# Unbound Gravel 2023 **URL:** \ **Category:** Racing\ **Tags:** gravel\ **Created:** [November 27, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142 "2022-11-27T20:12:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dhaulagiri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dhaulagiri/32/12890_2.png) [@Dhaulagiri](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dhaulagiri)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/1 "2022-11-27T20:12:57Z")
Lottery for the XL opens next week and the rest early next year. Did the 200 the past couple of years and will likely do some version again next year lottery gods willing. Who else is in (or at least planning on trying)? ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/2 "2022-11-27T21:30:27Z")
I still need some redemption from 2019, but I am doing FNLD GRVL the next week, so looks like I’m gonna need to wait another year. And I’m OK with that, TBH. I am also reaching the point where the excessively long events / races are losing their appeal somewhat. ETA - good luck with the lottery!!! ---
**Author:** ![Trash\_Panda](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trash_panda/32/85102_2.png) [@Trash\_Panda](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Trash_Panda)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/3 "2022-11-27T22:52:36Z")
I am going to try for the 100 mile single speed. Got in last year. ---
**Author:** ![webdev511](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/webdev511/32/135558_2.png) [@webdev511](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/webdev511)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/4 "2022-11-27T22:56:16Z")
did the 100 with a positive result despite grossly under estimating food needed before the checkpoint. Going to enter the lottery for the 200 and hope I have a job in time to cover the expenses. (lost the Meta layoff lottery, hope I Win the Unbound 200 lottery? 🤷‍♂️ ) If I don’t get in I’ll do Lost and Found on the same weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Trash\_Panda](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trash_panda/32/85102_2.png) [@Trash\_Panda](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Trash_Panda)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/5 "2022-11-27T22:57:12Z")
If Unbound falls thru. Check out these other gravel events in Kansas. All of them are before June, Flint Hills and La Grind use a lot of the same roads of past DK/Unbound. The Open Range (amazing terrain/views) had registration open this past Saturday and already has 180 sign up. > **[Flint Hills Gravel](https://flinthillsgravelride.com/)** > > April 08, 2023 > **[La Grind 2-Day Gravel Stage Race](https://www.ridelagrind.com/)** > > A multi day gravel grinding race located in the gravel grinding capital of the world, Emporia Kansas. [https://www.openrangegravel.com/](https://www.openrangegravel.com/) ---
**Author:** ![ABG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@ABG](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ABG)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/6 "2022-11-28T00:47:50Z")
I’m putting my name in the hat, hope to do the 200z I am also tired of longer events. ---
**Author:** ![alvaroe16](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alvaroe16/32/23917_2.png) [@alvaroe16](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alvaroe16)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2022, 12:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/7 "2022-11-28T12:18:14Z")
Open Range Gravel is an amazing race and ride! You get to ride through some amazing private lands and open range in Pratt, KS. Highly recommend it! It has a bit of sand, gravel, water crossings, Grass-vel. All of it! When you cross the finish line you get a chocolate milk… only ride I know where they do that! Its also organized by a great dude - US veteran! ---
**Author:** ![TooManyDogs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/toomanydogs/32/98121_2.png) [@TooManyDogs](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TooManyDogs)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/8 "2022-11-28T13:26:31Z")
Hoping to get in for the 200. Got in for 2021 but wilted in the heat at mile 100. So need to redeem myself. ---
**Author:** ![Dhaulagiri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dhaulagiri/32/12890_2.png) [@Dhaulagiri](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dhaulagiri)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/9 "2022-11-28T14:28:56Z")
> [@ABG](#): > > I am also tired of longer events Same…but if I get in I’ll still do one (send help) ---
**Author:** ![ABG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@ABG](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ABG)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/10 "2022-11-28T14:49:46Z")
After they find you, please find me and pick me up too. ---
**Author:** ![TooManyDogs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/toomanydogs/32/98121_2.png) [@TooManyDogs](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TooManyDogs)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/11 "2022-11-30T02:47:31Z")
Don’t bother with me. Just let me perish in the ditch 😜 ---
**Author:** ![Kuttermax](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kuttermax/32/101635_2.png) [@Kuttermax](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Kuttermax)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/12 "2022-11-30T18:06:31Z")
Planning to enter the 200 lottery. However given that they are now offering preferential entry to Lifetime Fitness members, I wonder how low the lottery chance will now be?? ---
**Author:** ![ABG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@ABG](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ABG)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/13 "2022-11-30T19:39:26Z")
I thought they always offered that treatment? I will be going out early to volunteer if I get in or dont get in. ---
**Author:** ![webdev511](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/webdev511/32/135558_2.png) [@webdev511](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/webdev511)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/14 "2022-11-30T19:52:22Z")
Lots of strings attached to that though. Have to have been a member at least six months at the time of the lottery is one. ---
**Author:** ![CincoGirl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/cincogirl/32/161915_2.png) [@CincoGirl](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CincoGirl)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/15 "2022-11-30T19:55:37Z")
It’s a shame Unbound is always the same weekend as my beloved Dead Swede (I’ll be doing the full hundo this year); I would love to volunteer/race some time. ---
**Author:** ![DaveWh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/davewh/32/13120_2.png) [@DaveWh](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DaveWh)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/16 "2022-11-30T20:01:11Z")
I’ll enter the lottery. Half of me wants to ride Unbound (it’s a bucket list race), the other half doesn’t (200 miles is hard no matter when, but especially early season in June)! I’m waiting for the post on “what tires are you running?”. Then this thread will explode 😆 ---
**Author:** ![ABG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@ABG](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ABG)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/17 "2022-11-30T20:22:39Z")
What about aero bars ---
**Author:** ![webdev511](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/webdev511/32/135558_2.png) [@webdev511](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/webdev511)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/18 "2022-11-30T21:55:33Z")
GK SK+ 43mm for tires were flawless for me last year. Put a new set on in May. Will do the same again this year. IF I get into the 200, I’ll give the Farr Carbon Aero Bolt-on Large a try well in advance of the event. > **[Farr Carbon Aero Bolt-On Large | Ridefarr](https://ridefarr.com/product/farr-carbon-aero-bolt-on-large/)** > > We heard the requests and comments. “can’t you also make a slightly longer version? “ Well, YES WE CAN and here it is! We took the new shape of the Alloy Aero Bolt-On ( with that curved front ) and extended it by roughly 5cm to offer even more hand... ---
**Author:** ![JHow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71e660/32.png) [@JHow](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JHow)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/19 "2022-11-30T22:23:41Z")
I might try for xl. It’s cheaper than the 200! But I have to pay for my own snacks 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Dhaulagiri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dhaulagiri/32/12890_2.png) [@Dhaulagiri](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dhaulagiri)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142/20 "2022-11-30T23:12:06Z")
> [@JHow](#): > > It’s cheaper than the 200! Cheaper, yes, but not as much cheaper as in year’s past if I’m not mistaken. Plus you have to pay for the tracker as well! 😸 [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/unbound-gravel-2023/78142.md?page=2)