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Reno to Mendocino signup is OPEN!

By: Victoria Rainbolt February 10, 2020February 27, 2020

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It’s official: Reno to Mendocino is officially OPEN! Sign up HERE by March 11th (or before it’s sold out!)

Reno to Mendocino: The Coolest Ride. Ever.

By: Victoria Rainbolt February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

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A recap of the coolest ride ever, which takes you 400 miles on gravel backroads. (2020 sign-up form inside!)

How SBT GRVL Drove Female Participation in its First Year

By: Victoria Rainbolt August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

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An interview with Amy Charity, co-founder of SBT GRVL.

A Silly Bike Ride up the Biggest Climb in the Lower 48 States

By: Victoria Rainbolt August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

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A recap of riding up White Mountain—14,000 feet in 63 miles.

More Women are Racing Gravel

By: Victoria Rainbolt August 2, 2019August 7, 2019

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A breakdown of how female participation has grown in gravel racing in the last decade.

Belgian Waffle Ride 2019 Recap

By: Victoria Rainbolt July 1, 2019November 16, 2019

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How many waffles do you need to eat to make up the calories of riding 136 miles?

Dirty Kanza 2019 Recap

By: Victoria Rainbolt June 18, 2019June 21, 2019

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I was one of 142 women to complete this year’s Dirty Kanza. Here’s a recap of the course, my equipment, and whether I’d do it again.