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Transcordilleras: Cycling through Colombia's Andes
OBED athlete Austin Sullivan embarked on the formidable Transcordilleras journey in Colombia's Andes. Spanning 620 miles over 8 days, this challenging adventure wove through breathtaking landscapes, fostering connections and unforgettable experiences along the way.
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Prepping for Unbound XL with Austin Sullivan
So, you're gearing up for the XL, huh? Recently, I've had a couple of friends reach out about equipment and how to best prepare. I've responded to them individually, but I thought it would be more convenient to condense my advice into a single post. This isn't a completely comprehensive list, but it covers some key highlights to consider, even if you're starting at the Unbound start line for one of the shorter distances. Let's dive in.
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The Long Haul: 299.9 Miles of Corn
We followed OBED ambassador, Austin Sulli on his journey on one of the most iconic Gravel Races: Gravel Worlds. The challenge? A tough field and overnight rains that produced a soupy, sandy slog. Join in on the 300-mile overnight excursion (The Long Voyage) that ended with Austin taking home 9th place.
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Race Recap: Gravel Worlds Nebraska
Follow along as Littleton, Colorado-based James Walsh pursues a Worlds jersey in his age group of the 150-mile event, ultimately finishing third. And join in on the overnight excursion of Chattanooga, Tenn. endurance racer Austin Sullivan, who took on the 300-mile Long Voyage, taking ninth overall.
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Loaded for Bear: Austin Sulli's Unbound XL Loadout
You're fit and ready for a big one: Unbound XL, 350 miles of self-supported gravel awesomeness. But what gear do you need, and where do you put it? OBED elite ambassador and Unbound XL vet Austin Sullivan takes us through his loadout for a big day (and night) in Emporia!
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Austin Sulli's Bikepacking Loadout
Bikepacking is a blast, but having all the right gear makes even more fun. OBED ambassador Austin Sullivan gives us a detailed breakdown of his loadout must-haves for a comfortable, fast bikepacking experience!
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Not all who wander are lost...
“The term ‘introverted extrovert’ applies to me,” Sullivan says. “I’m extremely outgoing, I need time to myself, to get away from the concrete jungle and structure, be outside, and let my mind wander."
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Florida, Man: Austin Wins HuRaCaN Lite
Breaking records, with style. Follow OBED Ambassador Austin Sullivan as he takes a wild journey breaking the record at one of Florida's biggest bikepacking events.
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Broken: Austin's Injury Comeback
Sometimes, life—and broken bones—get in the way. Obed gravel ace Austin Sullivan turned his injury a sure recipie for a winter of discontent—into one where he's refreshed and raring to go this season. All it takes is perspective... and some World Cup soccer on TV!
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Simply Epic: Austin Takes on Breck Epic
From gravel to mountain biking, Obed ambassador Austin Sullivan was with our team in Steamboat, Colorado for SBT GRVL, then skittered across the sky to Breckenridge, Colorado for a bucket list MTB race: The iconic Breck Epic. Tag along... at altitude!
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Living the Dream: Introducing Obed rider Austin Sullivan
We all want to "live the life" and ride every and anything, all the time. Obed assembly ace Austin Sullivan does just that. When it's quitting time, he's out. Out for Unbound XL. Out for a long bikepacking weekend in Georgia. Out for a fast sesh with friend on the local trails. Or a big mountain bike stage race in the Colorado Rockies. We'll be following along with Austin as he explores and escapades across America this summer and fall. Learn more about Austin in o...
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Good Times at Altitude: our SBT GRVL Redux
Resident endurance rider and OBED team member Austin Sullivan traveled to the iconic SBT GRVL race in a support role, helping to get OBED riders dialed in for race day at our expo booth. That’s not to say he didn’t get to enjoy the fire roads and singletrack that the Steamboat Springs area has to offer before and after the race though! Read more about our weekend in the Rockies here.
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