Here we are again in Gering, Nebraska for another go in the 2nd edition of USA Gravel Nationals.
This race was hot from the start and continued on with pretty much nonstop action through to the finish. In stark contrast to 2023, this year I felt and rode much stronger!
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Filmed on a GoPro Hero 12 (Superview mode)
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Extra Enduro Batteries
🚴♂️ My Bike Setup:
• Bike: Trek Checkpoint SLR 9
• Drivetrain: SRAM Red eTap AXS 1x (46t front, 10-44 cassette)
• Tires: Pirelli Gravel H 45c
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Tire Swap
4:30 Pre Ride with Inno & Harrison
9:30 Nutrition Plan
11:13 RACE START
13:40 Course Breakdown
15:40 Chasing Keegan
18:44 Mile 32 MMR Road
21:30 SAND TRAP
26:40 Dead Spirt of Gravel
30:09 Mile 90 Aid Station
32:15 Highway Climb with the Hitters
35:30 Mile 113 Final Climb
37:39 Post Race Power Analysis