Gravel racing – Monika Sattler

05 Nov

How I prepared for Trans Iowa

Posted 5. November 2013 By Monika Sattler

Trans Iowa was the most epic race for me this year. I was nervous. What did I get myself into? Would I be prepared? What equipment, tool or nutrition am I...

16 Oct

Inflated tires are overrated – The Filthy 50 race

Posted 16. October 2013 By Monika Sattler

It was a gorgeous fall day. In the 50s and sunny. Having learned my lesson from Heck of the North, I enforced my traditional carb-loading the day before. However, instead of...

30 Sep

Heck of the North – My toughest gravel race this year

Posted 30. September 2013 By Monika Sattler

First, thanks to Jeremy and the volunteers for putting on such a great race! This race has once again shown to me that gravel racing is a team sport and the...

18 Sep

Inspiration 100 gravel race – an accidental dehydration experiment

Posted 18. September 2013 By Monika Sattler

The stay in a cabin with ten fellow racers the day before the race (thanks to Charlie and his family) set the perfect atmosphere for a successful gravel race weekend –...