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  • How to setup a bicycle route on your phone

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    How to setup a bicycle route on your phone

    How do you get a gravel route on your phone? This post will get you started.

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  • How to finish a 100km gravel ride when you’re not ready?

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    How to finish a 100km gravel ride when you’re not ready?

    The right thing to do for any race is to be prepared. But, if you’re not, what can you do to maybe finish a 100km ride? Here’s one person’s strategy.

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  • What makes this a series?

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    What makes this a series?

    When we first announced the Iowa Gravel Series, the first question we got was “what makes this a series?” Which is the right question to ask.

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  • How do aid stations work?

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    How do aid stations work?

    A self-described “total noob”, i.e. someone new to gravel riding, reached out and asked a completely legit question, “explain it to me like I’m 5–how do the aid stations work?” This is a great question and I’m glad you ask. Aid stations are an opportunity for you to stock up on water and food and…

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  • What if something goes wrong?

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    What if something goes wrong?

    What do we do when the weather is crazy on race day? Don’t worry we got plans. In fact, our plans have plans, so read on to see what happens when mother nature is playing games with the Iowa Gravel Series.

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  • What about timing?

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    What about timing?

    Timing is kind of an important part of a race. So, what do we plan to do for the Iowa Gravel Series? Well, we want to make sure you have a great day in the saddle

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  • Bottom Bracket Biking Podcast

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    Bottom Bracket Biking Podcast

    When I was thinking about the Iowa Gravel Series and how to get the word out, I knew I wanted to talk to Anthony and Jenn. So, I reached out and they were amazing. To say the least, if I hadn’t already been a huge fan of the show, I certainly am now!

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  • Site is live! There’s so much to do…

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    Getting a site live is a big deal, so I’m just going to take a moment to celebrate this… Alright… celebration done. Now back to work. The idea of putting on 5 races in one season has been on my mind for some time. And, in theory I knew it would be a lot of…

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  • COVID-19 and 2021

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    COVID-19 and 2021

    COVID-19 has created challenges for every business, racing is no exception. Here’s what we’re doing to help make sure you have a great day in the saddle.

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