Joe Laverick

The State of Gravel: 9 Post-Unbound Thoughts

The gravel ‘Triple Crown’ is on, the calendar goes quiet, and who’s going to build a team?

Jun 6 • Joe Laverick

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May 2026

12 Takeaways from Unbound Gravel

Lots of mud caused one hell of a day out in Kansas.

May 31 • Joe Laverick

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Welcome to Unbound week.

A strange sort of calm in Kansas.

May 26 • Joe Laverick

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14 Takeaways from the Traka

Which race is the big race? Incredible media, and work to be done.

May 2 • Joe Laverick

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April 2026

The Roadmap, revisited.

What can true change look like in pro-cycling?

Apr 30 • Joe Laverick

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10 Takeaways from Levi's Fondo.

$156,000 was on the line in a road-racing experiment that ignores the UCI.

Apr 28 • Joe Laverick

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9 Takeaways from Sea Otter Classic

Racing is faster, there's still safety issues, and why brands must try harder.

Apr 19 • Joe Laverick

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March 2026

The Peloton Economy

An investigation into the business, economics, and power structures that shape professional road racing.

Mar 30 • Joe Laverick

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7 Takeaways from Mid South Gravel

Pro race Friday, an emphasis on fun, and safety rears its head.

Mar 16 • Joe Laverick

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February 2026

Privateer Diaries: My 2026 Plans, and Maggie wins Down Under

Plus: My biggest ever training month, and some team news.

Feb 4 • Joe Laverick

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January 2026

€20M: The number Picnic–Post NL lost, and the number EF want.

Picnic–Post NL are close to bankruptcy, EF search for €20m more, and there's a Rockets-sized wildcard controversy.

Jan 30 • Joe Laverick

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Why Specialized Signed Keegan.

When certainty, timing, and finances align.

Jan 1 • Joe Laverick

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