In this episode, Thomas invited pro racer and gravel YouTube’s finest, Madeleine “Maddy” Nutt, to muse about the potential of a "Gravel Bubble". They explore whether the rapid growth of professional gravel and the explosion of events are sustainable, or if the sport is heading toward a correction.
🎙️ Time Stamps & Chapters:
- [00:00:00] Intro: All Gravel Awards update, the end of the Santa Cruz htSQD era, and a teaser for the Gravel Power Rankings.
- [00:12:12] The Gravel Bubble with Maddy Nutt: Is the Gravel Bubble upon us? A conversation with Maddy Nutt.
🚀 Topics & Discussion Points:
- The Race Explosion: Did the gravel racing circuit grow too quickly to sustain itself?
- The Pro Wave: With gravel booming, more and more riders try to make their living as a gravel pro. Is the market getting over-saturated?
- The Sponsorship Situation: What do pros have to provide to their partners if they want more than equipment deals?
- Is gravel a fad?
Featured in this Episode:
Thomas Euler: Host of the Gracing Podcast and author of the The Gravel Stack Newsletter. Follow Thomas on the socials.
