What is this about?
Well, first, it’s a class project for school. If it gains traction and people find it helpful, then I will see about continuing it.
The North American Gravel and MTB Racing Report is your one-stop source for the latest on gravel and endurance mountain bike racing in North America. It covers topics for amateur racers and tracks the latest about elite racing.
I chose this topic because I have found it very hard to find one place to track new event information, registration and lottery details, and domestic off-road professional racing news, among other key details that racers want or need to know.
It includes:
🔍 Our “Dig Deep” section, which features an interview with a race stakeholder
🏁 A roundup of information about new and exciting races
📆 Race registration dates and information
🚵 Updates about professional riders and racing
🔑 Training and racing tips
📍 Our favorite routes to explore
❤️ A race recommendation
If any of these interest you, subscribe so you don’t miss out each week...
Why subscribe?
There is a constant, uncoordinated stream of news about races, but not one place to find all of the information you need to know. Have you ever struggled to find when a race’s registration page opens, or what new race is happening when, or what races people like?
I do with work for you to bring off of this together in one place. This is the place to find all of that, and more, quickly and easily.
Who am I?
My name is Chris Mehlman. I am an elite-level endurance mountain bike and gravel racer. I have competed at the pointy end of races such as UNBOUND XL and Breck Epic and represented the US at Marathon MTB World Championships in 2022. I have the unique perspective of racing at a high level while also being a student and working a job. I am a senior at Colorado College majoring in Political Science and the operations manager for KC&E Adventures. I bridge the professional and amateur gap by sharing information relevant to all racers so you can make the most out of your season. Follow my adventures on Instagram and Strava and subscribe to my podcast, Everyday Cyclist Chats.
How do I decide what to write about each week?
Each newsletter will include sections on the following so you get what you need to know and the gossip you want to know.
Amateur racing news, including new races and race updates
When and how to register for events
Professional racing news
One training or racing tip
One of our recommended routes
One of our favorite races
