• Midnight Madness: UNBOUND Gravel Riders Share Their Stories at the Finish line | This is Gravel
    Jun 1 2025

    Midnight Madness at UNBOUND Gravel!

    Join hosts Matt Fowler and Neil Taylor for raw, unfiltered, live-recorded interviews straight from the finish line — captured between midnight and 3AM at one of the toughest gravel races on Earth.

    These are the real stories of grit, heartbreak, triumph, and survival — from elite athletes to everyday riders who dug deep to finish UNBOUND Gravel under the stars.

    Whether you're a gravel racer, endurance junkie, or just here for the human drama, this is a moment you won’t want to miss.

    📍 Recorded live at the UNBOUND Gravel finish line

    🕛 Between 12:00AM and 3:00AM — exhausted, emotional, and unforgettable

    🎤 Hosted by: Matt Fowler & Neil Taylor

    👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real-deal endurance cycling content!

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    36 mins
  • Unbound Energy in Emporia: The People, the Bikes, the Buzz – This is Gravel EP:1002
    May 16 2025

    Unbound Energy in Emporia: The People, the Bikes, the Buzz – This is Gravel EP:1002
    The gravel world has landed in Emporia, and the excitement is real! In this episode of This is Gravel, hosts Matt Fowler and Neil Taylor dive into all things Unbound Gravel 2025—from the riders and rigs rolling into town to the energy building on Commercial Street.

    They share what it’s like being on the ground as Emporia transforms into the gravel capital of the world and reflect on what this event means to the local community and the broader gravel scene. Whether you're racing, spectating, or just soaking up the atmosphere, this episode captures the buzz and spirit of Unbound week.

    Tune in as Matt and Neil bring you stories, first impressions, and their signature take on the biggest week in gravel cycling!

    #ThisIsGravel #UnboundGravel #EmporiaKansas #GravelCycling #GravelGuru

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    41 mins
  • Season 10 Kickoff: Where We Went, Content Overload, and Looking Ahead to 2025 - This is Gravel EP:1001
    Feb 27 2025

    Season 10 Kickoff: Where We Went, Content Overload, and Looking Ahead to 2025 - This is Gravel EP:1001

    Welcome to the Season 10 premiere of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru! Hosts Matt Fowler and Neil Taylor kick things off by reflecting on where they’ve been and what they've been up to over the past months. They dive into the current state of the gravel cycling world, discussing the oversaturation of gravel content and what that means for enthusiasts and creators alike. With an eye on the future, they also share insights on how they're planning for 2025. Tune in for a look back, a peek ahead, and everything in between as we gear up for another exciting season of gravel adventures!

    #thisisgravel

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    56 mins
  • Going Coast to Coast | Rain, Sand, & High Water - This is Gravel EP:912
    Jun 28 2024

    Going Coast to Coast | Rain, Sand, & High Water - This is Gravel EP:912

    Back in the Gravel Guru studio this week are show hosts Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler. Neil is back from his longest race of the year up in Michigan doing 200 miles at the Coast to Coast event. Listen to this week's episode to hear all about his experience on the roads crossing an entire state in one day.

    All of this and so much more on this episode of This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru.

    Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered?

    Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com

    PLEASE Subscribe & Comment any questions you may have!

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    45 mins
  • Unreal Unbound - This is Gravel EP:911
    Jun 8 2024
    Unreal Unbound - This is Gravel EP:911 Back in the Gravel Guru studio this week are Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler to host This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. They are back after an exciting week of Unbound Gravel taking place here in Emporia Kansas. Tune in and follow along to their weeks and see how it unfolded. All of this and so much more on this episode of This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com PLEASE Subscribe & Comment any questions you may have! #thisisgravel #unboundgravel
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    59 mins
  • Late Night with Gravel Guru - This is Gravel EP:910
    Jun 5 2024

    Late Night with Gravel Guru - This is Gravel EP:910

    On this special edition of This is Gravel Neil and Matt head downtown to the finish line of Unbound Gravel. Though they saw the finishers sprinting down Commercial Street with the helicopter and drones hovering about that's not the content they wanted to bring out this year. Instead, they chose to be there for the final three hours of the finish line. They started their interviews for the day at midnight 17 and a half hours after the race began. This is just a snippet of some of the riders that finished Unbound Gravel in the final three hours of the day leading up to 3:00am.

    Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered?

    Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com

    PLEASE Subscribe & Comment any questions you may have!

    #thisisgravel #unboundgravel

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    27 mins
  • 4x Unbound Gravel Champion - Dan Hughes - This is Gravel EP:909
    May 25 2024

    4x Unbound Gravel Champion - Dan Hughes - This is Gravel EP:909

    Back in the Gravel Guru studio this week are Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler to host This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. They are joined in the studio this week by no one other than FOUR-time Unbound Gravel Champion Dan Hughes. Dan talks event history, route recon, and about general race day preparedness with us. All of this and so much more on this episode of This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com PLEASE Subscribe & Comment any questions you may have! #thisisgravel #unboundgravel
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    39 mins
  • Let's Talk Routes | Unbound Gravel 2024 - This is Gravel EP:908
    May 15 2024

    Let's Talk Routes | Unbound Gravel 2024 - This is Gravel EP:908

    Back in the Gravel Guru studio this week are Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler to host This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. Last Friday Unbound Gravel released the official routes for this year's race heading North out of Emporia so like any good hosts they jumped on their bikes Saturday morning to go pre-ride the entirety of the 100-mile route to share information they gathered.

    All of this and so much more on this episode of This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru.

    Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered?
    Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com

    Bike Information: Matts Bike: Niner RLT 9 Steel Single Speed - 42x18 Wheels - Spinergy Tires - IRC Boken Doublecross 42 Neils Bike: Lauf Seigla Drivetrain - Sram AXS Wheels - Thirteen Tires - Specialized Pathfinder Pros 47 PLEASE Subscribe & Comment any questions you may have! Route Maps & Athlete Guides: www.unboundgravel.com/routes/ Viewer Information: Gravel Guru is not affiliated with Life Time or Unbound Gravel for the production of this route video. #thisisgravel #unboundgravel
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    52 mins