With Pace Gravel Burn recap with Bradyn Lange and Dan Craven
Nov 2, 2025
Bradyn Lange, a professional cyclist and media rider at Gravel Burn, and Dan Craven, a former pro racer from Namibia and the event's lead moto, discuss the exhilarating chaos of the inaugural Gravel Burn. Bradyn shares his insights from racing sidelined by illness, capturing in-race media. Dan highlights his diverse racing journey, local terrain comparisons, and the adventure ethos that defines the event. They delve into the wild challenges of the course, unique safety considerations, and the vibrant camaraderie among riders, encouraging listeners to explore Namibian bike culture.
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Axel’s Defining Summit Win
- Axel Dubois-Pervo emerged as the dominant rider after a decisive head-to-head summit finish win over Ashley Moulman-Pasio.
- That stage shifted everyone's perception of who could control the race and GC dynamics.
Game Drive After The Race
- Payson and Bradyn took a pre-awards game drive in Shamwari and saw rhinos, giraffes, elephants, and a lion fresh off a meal.
- The safari contrasted sharply with the chaotic, noisy race environment that likely scared wildlife away during stages.
Course Profiles Understated Difficulty
- Stage profiles hid true difficulty: short stages with heavy climbing or long flat days with brutal washboard still shredded riders.
- The route's remoteness and raw terrain increased attrition and mechanical rates across the week.