{"id":1956088,"date":"2026-05-26T16:58:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1956088"},"modified":"2026-05-26T16:58:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:58:33","slug":"who-is-riding-unbound-xl-maddy-nutt-heather-jackson-rob-britton-and-peter-stetina-among-big-names-to-watch-in-350-mile-race-in-kansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1956088","title":{"rendered":"Who is riding Unbound XL? Maddy Nutt, Heather Jackson, Rob Britton and Peter Stetina among big names to watch in 350-mile race in Kansas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fyifvqx5ZvxzshG7sDdRLa-2500-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nGravel\n<\/li>\n<li>\nUnbound Gravel\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Who is riding Unbound XL? Maddy Nutt, Heather Jackson, Rob Britton and Peter Stetina among big names to watch in 350-mile race in Kansas<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatilda Price <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-26T16:58:33Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n26 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Several well-known riders opting for ultra-distance race this year, including defending champions and both Traka 560 winners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. CDT and riding through the night, taking the fastest male riders around 18 hours to complete, and closer to 21 for the fastest women. Many riders will be out there for well over 24 hours, with last year&#8217;s final rider finishing in 35 hours and 57 minutes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Unbound 200 is often viewed as the most important race of the weekend, with most elite riders opting for that course, but the XL always attracts some well-known names, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This year, 2025 champion Rob Britton (Factor Racing) will headline the men&#8217;s field, hoping to make it back-to-back wins, and his chances look good, seeing as he&#8217;ll be down one key rival: last year&#8217;s runner-up Lachlan Morton (EF Education-EasyPost), who is opting for the 200 this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Another big name to join the start list is Peter Stetina (Canyon), in his final year of racing before retirement. He&#8217;s won The Traka 360 once and finished on the Unbound 200 podium twice. This is his first ride at the longest distance in Kansas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-obtgECFx5ggDNLA9cNvEgJ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-obtgECFx5ggDNLA9cNvEgJ slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;d never explored the ultra space in gravel, not battled sleep fatigue. WIth all my gravel experience I was still incomplete,&#8221; Stetina wrote on Instagram, confirming he&#8217;d decided to enter the XL just two days before the cut-off.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I decided if not now then I&#8217;ll just be older and slower when I do. After racing pro for 20ish years, this is a new and scary thing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the women&#8217;s field, many eyes will be on Great Britain&#8217;s Maddy Nutt, who recently won The Traka 560 on debut, beating the women&#8217;s course record in the process. She finished the 525km Traka in 27 hours and 27 minutes.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think I view real ultra-racing as particularly healthy&#8217; \u2013 Maddy Nutt looks to beat Traka 560 record with pocket pizza, voicenotes from loved ones, and a refreshing attitude towards sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Unbound Gravel reveals 2026 route with south and north features combined to include &#8216;potentially muddy&#8217; sections<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Can Karolina Migo\u0144, Tobias Kongstad and Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e defend and who will step into the void in the men&#8217;s 200? \u2013 Analysing contenders at The Traka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the Unbound XL course actually over the 560km distance, whereas The Traka was under, Nutt initially planned to stick to the Unbound 200, where she was part of the wildcard process for entry into the Life Time Grand Prix. Instead, she swapped her entry for the XL after all.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Unbound is like that on steroids so I fear that, like, you don&#8217;t get [anything] exciting, it would just be counting down kilometres, and I think I&#8217;m mentally strong, but maybe not that strong,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>after The Traka, but clearly changed her mind in the last couple of weeks, and will be tacking the 573km course this weekend.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She will be up against 2025 winner Heather Jackson, as well as former winner Svenja Betz. Former Brit and Ironman triathlete Ruth Astle will also race the XL.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And Nutt isn&#8217;t the only Traka 560 winner on the XL start list, with Victor Bosoni lining up in the men&#8217;s field. Former XL winner Taylor Lideen returns and retired road pro Ted King is also riding the XL. 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We&#8217;ll be on the ground at the biggest races of the season, bringing you breaking news, expert analysis, in-depth features, and much more. <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">CATEGORIES<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-obtgECFx5ggDNLA9cNvEgJ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-obtgECFx5ggDNLA9cNvEgJ slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Matilda Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Assistant Features Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in March 2025. Prior to that, she worked as the Racing News Editor at <em>GCN<\/em>, and extensively as a freelancer contributing to <em>Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Velo, Rouleur, Escape Collective, Red Bull <\/em>and more. She has reported on the ground at all of the biggest events on the calendar, including the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tours de France, the Giro d&#8217;Italia, the Vuelta a Espana, the Spring Classics and the World Championships. She has particular experience and expertise in women&#8217;s cycling, and women&#8217;s sport in general. She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HWzhkXywLpD27F6zYjQp2Z-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HWzhkXywLpD27F6zYjQp2Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HWzhkXywLpD27F6zYjQp2Z-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HWzhkXywLpD27F6zYjQp2Z-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HWzhkXywLpD27F6zYjQp2Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who will step up to challenge defending champions Karolina Migo\u0144 and Cameron Jones? \u2013 Analysing the Unbound 200 contenders <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-840-80.jpeg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-650-80.jpeg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-500-80.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-450-80.jpeg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-320-80.jpeg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Unbound Gravel 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">15,000 calories burned, three toilet stops, one faint \u2013 Maddy Nutt breaks down her remarkable debut victory at Traka 560 <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think I view real ultra-racing as particularly healthy&#8217; \u2013 Maddy Nutt looks to beat Traka 560 record with pocket pizza, voicenotes from loved ones, and a refreshing attitude towards sleep<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Unbound Gravel reveals 2026 route with south and north features combined to include &#8216;potentially muddy&#8217; sections<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Can Karolina Migo\u0144, Tobias Kongstad and Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e defend and who will step into the void in the men&#8217;s 200? \u2013 Analysing contenders at The Traka<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 16: Jonas Vingegaard crushes climb to Car\u00ec to win his fourth stage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why I will always love opportunistic breakaway wins, our special guest in Pisa, and more from my second week at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Marlen Reusser makes comeback from spinal fracture and targets GC at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pauliena Rooijakkers announces pregnancy, plans to return to racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 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Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. CDT and riding through the night, taking the fastest male riders around 18 hours to complete, and closer to 21 for the fastest women. Many riders will be out there for well over 24 hours, with last year&#8217;s final rider finishing in 35 hours and 57 minutes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Unbound 200 is often viewed as the most important race of the weekend, with most elite riders opting for that course, but the XL always attracts some well-known names, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This year, 2025 champion Rob Britton (Factor Racing) will headline the men&#8217;s field, hoping to make it back-to-back wins, and his chances look good, seeing as he&#8217;ll be down one key rival: last year&#8217;s runner-up Lachlan Morton (EF Education-EasyPost), who is opting for the 200 this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Another big name to join the start list is Peter Stetina (Canyon), in his final year of racing before retirement. He&#8217;s won The Traka 360 once and finished on the Unbound 200 podium twice. This is his first ride at the longest distance in Kansas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-obtgECFx5ggDNLA9cNvEgJ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-obtgECFx5ggDNLA9cNvEgJ slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;d never explored the ultra space in gravel, not battled sleep fatigue. WIth all my gravel experience I was still incomplete,&#8221; Stetina wrote on Instagram, confirming he&#8217;d decided to enter the XL just two days before the cut-off.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I decided if not now then I&#8217;ll just be older and slower when I do. After racing pro for 20ish years, this is a new and scary thing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the women&#8217;s field, many eyes will be on Great Britain&#8217;s Maddy Nutt, who recently won The Traka 560 on debut, beating the women&#8217;s course record in the process. She finished the 525km Traka in 27 hours and 27 minutes.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think I view real ultra-racing as particularly healthy&#8217; \u2013 Maddy Nutt looks to beat Traka 560 record with pocket pizza, voicenotes from loved ones, and a refreshing attitude towards sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Unbound Gravel reveals 2026 route with south and north features combined to include &#8216;potentially muddy&#8217; sections<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Can Karolina Migo\u0144, Tobias Kongstad and Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e defend and who will step into the void in the men&#8217;s 200? \u2013 Analysing contenders at The Traka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the Unbound XL course actually over the 560km distance, whereas The Traka was under, Nutt initially planned to stick to the Unbound 200, where she was part of the wildcard process for entry into the Life Time Grand Prix. Instead, she swapped her entry for the XL after all.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Unbound is like that on steroids so I fear that, like, you don&#8217;t get [anything] exciting, it would just be counting down kilometres, and I think I&#8217;m mentally strong, but maybe not that strong,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>after The Traka, but clearly changed her mind in the last couple of weeks, and will be tacking the 573km course this weekend.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She will be up against 2025 winner Heather Jackson, as well as former winner Svenja Betz. Former Brit and Ironman triathlete Ruth Astle will also race the XL.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And Nutt isn&#8217;t the only Traka 560 winner on the XL start list, with Victor Bosoni lining up in the men&#8217;s field. Former XL winner Taylor Lideen returns and retired road pro Ted King is also riding the XL. 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who will step up to challenge defending champions Karolina Migo\u0144 and Cameron Jones? \u2013 Analysing the Unbound 200 contenders <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-840-80.jpeg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-650-80.jpeg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-500-80.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-450-80.jpeg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aJYFQUmss4HCzrNP7tp6Lg-320-80.jpeg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Unbound Gravel 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RALTGT8x5mgsEWMAp3cHhM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">15,000 calories burned, three toilet stops, one faint \u2013 Maddy Nutt breaks down her remarkable debut victory at Traka 560 <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tDJKuQSmpnhFJGGZLhKFkb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think I view real ultra-racing as particularly healthy&#8217; \u2013 Maddy Nutt looks to beat Traka 560 record with pocket pizza, voicenotes from loved ones, and a refreshing attitude towards sleep<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpsAxAvVCQ6r9p2RDyszeU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Unbound Gravel reveals 2026 route with south and north features combined to include &#8216;potentially muddy&#8217; sections<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qF447xh63VEQSuNha55Ya9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Can Karolina Migo\u0144, Tobias Kongstad and Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e defend and who will step into the void in the men&#8217;s 200? \u2013 Analysing contenders at The Traka<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmPncL5HKkvSwxtV6rFpeG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 16: Jonas Vingegaard crushes climb to Car\u00ec to win his fourth stage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7pPd8GqwGwGxdt9wLao6n-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why I will always love opportunistic breakaway wins, our special guest in Pisa, and more from my second week at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dPaC8XNF5xY9Px4UtdYesU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Marlen Reusser makes comeback from spinal fracture and targets GC at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pauliena Rooijakkers announces pregnancy, plans to return to racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xE7D8uExHzeNVCupaD3ur5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xE7D8uExHzeNVCupaD3ur5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xE7D8uExHzeNVCupaD3ur5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xE7D8uExHzeNVCupaD3ur5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xE7D8uExHzeNVCupaD3ur5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">USA Crits: Marlies Mejias and Luke Fetzer win finale at WSCC Gears &amp; Guitars Criterium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" 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Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. CDT and riding through the night, taking the fastest male riders around 18 hours to complete, and closer to 21 for the fastest women. Many riders will be out there for well over 24 hours, with last year&#8217;s final rider finishing in 35 hours and 57 minutes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Unbound 200 is often viewed as the most important race of the weekend, with most elite riders opting for that course, but the XL always attracts some well-known names, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This year, 2025 champion Rob Britton (Factor Racing) will headline the men&#8217;s field, hoping to make it back-to-back wins, and his chances look good, seeing as he&#8217;ll be down one key rival: last year&#8217;s runner-up Lachlan Morton (EF Education-EasyPost), who is opting for the 200 this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Another big name to join the start list is Peter Stetina (Canyon), in his final year of racing before retirement. He&#8217;s won The Traka 360 once and finished on the Unbound 200 podium twice. This is his first ride at the longest distance in Kansas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-obtgECFx5ggDNLA9cNvEgJ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-obtgECFx5ggDNLA9cNvEgJ slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;d never explored the ultra space in gravel, not battled sleep fatigue. WIth all my gravel experience I was still incomplete,&#8221; Stetina wrote on Instagram, confirming he&#8217;d decided to enter the XL just two days before the cut-off.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I decided if not now then I&#8217;ll just be older and slower when I do. After racing pro for 20ish years, this is a new and scary thing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the women&#8217;s field, many eyes will be on Great Britain&#8217;s Maddy Nutt, who recently won The Traka 560 on debut, beating the women&#8217;s course record in the process. 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Instead, she swapped her entry for the XL after all.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Unbound is like that on steroids so I fear that, like, you don&#8217;t get [anything] exciting, it would just be counting down kilometres, and I think I&#8217;m mentally strong, but maybe not that strong,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>after The Traka, but clearly changed her mind in the last couple of weeks, and will be tacking the 573km course this weekend.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She will be up against 2025 winner Heather Jackson, as well as former winner Svenja Betz. Former Brit and Ironman triathlete Ruth Astle will also race the XL.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And Nutt isn&#8217;t the only Traka 560 winner on the XL start list, with Victor Bosoni lining up in the men&#8217;s field. Former XL winner Taylor Lideen returns and retired road pro Ted King is also riding the XL. Men&#8217;s Traka 560 runner-up Max Agut and third-placed Ole Bj\u00f8rn Smisethjell are also both riding.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our gravel cycling coverage in 2026. We&#8217;ll be on the ground at the biggest races of the season, bringing you breaking news, expert analysis, in-depth features, and much more. <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/who-is-riding-unbound-xl-maddy-nutt-heather-jackson-rob-britton-and-peter-stetina-among-big-names-to-watch-in-350-mile-race-in-kansas\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fyifvqx5ZvxzshG7sDdRLa-2500-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Gravel Unbound Gravel Who is riding Unbound XL? 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