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The Next Five Years of the Life Time Grand Prix
The series survived its startup phase. What it does now might decide whether gravel becomes a top discipline or stays an American curiosity.
Oct 23
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Kyle Dawes
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Cycling Needs More Outsiders
A year of writing Built on Bikes has convinced me that not knowing the sport’s history is an advantage, not a handicap.
Oct 16
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Kyle Dawes
10
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Gravel Worlds Showed Us What American Gravel Broadcasting Could Be
Vibes-based broadcasting, a majority female commentary team, development racing done well, and the brands quietly making it all possible
Aug 28
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Kyle Dawes
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Why Cycling Brands Should be Sponsoring Collegiate Cycling Programs
A breakdown of the opportunity, the economics, and a practical roadmap for brands ready to invest in the next generation of American cyclists
Aug 14
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Kyle Dawes
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The Tour de France Femmes Is the Most Important Race in Cycling. Here Is Why.
What data from McKinsey, Bank of America, and Zwift reveals about women's cycling's potential to transform the sport in the United States
Jul 31
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Kyle Dawes
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USA Cycling Has an $18 Million Plan for LA 2028 and a Former Olympian is Helping Fund It
Mari Holden on why America's scrappy approach to funding the sport might be its biggest advantage
Jul 10
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Kyle Dawes
7
What Would It Actually Take to Bring WorldTour Racing Back to the United States?
A case for why the United States should stop following Europe's playbook and start writing its own
Jun 19
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Kyle Dawes
8
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Mach1 Devo Is Proof That Culture Wins
How Nina Machnowski built a U23 team from scratch that is already producing podium contenders in America's premier off-road series
Jun 12
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Kyle Dawes
6
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Unbound by the Numbers: Why the Biggest Gravel Race in the World is Still Growing
Record viewership, massive economic impact, and stories nobody is telling. My takeaways from a week in Emporia.
Jun 5
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Kyle Dawes
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The Secret Weapon Behind America's Olympic Cycling Success
A look at the Technology and Innovation Council, how AI helped deliver gold in Paris, and what it could mean for American cycling heading into the 2028…
May 1
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Kyle Dawes
8
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Sea Otter Classic 2026: Disruption, Development, and Why Cycling Is More Alive Than Ever
Every once in a while I get to write about my personal experiences within the cycling industry on this platform.
Apr 24
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Kyle Dawes
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How Zwift Could Change the Trajectory of Collegiate Cycling in the United States
Indoor racing, standardized competition, and a billionaire-backed platform could be exactly what collegiate cycling needs to finally grow.
Apr 17
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Kyle Dawes
7
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