SBT GRVL IN THE NEWS


SBT GRVL lives! The story of just how close the gravel community came to losing one of its biggest events

October 9, 2024


Here are all the details on what the revamped event will look like in 2025 as government headwinds continue to push against the event...

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APPRVD! SBT GRVL Secures Green Light for 2025

October 9, 2024


More than a year of divisive community debate over SBT GRVL is resolved after Routt County Commissioners conditionally approved new two-day format for June 2025...

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SBT PRBLMS: Law Enforcement Issues Put SBT GRVL’s Future in Question

September 24, 2024


After county commissioners said that SBT GRVL had to reduce participation by more than 40 percent and change the format from a race to a ride, organizers are pivoting to keep the event alive..

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SBT GRVL Co-Founder Amy Charity on the Future of Gravel | Velo Podcast

August 21, 2024


Running one of gravel's marquee events has put Amy Charity at the center of the discipline's meteoric rise and growing pains.…

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SBT GRVL Commits to Separate Start for Elite Women in 2025

August 21, 2024


SBT GRVL has become the latest gravel race to announce that, moving forward it will adjust its mass start format to include separate start lines for the elite fields…

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SBT GRVL Returns with Changes Intended to Minimize Disruptions to Local Community

August 1, 2024


After 11 months of conversations with disgruntled rural residents, the Colorado gravel race has some major changes in place…

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SBT GRVL returns to Routt County

July 24, 2024


Embarking on its sixth year, SBT GRVL returns to Routt County this August with a two-day Expo on Yampa Street, the infamous HLL CLMB on Howelsen, a toddler race with Alpine Bank, an FLM FST presented by Outside at the Bud Werner Memorial Library, Yoga with Old Town Hot Springs, Panels with Professional Athletes, and a Ride for Racial Justice…

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Dope This Sock: SBT GRVL Wants Your Designs

March 14, 2024


The Colorado gravel race is taking submissions for its 2024 event sock. There are no sock-related rules in gravel — yet — and this year, the folks at SBT GRVL are giving the community creative license to design their 2024 event sock.....

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SBT GRVL – The Best Bike Race in North America

October 25, 2023


I’ve spent my entire life participating in outdoor sports all over the world, and I would put SBT GRVL into the “magical” category...

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SBT GRVL's 'The Meaning of Ride' documentary chronicles athletes racing to win, to heal and to save lives

October 4, 2023


The film follows a pro, a para off-road cyclist and a Type 2 diabetic at the same race...

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Groad Trip: At SBT GRVL, the race to party ratio is magically aligned

August 23, 2023


SBT GRVL has shown that a top tier event where the result is extremely important for a rider like myself can still include all the other...

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Keegan Swenson and Sofia Gomez Villafane set rivals adrift to win SBT GRVL

August 20, 2023


Keegan Swenson (Santa Cruz) and Sofía Gómez Villafañe (Specialized) continued on with a powerful run of results at SBT GRVL, continuing to deliver dominant form on the champagne gravel of Steamboat Springs just a week after they both took victory at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB…

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Meeting the people behind the ride – SBT GRVL 2023

August 19, 2023


Meet just a sliver of the people riding SBT GRVL gravel race this year from All Bodies on Bikes, Ride for Racial Justice, and more…

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SBT GRVL hits the back roads of the Yampa Valley in August

July 28, 2023


The unique combination of the quiet roads surrounding a thriving resort town create a setting for an incredible gravel bike race that attracts 3,000 riders from around the world to this annual sold-out event on August 20th…

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Upcoming film "Tread Setters" features adaptive cycling community

June 29, 2023


The official premiere will be in August at SBT GRVL, with the film debuting online in early 2024…

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F1’s Alfa Romeo Team KICK partners with FNLD GRVL for inaugural gravel race

May 3, 2023


Race co-promoter Valtteri Bottas brings his F1 team into the gravel world.…

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For the sport of cycling, the road to equity may just be on gravel

April 12, 2023


SBT GRVL and Ride For Racial Justice team up to pedal toward a more equitable future…

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SBT GRVL On The Road Calabasas with Bahati Foundation 2023

March 24, 2023


Getting more young athletes to their first gravel race in Steamboat.

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BRINGING US-STYLE GRAVEL TO EUROPE: TIFFANY CROMWELL ON LAUNCHING FNLD GRVL

March 22, 2023


Cromwell and her partner, F1 racer Valtteri Bottas, aim to make FNLD GRVL a unique event that highlights Lahti, a ‘hidden gem’ for cycling…

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Pro Alison Tetrick joins Tucson cyclists on charity gravel ride to empower youths

February 4, 2023


SBT GRVL decided to give back to the cycling community throughout the year by having micro-GRVL events in different cities different months throughout the year…

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The Forecast: Gravel series, gravel ultras, more business in the front, and bigger parties at the back

January 6, 2023


The predictions are great for what 2023 has in store for gravel…

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Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport

August 16, 2022

The sport of racing bicycles on gravel roads has become so big so quickly that race organizers were able to start with a clean sheet of paper...and they've prioritized diversity and inclusion.…

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Tiffany Cromwell’s SBT GRVL-winning Canyon Grail CF SLX

August 16, 2022

Canyon//SRAM Racing’s Tiffany Cromwell won the SBT GRVL Blue Course on this Grail CF SLX…

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Race Gallery: SBT GRVL 2022

August 16, 2022

Though Sunday was only the third edition of SBT GRVL, a 142-mile race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, it has already become one of the most…

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F1 driver Valtteri Bottas finishes first for his age in SBT GRVL race

August 16, 2022

The Alfa-Romeo driver came fourth overall across the 60-mile race in Colorado…

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2022 SBT GRVL Photo Gallery by Linda Guerrette

August 16, 2022

We present a photo gallery of the 2022 SBT GRVL race by Linda Guerrette..…

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Lauren De Crescenzo and Keegan Swenson Win 2022 SBT GRVL p/b Wahoo

August 16, 2022

For Lauren De Crescenzo, it’s back-to-back titles on Steamboat’s champagne gravel. She put a decisive move on the women’s field on the climb into Oak Creek and never looked back. Whitney Allison and Ruth Winder joined De Crescenzo on the podium.…

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F1 driver Valtteri Bottas and SBT GRVL team up for FNLD GRVL

May 31, 2022

The inaugural race will offer two course distances of 100 and 200k with a 20,000€ pro prize purse. Like SBT GRVL, it will be wrapped in a weekend of activities and entertainment with a robust expo…

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The Bahati Foundation Is Sponsoring Young BIPOC Cyclists for SBT GRVL

May 16, 2022

Rahsaan Bahati wants these youth to broaden their cycling experience and bring diversity to gravel’s starting line…

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Instagram: 6 Questions With F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas

May 11, 2022

SBT GRVL Founder Amy Charity sits down with the fastest man in gravel @valtteribottas 🏁. Learn how his girlfriend @tiffanycromwell has improved his cycling game, how he handles and trains for the physical demands of F1 racing, what makes Finland an incredible gravel cycling destination, and why he spent an entire winter eating porridge when he was a child..…

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(VeloNews) Podcast: SBT GRVL’s Amy Charity on independence, the UCI, and the sweet spot of gravel racing

April 26, 2022

SBT GRVL sells out 3,000 spots in minutes. The race's co-founder talks about what sets her race apart, her philosophy on gravel, and her perspective on what other race promoters are doing well.…

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(Bicycling) With an Eye Toward Inclusion, Gravel Races Add Paracycling Categories

April 11, 2022

In 2022, the number of races hosting para categories will grow, including new additions to Grinduro’s event in Mt. Shasta, California, in May; Peter Stetina’s Pay Dirt in Carson City, Nevada, also in May; UnBound, held in June in Emporia, Kansas; Rooted Vermont in Richmond, Vermont, in July; and SBT GRVL in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in August…

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(VeloNews) The Grind: Bahati Foundation to bring six kids to SBT GRVL

March 23, 2022

Bahati Foundation continues its work in introducing young people to new opportunities — this time on gravel in Colorado.…

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(Bicycle Retailer) SBT GRVL p/b Wahoo Fitness Announces Expanded Expo, Panels, Shakeout Rides and Partnership with Outside Chef Biju Thomas

March 9, 2022

SBT GRVL p/b Wahoo Fitness has announced an expanded 2022 Expo spanning two days, with more space for additional vendors, more shakeout rides, pro and parity panels and a new partnership with Outside Chef Biju Thomas for Sunday’s post-race party.…

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(CyclingNews) Pro bike: Dhani Jones’ custom Speedvagen for SBT GRVL

August 9, 2021

Speaking exclusively to Cyclingnews, former NFL linebacker Dhani Jones enthused about his lifelong passion for cycling. How it led to the most unorthodox of cycle-commutes in which he would ride his fixie to the stadium on game day…

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(VeloNews) What you need to know about the LeadBoat Challenge

August 9, 2021

Colorado’s two biggest bike races – the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and SBT GRVL – are happening back-to-back. For about 120 riders, that means an epic weekend of racing is on tap…

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(Steamboat Magazine) The Pedalling Painter

August 9, 2021

On an early summer’s day, local artist Lance Whitner is out on a reconnaissance mission among the ranchlands of North Routt County. Behind the wheel of her tomato-red Sprinter van – christened “Clifford” by her family – she cruises along County Road 46 and makes sporadic stops to sketch and chat with ranchers as they pass each other on the narrow gravel roads…

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(VeloNews) LeadBoat Challenge: What pro riders say about altitude, recovery, and suffering

August 9, 2021

The strategy to win includes going all out at Saturday’s MTB race, say Alex Howes and Payson McElveen. Alison Tetrick’s secret weapon is bombproof preparation….

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(Cycling Tips) FURSA: “They don’t need your sympathy. What they need is an opportunity.”

August 9, 2021

Fursa is the Swahili word for opportunity. Together with Amani Racing, we are supporting athletes from East Africa with the opportunity to race against the top gravel riders in the World. Four elite cyclists have been chosen to come to the US and race SBT GRVL…

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(Steamboat Pilot) Community Agriculture Alliance: More than a bike race

July 27, 2021

SBT GRVL, coming up Aug. 15, is more than just a bike race. It is a weekend event that uses bicycles as a vehicle to express their purpose and values, such as fun, safety, credibility, inclusiveness, challenge and positivity…

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(Cycling News) 10 Things To Know Before Racing Unbound Gravel

May 31, 2021

Cyclingnews spoke to gravel racer Amy Charity to unlock the secrets of the race before her third start in Emporia, Kansas.

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(Wise Athletes Podcast) SBT GRVL with Amy Charity

May 27, 2021

Listen in as podcast hosts Glen and Joe talk to Amy Charity about the 2021 SBT GRVL (Steamboat Gravel race).

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(VeloNews) Four $1,000 entries to SBT GRVL drop Tuesday

March 31, 2021

People for Bikes is selling four entires into the SBT GRVL race for $1,000 each, with $750 to $850 of each entry qualifying as a tax-deductible contribution to the nonprofit cycling advocacy group.

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(Outside Business Journel) Revolutions Will Be Televised: Live Gravel Racing Coverage Comes to TV

March 24, 2021

SBT GRVL, Wahoo Fitness, and Broadcast Partner MTN TV Announce Live Race Coverage. SBT GRVL, one of the world’s premier gravel cycling events, along with new Official Technology Partner and Presenting Broadcast Sponsor Wahoo Fitness…

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(Pitch Engine) A Match Made in Steamboat – Point6 To Sponsor SBT GRVL

March 24, 2021

Point6, the family-owned manufacturer of superior merino wool socks, base layers and accessories will join the incredible Steamboat Gravel event in 2021 as an official sponsor…

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(Bicycle Retailer) Steamboat’s Only Merino Brand Joins Forces With The Country’s Premier Gravel Event

March 24, 2021

Point6 will be the “Official Merino Sponsor” and a Silver Level sponsor. Racers, families and friends will be able to check out products in the Expo area.

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(Pitch Engine) Gravel on TV: SBT GRVL to air two-hour live broadcast

March 12, 2021

SBT GRVL and its sponsor Wahoo Fitness will produce a two-hour live broadcast of the gravel race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado when some 3,000 riders are slated to take the start line on August 15, 2021…

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(Forbes) The Gravel Revolution In Cycling Is Being Driven By Epic Events Like SBT GRVL

February 18, 2021

This new-ish gravel event has only been run once in 2019, yet it’s become one of the core destinations on the gravel calendar.

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(Pitch Engine) SBT GRVL adds 500 spots, plus added an e-bike category

December 2, 2020

The Steamboat Springs, Colorado, gravel race has a few new things in the works, and promoter Amy Charity is optimistic that the mass-start event will go ahead on August 15, 2021, after COVID-19 effectively wiped out the 2020 season…

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