Unbound preview with Betsy Welch

The Adventure Stache

Payson McElveen

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4.9 • 727 Ratings

🗓️ 3 June 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

It’s raining in Emporia, Kansas and thousands of riders are about to head to the start line for this year’s Unbound Gravel. Payson caught up with Velo reporter Betsy Welch to talk about the emerging variables to look out for in the race, including the weather, a new format for the women’s start, a top contender lurking in the men's field, and spicy tactics. Plus, they take a stab at defining "gravel beef" and consider whether runners might have a leg up in this year's race. Instagram: @t...

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0:00.0	Some people kind of try to compare gravel races to certain, they're like, it's the most like
0:05.6	this Belgian classic. And I can't decide whether Unbound is the most like Roubae or the most like
0:11.8	San Remo, because I feel like every year that the field gets deeper, the more likely there's going to be a
0:17.9	sprint finish. Like, unless it's crazy hot or there's crazy mud, I think to win solo,
0:23.9	someone would have to go from way out.
0:25.9	Totally.
0:26.6	So then the question is, if Kegan goes to the line again in a sprint, who's with him?
0:34.7	It's showtime, everybody.
0:36.8	Showtime!
0:39.5	You've been living in a dream world, Neil.
0:43.2	This is the world as it exists today.
0:48.1	Life moves pretty fast.
0:50.5	You don't stop and look around once in a while.
0:52.8	You could miss it.
0:56.0	Listen, we're talking about practice.
0:59.0	Repeat on the dude's room.
1:01.0	Donnie, you're out of your element.
1:03.0	I see, you think this has nothing to do with you.
1:06.0	Don't ever trash talk black Jesus.
1:11.7	This is the adventure stash with Payson McElvin.
1:16.2	Hello, everyone.
1:17.2	Welcome back to the show.
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