I Accidentally Qualified For The UCI World Championships | Dan's First Gravel Race

How did Dan end up tackling the notorious Gralloch Gravel Race in Scotland? And more importantly, how did he get on?!

Join Dan as he takes you on his adventure through the stunning but brutal Scottish Borders, home to this challenging UCI Gravel World Series qualifier. From the last-minute decision to race, to arriving in the beautiful Scottish landscape, we get an inside look at his race plan (or lack thereof!) and what The Gralloch is all about.

Then, it's race on! Follow Dan as he navigates the demanding course, gets a closer look at the Canyon Grail CFR RIFT he's putting through its paces, and experiences the highs and lows as he hits the halfway point and pushes through to that incredible finish line feeling.

If you love gravel racing, epic cycling adventures, or just want to see how Dan fares against one of the UK's premier gravel events, this one's for you!

⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 Intro
00:20 How Did Dan End Up Riding This Race?!
01:15 The Scottish Land Awaits Dan!
01:38 Dan’s Plan For The Race
03:35 What Is The Gralloch Gravel Race?
05:07 The Race Is On
08:33 The Canyon Grail CFR RIFT Dan Is Using
11:23 Back To The Race, The Halfway Point
14:20 80km Into The Race
16:00 That Finish Line Feeling

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