@treyshepard1 went a long way to break a collarbone but in the true spirit of TRUE GRIT he rode with that broken collarbone for another 80 miles over some of the toughest gravel terrain there is!! We are beyond proud of your grit and determination Trey! Congrats on another amazing race! Read his race report here: https://truegritracing.net/breaking-bones-at-the-rift/

We have decided to expand our Pro team in 2027 to 3 racers! One of our core philosophies at TGR is built on equality. We want to continue to build our team equally between women and men. Our current racer lineup is 4 women and 4 men and we are expanding in 2027 to 6 Pro racers and 8 age group racers. This almost doubles our race team and we are really excited about rolling in to 2027 with a full roster of amazing people. Please take a look at our website www.truegritracing.net and send your race resume to info@truegritracing.net. We will send minimum requirements in our reply to you but generally speaking we are looking for women who are seasoned racers, are competing in the big US races and looking to elevate their racing and support in 2027. We may be a new team in gravel, and we are certainly different in our approach, but we are also the coolest team in gravel! 😊 Come join us! @bootz4walkin @laurienvandewalle @heather_wajer @gritgraceandgratitude #gravel #gravelracer #gravelracing #womencyclists #womeningravel

As we begin work on our 2027 racer lineup, sponsors, calendar etc it made sense to start work on recruiting our second Pro in the male category. We launched earlier this year with Trey and its time to add some firepower! If you are looking to join a team focused on growing the sport, racing hard and having fun - reach out! We are focused primarily on the US Gravel scene but do race The Traka and possibly other international events. Please spend some time on our website - www.truegritracing.net and reach out via email at info@truegritracing.net to start the application process. If you can provide any additional information in your email that will help get the ball rolling. We plan to make our final decision by late August and will announce our next male Pro then. #gravel #gravelracer #gravelracing

AJ @mountain_athlete_solutions getting in some pre-riding for @sbtgrvl tomorrow. He has the rest of the team very nervous now that he found a BMX track to rip around on! We can’t lie though - this is a great photo!!! @ignitioncoachco #gravel #gravelracer #alliedable

We finally found the time to launch our website today. Disclaimer - probably a few kinks still need to be worked out! 😁 The team has come a long way in a very short time and we have had incredible support from our partners and the gravel community to make this happen! Thank you @thebicyclestation @fuelyourgoodlife @squirt_cycling_us @schwalbetires We have become gravel friends with so many people in the last few months there are too many to even mention! Some folks have really helped us as we continue to develop this team so it’s worth mentioning a big thank you to @emilyjoynewsom @sofiasedona @thegrvldad and even that crazy guy @raddaddizzle We have an amazing team to finish out 2026 and really run head first into 2027! Our goal remains equal representation amongst women and men as well as having pro racers and age group racers! We have achieved that! Check out the website for racer profiles and info - www.truegritracing.net @treyshepard1 @laurienvandewalle @bootz4walkin @gritgraceandgratitude @heather_wajer @jonnylee_reeves @mountain_athlete_solutions @big_dude_biking #gravel #gravelracing #gravelracer

Huge congrats to Merrilee @bootz4walkin on her 6th place finish at BWR Montana yesterday! This was her first race in the Pro field and already a Top 10! Out women’s team is on fire and with half the year left we are excited to see what we can do! Thank you to our partners for helping our racers out there! @fuelyourgoodlife @thebicyclestation @squirt_cycling_us @schwalbetires #bwrmontana #belgianwaffleride #gravel #gravelracing

Finally starting to feel better after the #unboundgravel sickness that just wouldn’t leave my body!! Grabbed the #colnagoy1rs for a quick spin and all systems seem to be back online! #truegritracing #gravelracer #gravel

We are beyond excited to announce that Laurien @laurienvandewalle has joined @true.grit.racing as a Pro on our women’s team. She will join @bootz4walkin to make a very strong team going into @gravel_worlds Three years ago, Laurien started riding just to make friends and get fit. Today, she’s stepping up into the Pro ranks. Talk about a steep progression curve! After taking her first steps into the local Texas road, criterium and gravel racing scene in 2025, Laurien found her true calling on the dirt. This year she has upped her game with consistent, dedicated training and the results speak for themselves! Laurien has a flawless gravel podium streak and has won every gravel event she has touched this year, including massive field victories at Mid South and Unbound. Ready for the next chapter, Laurien will be be making her official debut in the Women’s Pro field at Lauf Gravel Worlds. Onward and upward - this is only the beginning! #womeningravel #gravel #girlsgonegravel #gravelracer

This is what we do and who we are - True Grit Racing was built on a simple belief: the best athletes don't get there alone. We are a community of gravel racers united by a passion for adventure, competition, and helping each other become the best versions of ourselves. From first-time racers to elite professionals, our team brings together athletes of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels who share a commitment to showing up, pushing limits, and supporting one another along the way. At True Grit Racing, inclusivity isn't just a value, it's part of our mission. We're committed to building a team that reflects the future of gravel cycling, with a goal of maintaining equal representation of men and women while actively encouraging and supporting more women to enter the sport. You'll find our riders at local gravel events, regional races, and some of the biggest competitions in the world, including the Life Time Grand Prix events, UCI Gravel World Series races, and iconic events such as Unbound, SBT GRVL, Mid South, Gravel Worlds, Leadville 100, Big Sugar, Valley of Tears, and Traka. But racing is only part of the story. True Grit Racing exists to help every athlete level up. We share knowledge, training insights, race experience, and encouragement. We meet up at events, cheer for each other's successes, and help each other through the inevitable challenges that come with chasing big goals. Whether you're racing for a podium, a personal best, or simply the finish line, you'll always have teammates in your corner. We believe that grit is more than toughness. It's showing up when things get hard. It's embracing discomfort, chasing growth, and supporting others on the same journey. @jonnylee_reeves @bootz4walkin @treyshepard1 @mountain_athlete_solutions @heather_wajer @big_dude_biking

Another #unboundgravel has come and gone. Another epic sufferfest that makes this race what it is. So much to unpack n this event from all of us but one of the highlights was a team dinner with some fellow minded gravel racers. Almost none of these people have ever met face to face before our dinner but we had fun and easy conversation regardless. Thanks to the team for helping make not just this dinner but the whole week fun and exciting! @treyshepard1 @mountain_athlete_solutions @heather_wajer @big_dude_biking Thanks to @shepardjrr2 @laurienvandewalle @gritgraceandgratitude and @clevelandchickbikes for joining us to share stories and keep the team on their best behavior! 😁 Next up for @true.grit.racing - @gravel_worlds where for the first time, the entire team will be together as we take on the 300, 150 and 75 mile distances. @thebicyclestation @fuelyourgoodlife @squirt_cycling_us @schwalbetires