers and Pedals. However, I’m determined to turn things around and commit to regular posts this year. So today I present to you an interview with Bri Lui,Continue reading “The Dusty Bandita”
Gravel Cycling: A conversation with pro cyclists Kae Takeshita
I’m a roadie at heart, but over the past few years, I’ve started to gravitate to gravel riding. It’s a totally different vibe than road riding: more relaxed, with a wide range of personalities and an even wider range of bikes. When riding gravel roads there’s a sense of adventure. You never know what you’llContinue reading “Gravel Cycling: A conversation with pro cyclists Kae Takeshita”
Sunflowers and Pedals 