Chasing Dust and Fun at the Core4 Gravel Race
I spent yesterday cleaning about three pounds of Iowa silt out of my drivetrain, which can only mean one thing: the core4 gravel race is back on my mind. If you've never spent a few hours grinding through the hills around Iowa City, you might wonder why anyone would voluntarily sign up for 100 miles of dust and steep climbs. But that's the thing about this specific race—it's not just about the mileage; it's about the sheer variety of stuff they throw at you. It's one of those events that feels like a neighborhood block party that somehow turned into an epic endurance challenge. ...