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November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I also wrote about the situation between The Rift and the Gravel Earth Series.

Why did they break up? Why is Cuckoo Iceland a better name than you might think (unless you're into ornithology)? What's the (big) deal with "by The Traka"?

escapecollective.com/the-rift-get...
The Rift gets a cuckoo's egg from the Gravel Earth Series
The Rift and the Gravel Earth Series are parting ways, and a new race in Iceland has taken The Rift's place in the series.
escapecollective.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The highest-potential-impact rumor in gravel rn is the alleged move of Keegan to Specialized.

If it came fruition, how would it affect the upcoming season? To answer that, I did a bit of scenario planning.

escapecollective.com/keegan-swens...

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Keegan Swenson's rumored move to Specialized and the dawn of gravel's superteam era
What would the world of gravel look like in 2026 with a Specialized super team? A little thought exercise.
escapecollective.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
But I also don't think learning the intricacies of the LTGP in a supporting role for the quadruple champ would be a bad learning experience?

NBA analogy incoming: do you prefer the top draft pick going to run the show for the Kings or learning the game for the Spurs?
November 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I looked into her for a soon-to-drop piece and agree, especially mid-term. Her performances this year wd have placed her mid-pack in the main GP. The growth potential is big. If she makes a jump right away (possible!), she may compete for top spots right away.
November 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Of course. We already know that stuff is also changing on the women's side with e.g. Gee joining the team and more moves to come. If they'd want to give Sofia a proper domestique, Ruth could be the obvious choice.
November 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In that context, I'm curious about what happens to Tobin and whether or not they'll also have actual Domestiques.
November 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Several weeks ago Paul Voss and I, on a German episode of our podcast, discussed the rumors he had heard from credible sources that said Keegan wd be going to Specialized. He is allegedly also accompanied by Mads Würtz Schmidt to form a proper super team.
November 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM