SEE YOU IN 2021

Before 2020 became such a weird year, I got the opportunity to win a scholarship from the Michigan Gravel Race Series. This gave me the chance to dip my feet into Gravel racing throughout Michigan. I didn't get the chance to do many races, but completing two safely during Covid was more than I could have asked for. Let me tell ya, it has been a blast and I cannot wait until the next season starts!

Winning this scholarship has meant so much to me! It's opened up a whole new world that I have never experienced. So far it's pushed me, challenged me, and gotten me to step way out of my comfort zone.

There were lots of firsts for me. This didn’t just expand my experiences, it also brought back memories of learning how to ride a bike...but this time it was learning with clipless pedals. Who would have thought that you could have this much fun on a bike? It has become one of my new happy places to just get out and ride. I still have lots more to learn but I'm having a hell of a time along the way. I can’t express my gratitude enough for the opportunities given to me from MGRS. Thank you sooooooo much! You have changed my life. 

Thanks to all the sponsors! Matt and Jenny, Lauf for an amazing gravel bike, Grand Rapids Bicycle Company, MGRS, Velocity, HammerNutrition, Squirt for keeping my True Grit extra shiny, and everyone else behind the scenes who helped pull this all together. It's such a joy to be a part of this and I can't wait to meet the next year's winner. I'm sure they'll love it just as much as I do. Hope to see ya out there!

Best regards,  

Calvin (gravelslayer) 😊