The Monuments of Gravel with Paul Voss

In this episode, Thomas sits down with Paul for a discussion
that's part update, part deep dive into the Monuments of Gravel.


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Paul's Recent Adventures & Race Recaps


Paul kicks things off by sharing tales from his busy past few
weeks since Unbound. He talks about his last races, *Blåvandshuk
Gravel* in Denmark and Eislek Gravel Luxembourg. He also spills
the beans on a recent multi-day trip to Spain for a special
project involving a new ABUS gravel helmet he helped develop Find
out what it's like to ride through a desert in 40-degree heat for
a film shoot.


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Rad am Ring Preview


Looking ahead, Paul shares his expectations and tips for the
upcoming Rad am Ring gravel race in the Eifel region of Germany.
What tire size does he recommend? What kind of course can
participants expect? And who are the key contenders to watch at
the pointy end of the field? If you're racing Rad am Ring, this
is a must-listen!


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The "Monuments of Gravel"


Then, we talk about Thomas's new classification system for gravel
races. With the gravel calendar becoming increasingly packed, how
do we distinguish between events? Is it time to have a
classification system? Thomas thought so and recently released
his take on it over on his The Gravel Stack newsletter. 


In this episode, he runs his preliminary list of the five
Monuments of Gravel by Paul to get his opinions and feedback.
Join Thomas and Paul as they debate the merits of each race,
considering factors like prize money, media production,
historical significance, and the overall rider experience. This
lively discussion will make you rethink what truly defines a
"monument" in the rapidly evolving world of gravel cycling.


The Five Tiers of Gravel Races post:
https://thegravelstack.substack.com/p/the-five-tiers-of-gravel-races