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‘Unbound 200 being my first gravel race seems a bit unhinged’ – Special ed teacher Jake Richards on his path from Little 500 to Life Time Grand Prix

Jake Richards in the Little 500.

There are some late arrivals to serious gravel now and Jacob 'Jake' Richards is one who has not just ambition, but a plan. The 27-year-old earned a second entry into the wild card field at this year's Life Time Grand Prix series, and wants to be a pro rider. However, he doesn't want to just get paid to ride, but wants "to make a big difference in others' lives".

He'll take the start on Thursday in the pro field at the Sea Otter Classic gravel race, though most eyes will be on 2025 Grand Prix champion Cameron Jones (Scott Sports USA-RCC) and three-time Grand Prix winner and defending Sea Otter Classic winner Keegan Swenson.

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