We Tried To Win A Gravel Race On A MTB

Adam and Rich head to North Wales to take on Graean Cymru, a 104km UCI Gravel World Series event at Llyn Brenig. Can an XC mountain bike hold its own against a dedicated gravel bike on a 100km+ fast-paced course?

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Introduction & Race Preview
00:27 - What is Graean Cymru?
01:22 - Course & Event Overview
02:41 - Course Reconnaissance
03:26 - Can an XC Bike Compete?
05:07 - Night Before Prep & Strategy
09:08 - Race Day Arrival
11:44 - Fueling & Hydration Strategy
14:05 - The Race Begins
16:21 - In the Thick of the Race
18:08 - Rich's Canyon Lux XC Bike Setup
21:10 - Adam's Propain Terrel Gravel Bike Setup
23:34 - Race Action & Final Descents

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