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Unbound Gravel XL: Rob Britton outlasts Lachlan Morton for overall win while Heather Jackson scores solo women's victory

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Rob Britton reacts to his victory in 2025 Unbound Gravel XL.

Rob Britton (Factor Bikes) pounded his way across 359 miles in Kansas to set a new course record and won the men's title in the 2025 Unbound Gravel XL on Saturday morning in Emporia. In the women's division, Heather Jackson (Herbalife-Canyon) took the solo victory  and also recorded the fastest time for any woman.

The Canadian rider had been chasing Lachlan Morton (EF Education-EasyPost) throughout the night and finally made the catch and pass with just under 10 miles for one of the biggest victories of his career. He completed the 350-plus mile course in 17 hours, 49 minutes, 51 seconds, with Morton 5:44 behind for second place.

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