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Jackie Tyson

Does drafting ruin the spirit of gravel? Top women to discuss with Unbound organisers

Sofia Gomez Villafañe on her way to victory at Leadville Trail 100 MTB, part of the Life Time Grand Prix.

What would another year of gravel be like without a little controversy about taming the casual, free-range style of racing and making it more conventional? Earlier controversies for the use of aero bars among the pros have faded from most gravel debates these days, now replaced with concerns over mass starts and drafting. 

Life Time, which operates the Life Time Grand Prix series in the US, wasn’t waiting for the next round of sparring and has been assessing and adjusting guidelines for their off-road races, specific to elite fields. 

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