When Brendan Johnston (Giant) crossed the line in Emporia in fourth place with a small fist pump in celebration, a tough day out was written all over his face, as while Unbound 200 may be known for being gruelling, even by its own standards, this had been one brutal ride.
"Unbound Gravel is never a straightforward race, and this year’s edition delivered some of the most challenging conditions I’ve experienced," said Johnston in a statement from his team, Giant, with the rider having taken on the race on a Giant Revolt prototype.
