Inside Unbound 2025 | The Fastest Unbound Ever - With Alex Wild

Jun 11, 2025

Alex Wild, an elite gravel racer fresh from the 2025 Unbound 200, shares thrilling insights from one of the world's toughest races. He dives into race strategy, discussing the chaos of the early break and the dynamics of chase groups. Alex candidly reflects on what went right and wrong, revealing lessons on bike setup and nutrition. The conversation also touches on the pressures of competitive gravel racing and the sport's evolving landscape, balancing serious competition with its wild spirit.

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INSIGHT

Carb Intake Crucial for Performance

High carbohydrate intake has become crucial in competitive gravel racing like Unbound.
Sustaining about 170-194 grams per hour supports the immense power output needed over hours.

ANECDOTE

Early Crash and Pit Stop Strategy

Alex Wild crashed and had his first flat before arriving at the first aid station but still was ahead of schedule.
He used a quick pit stop strategy involving a musette and did not change his wheel initially.

INSIGHT

Crashes Are Inevitable in Gravel

Crashes are inherent in high-stakes competitive gravel racing and can't be fully eliminated.
Balancing safety with race conditions is complex, as overregulating might harm the race's spirit.

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Alex Wild is back, the elite gravel racer is fresh off the biggest gravel race in the world, the 2025 Unbound 200 . This is one of the craziest races on the planet. We get into it: the strategy, the chaos, the power numbers. Stick around till the end where Alex’s gives us his thoughts on who the real losers were in this 2nd round of the life time GP. This is a rare opportunity to peek inside the race. Alex breaks down how the race actually unfolded and gives us insight that we couldn’t see from the online coverage — how the early break with Cameron Jones happened, the chase group dynamic, and the decisions that either made your day or cracked you completely. He’s brutally honest about what went right, what went sideways, and what he’d do differently.We also go deep on the big-picture stuff: gravel licenses, bike setup, feed zones, and whether the sport’s getting too serious or still keeping that wild edge.

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