As a motocross racer and then BMX pro, Andrew Jackson traveled constantly, but this is his first time making it to Japan. Now he’s got his gravel bike and he’s ready to ride it all.

Champion gravel cyclist Keegan Swenson takes on 170 miles of dirt roads, interstate highways, and gas station hot dogs as he trains to win Unbound Gravel.

There’s no shortage of exciting races on the calendar – and maybe we’re partial to Strade Bianche because the event just concluded – but here are the reasons why cycling’s “sixth monument” is number one in our book.

There are some people in this world who stick to their passion exceptionally well. No matter what. They don't let money, other people...