2024 Unbound Gravel 200: RACE RECAP & LEARNINGS - Road to Emporia Series

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Welcome back to the final episode of the Road to Emporia series! Join Travis from SILCA as he takes us through his top 6 learnings from this year's epic 200-mile course at Unbound Gravel. Whether you're an experienced veteran or gearing up for your first big race, Travis's insights are invaluable for conquering the gravel roads in Kansas.
1 Mindset & Mental Attitude: Discover how to stay mentally tough and resilient throughout the grueling 200 miles.
2 Use "GOOD LEGS" when you have them: Learn the importance of capitalizing on when you feel strong and how to maximize performance.
3 TIRES: Bigger is BETTER for Gravel: Travis explains why going bigger with your tire choice can make a significant difference on gravel terrain.
4 Nutrition & Hydration: Adapting to Mid-day Heat: Get expert tips on how to keep your body fueled and hydrated, especially when the sun is at its peak.
5 Is the North Course Easier? Travis shares his thoughts on whether the North course offers a less challenging route.
6 Training Plans with Wiggle Room: Understand the importance of flexible training plans to accommodate unexpected challenges and ensure peak performance.
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Road to Emporia Video Series: • Road to Emporia
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Epic race photos from BicycleCrumbs: / bicyclecrumbs
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[@hamishgrant2563]

Respect Travis. Finished and beat the sun. 12 hours has to be a pretty satisfying result on that race.

[@ItzMe3224]

12? He said 14. Still an amazing result beating the sun though!

[@pandatactical4530]

Awesome job Travis beating the sun is a tremendous accomplishment! Was my first 200 this year and didn’t roll in till midnight. Hopefully next year I can finish with a better time. 🚴‍♂️

[@ShawnIsBatman]

Great effort Travis! Happy to see you have the success you deserve this year! Thanks for all of the tips and the consistent fantastic content from Silca on the channel. Congratulations to the entire Silca team for a great Unbound event!

[@johntrussell7228]

A truly amazing accomplishment!! Congrats!

[@billysimmons3061]

Hey Travis, awesome ride! I enjoyed your video. I didn't realized your were a youtube star. I was part of the paceline you mentioned at the end of your report. We had a great group and were picking up more riders as we got closer to the finish. Glad we crossed paths. Hope to see you out there again.

[@travisverhoff8120]

Thanks for all pulls. I don’t think I would have made it without you all!

[@oldanslo]

We probable passed each other a few times as I finished 9 minutes ahead of you. My rear shifter broke on Kaw Road 2 hrs in and I had to two-speed it to the first aid station where Shimano Neutral Service was nice enough to replace it.

[@graveljefe]

Congrats on the finish Travis! Balancing training with family life can be tricky

[@pyrkol]

One year waiting for this video! Congrats and thank you for the hard learned wisdom.

[@SILCAVelo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@merlinzipp]

Great job, Travis! Getting better every year. Next year will be even better. Your diet can be tuned to help you even more. Knowing what you are consuming can add much to your life. At 10:55, do you know you were eating poison? So many bad chemicals in the Loops and other "foods" in the U.S. that they are banned in many other countries.

[@rcmckill]

Agree on the north vs South course!

[@chrisbaum998]

Great job Travis! Next event Gravel Worlds

[@IowaNinersFan]

Congratulations on your feat.

[@SILCAVelo]

Thank you!

[@valiantabello]

Good job man

[@dominicbritt]

Nicely done Travis…

[@GravelTreads-er3qb]

Hey Travis - I see you went with the Pirelli Gravel H tires. I have been really wanting to try these but there have been mixed reviews when it comes to punctures. What setup did you run with tires for unbound? Did you go with inserts? Any evidence of puncture? Thanks again and great job this year!

[@living4adrenaline]

how are you running 22 PSI and not dinging/denting your rims? Or getting flats?

[@MooreMatt]

I want to experience the Unbound mayhem. Someday.

[@SILCAVelo]

It really is a bucket list event. You should aim for it.

[@Timmeh2Buck]

Bro is wearing two watches 😂

[@roxic1212]

I think it’s a Whoop training band.

[@merlinzipp]

Evens out the weight🤣 There isn't one watch that can give you all the data that you want. Not yet anyway.

[@seanswope2533]

If they're using mountain bike tires then why not just use a mountain bike?

[@pandatactical4530]

Cause they are slow!

[@PurelySnype]

They are generally heavier and sitting more upright causes more aerodynamic drag.

[@irfuel]

Riding position and no drop bars. But we’ll get there. Next step they’ll be running front suspension as some have already and then we’ve come full circle. Take a hardtail and slap drop bars on it.

[@pandatactical4530]

@@irfuel Good luck going 22 MPH for 200 miles on a hard tail.