Is Gravel Riding Just For Old People? | GCN Show Ep. 713

A video on YouTube. In Sports, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

The hosts discuss gravel cycling data, race statistics, e-bike regulations in Queensland, custom 3D-printed saddles, and share listener "bodge" hacks and updates on cycling records.

From the video

Answers: Is gravel cycling just a sport for older people, and what are the latest cycling news and tech updates?

Gravel cycling race statistics and demographics
Queensland e-bike rules and licensing
Selle Italia 3D-printed custom saddles
Tailfin bike packing bags
Elite Wheels DRIVE SL 48D wheels

What it concludes

Older age categories in gravel cycling are by far the most heavily subscribed and competitive relative to younger age groups.
Gravel cycling relies much more on endurance and less on explosiveness compared to road, cyclocross, or mountain biking.
Gravel bike purchase prices are the highest of any cycling discipline.
Marathon running is heavily skewed towards younger age categories (39 and under), unlike gravel cycling.
Cycling is less damaging to joints than running, allowing older participants to continue pain-free.
Bond Almond broke the Pan Am cycling record by riding from Alaska to Argentina in 75 days.

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