- Events surrounding Australia's first international gravel race RADL GRVL in partnership with Santos Tour Down Under, officially kicked off in Adelaide today with an eye-opening shakedown ride sponsored by Quadlock
- Over 100 cyclists joined the ride from the TDU Expo Village in Adelaide to Henley beach in little other than Budgy Smugglers - led by race co-founders Tiffany Cromwell and Valtteri Bottas
- The inaugural RADL GRVL pilot race takes place tomorrow in McLaren Vale outside Adelaide with a sold-out field of 300 riders.
- A cash prize purse of AUD 10,000 is up for grabs for the top placed male and female pro riders
Valtteri Bottas showing off his Canyon gravel bike at the RADL GRVL shakedown ride outside Adelaide today
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Adelaide, Australia January 18th - the events surrounding the inaugural RADL GRVL race taking place tomorrow, kicked off in Adelaide today with an attention-grabbing shakedown ride from the TDU expo, led by race co-founders Tiffany Cromwell and Valtteri Bottas. The group rode to the beach dressed in little other than the Australian swimwear brand Budgy Smugglers. The Shakedown ride was sponsored by phone-mount specialist Quad Lock.
Local pro cyclist, Tiffany Cromwell, has played a major role as race co-founder in bringing the international world of gravel cycling to her hometown of Adelaide. Together with her partner F1 driver Valtteri Bottas and Amy Charity, race director of one of the biggest US gravel races - SBT GRVL the line-up of races from the group is expanding globally. The first expansion of the GRVL Series took place in Bottas’ hometown of Lahti, Finland last June. Registration for FNLD GRVL 2024 opened last week.
Valtteri commented: “RADL GRVL is my first gravel race of the season, Tiffany and I have been here in South Australia for a few weeks training and enjoying the terrain. This time of year it’s always nice to focus on the bike for a bit before my day job starts back up next week, and I’m very much looking forward to testing my fitness tomorrow. We have a strong field of riders and there should be some great competition.”
RADL GRVL have a limited number of Quad Lock-branded Budgy Smugglers available at the TDU Expo village for those interested in getting their hands on a pair.
RADL GRVL race co-founders Tiffany Cromwell and Valtteri Bottas leading the shakedown ride
RADL GRVL SHAKEDOWN RIDE - Rider Tech & Gallery
Rider: Valtteri Bottas
Bike: Canyon Grail CFR (black) Sram Red, Zipp 353x Schwalbe G-one, Fizik Versus Evo 3D printer saddle. Custom one piece bar and stem designed by Tiffany Cromwell, inspired by the RADL GRVL course.
Bike: Canyon Grail CFR (black) Sram Red, Zipp 353x Schwalbe G-one, Fizik Versus Evo 3D printer saddle. Custom one piece bar and stem designed by Tiffany Cromwell, inspired by the RADL GRVL course.
Rider: Chloe Hosking
Bike: Custom Hosking flat bar gravel alloy frameset, custom 2012 Olympic paint job, Sram Red groupset, Wheel Science carbon gravel wheels with Goodyear Connector tyres.
Bike: Custom Hosking flat bar gravel alloy frameset, custom 2012 Olympic paint job, Sram Red groupset, Wheel Science carbon gravel wheels with Goodyear Connector tyres.
More images of gravel bike tech from the TDU Expo available in the media pack
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About GRVL Events
SBT GRVL was founded in 2019 by Amy Charity in Steamboat Springs CO. Since then, the event has grown to be the second largest gravel race in the USA. In 2023 Charity joined forces with Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell to co-found FNLD GRVL and subsequently the first ever RADL GRVL in partnership with Santos Tour Down Under, 2024.
Each year, GRVL Events continue to grow globally as cyclists have come to associate GRVL with a premium cycling experience in unique locations with a diverse and communal atmosphere, that’s as competitive and challenging as it is enjoyable.
SBT GRVL was founded in 2019 by Amy Charity in Steamboat Springs CO. Since then, the event has grown to be the second largest gravel race in the USA. In 2023 Charity joined forces with Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell to co-found FNLD GRVL and subsequently the first ever RADL GRVL in partnership with Santos Tour Down Under, 2024.
Each year, GRVL Events continue to grow globally as cyclists have come to associate GRVL with a premium cycling experience in unique locations with a diverse and communal atmosphere, that’s as competitive and challenging as it is enjoyable.
