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Video: Almonzo100 – A Gravel Road Race

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 Video by Royal Antler:

How does a man move and shape a culture? Our love of storytelling compelled us to find out, so we dug into the story of the Almanzo 100 gravel road race–the granddaddy of them all. We found that a single man’s passion for community has manifested itself in a bike race. The challenge: to race 100 miles of gravel roads without assistance or outside support. Pain and suffering exist temporarily, but the satisfaction of a battle won will empower these racers the rest of their lives. Call it a movement if you’d like but please don’t call it a fad. Gravel racing is here to stay.

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Joey Brown
Joey Brown
11 years ago

My idea of a race! Bucket list worthy.

Hustle Rustle
Hustle Rustle
11 years ago

Great video! Gravel racing is blowing up. There are many races like this all over the Midwest.

anon
anon
11 years ago

Do i have to be a hipster to race this?

MNJ
MNJ
11 years ago

@Anon, daily commuters, dedicated road cyclists, mountain bikers, casual riders, local cat road racers and everyone in between ride the event, so that’s a no. Although it seems that was a sarcastic comment…

As someone who has entered and completed the Almanzo the last three years I can attest to how amazing this ride is. Self supported gravel century on back country roads. The race itself is tough with some very steep climbs. The people who enter have great sportsmanship. Some riders are there to win but for many its to have a good time.

A big thanks to Chris Skogen for organizing this event and putting in such hard work, definitely appreciate it. Can’t wait for next year, bring on the gravel.

T.C. Worley
11 years ago

Anon, ANYONE can race this thing! Get tough and come ride!

Henry
Henry
11 years ago

TO: anon

No but you can’t be a dumbass

Xris
Xris
11 years ago

Probably not, you just can’t be a dick.

noko
noko
11 years ago

If anyone takes offense to being called a hipster, it is a hipster

cat 1 doper
cat 1 doper
11 years ago

what about a beard? Does one have to have a beard?

bc
bc
11 years ago

The video is interesting, but that song is unlistenably bad. I’m ready to remove my ears.

Psi Squared
Psi Squared
11 years ago

I’m gonna put that ride on my to-do list.

KAS
KAS
11 years ago

Ridden the Almanzo 2 times after riding a Gentleman’s 100 in 2009. All 3 are in the top-5 rides of my life. Chris Skogen loves cycling and people and it shows. You will suffer, be humbled, ride alone, ride with a kind stranger. Do it, see for yourself and meet some awesome people along the way.

Dave
Dave
11 years ago

This is awesome! I currently live on Kodiak and ride a gravel road regularly, summer and winter (studded). Where can I find more info regarding race locations? I would love to see a race on the island as well, since we have lots and lots of unpaved hilly roads.

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