We’re excited to announce our 2027 partnership with Julbo! Gravel racing demands eyewear that can handle everything - changing light, dust, long hours in the saddle, high speeds, and constantly evolving terrain. That’s exactly why we chose Julbo. Their performance-driven design, incredible field of vision, secure fit, and REACTIV photochromic lens technology make Julbo an ideal match for the unpredictable conditions we face on race day. We’re proud to have Julbo protecting the eyes of True Grit Racing in 2027 and can’t wait to put their eyewear to work all season long. Welcome to the team, Julbo. #TrueGritRacing #julboeyewear #GravelRacing #GravelCycling

Check out our latest blog post for more info on our partnership with Silca in 2027 https://truegritracing.net/true-grit-racing-partners-with-silca-for-2027-introducing-the-protocol-tire-line/ #silca #silcatires #silcaprotocoltires

Please join us in welcoming Adam to the team! Adam is carrying massive momentum into next year following a standout 2026 campaign. Fresh off a spectacular category victory at the Thunder Bay Thriller, his recent track record also includes a 2nd place finish at Pit XCO (Sport Plus) and Fast Fitty, a 3rd place podium at the Dirty Donut, and a strong top category performance at UNBOUND Gravel 50. Adam has consistently demonstrated elite determination on the dirt while continuing his vital work advocating for what individuals living with multiple sclerosis can achieve in competitive sport. Joining forces with True Grit Racing opens an exciting new chapter. Supported by the team, Adam will be taking on an ambitious 2027 calendar packed with premier regional gravel series and select Life Time Grand Prix events. Keep an eye out for the new kit on the Ann Arbor gravel roads soon! #gravelrace #gravelracing #gravelracer #truegritracing

Big news for the 2027 season!! True Grit Racing is proud to officially announce our partnership with @silca_velo for their brand-new line of Protocol gravel tires! We’ve already been testing the Protocol lineup in race conditions, and to say we’re impressed is an understatement. The combination of speed and comfort they deliver is a game-changer for our upcoming calendar. The Protocol range is engineered to tackle any terrain we encounter, with specific tread patterns for different conditions:     •    RCG-1 (Hardpack): Built for pure speed. It’s incredibly light and fast-rolling, perfect for those high-speed sections and pavement transitions.     •    RCG-3 (Mixed/All-Around): Featuring a versatile tread with tightly spaced, elongated center knobs that increase in size as they move outward for enhanced grip.     •    RCG-4 (Loose/Aggressive): When the terrain gets tough, this one steps up. It features an aggressive, wide-spaced knob profile with larger lugs designed for maximum traction. Whether we’re on fast-rolling hardpack or technical loose gravel, these tires give us the confidence to push the pace at the front of the field. Excited to roll on these throughout our 2027 campaign. Huge thanks to the team at SILCA for the support! #TrueGritRacing #SILCA #ProtocolTires #GravelCycling

We have our first Woman in the Club Racer Team officially onboard! We are excited to announce that Anna will be leading the charge for our women’s club racers! Anna, from Cleveland, Ohio, has been riding for just three years and has quickly made her mark in the gravel scene. She has competed at Unbound, Coast to Coast (MI), and numerous local events, most recently finishing 2nd overall female at Magnolia Gravel Galore. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Anna brings grit, resilience, and a competitive spirit to every event. She’s passionate about growing women’s participation in gravel and encouraging more girls to get on bikes. She feels most at home with dirt under her tires, mud on her face, and a challenge ahead. After a serious crash nearly ended her cycling career last year, she was back on the bike as soon as she was cleared. Her first question to the paramedics after the crash? “Is my bike okay?” #womenincycling #gravel #gravelracer #gravelwomen

It took us longer than we thought, and we are very grateful for all the applications we received (apologies if I did not get back to every person), it’s never easy figuring this all out to give our team the best possible chance of success while also selecting folks that are aligned on our values etc. We are really excited about 2027 and between our Pro and Age Group Racer women, we will be on a lot of podiums and at a LOT of races! 2027 can’t start soon enough! 🔥 #gravel #gravelrace #womenincycling #gravelwomen

We are very excited to announce our final Female Pro Racer for 2027!! Kate started cycling in 2023 after growing up swimming and transitioning to ultrarunning in her 20s. She quickly progressed from Cat 5 to Cat 2 in 2025, then joined a domestic elite team for several nationally recognized road races in 2026. Kate began riding gravel in 2026 and quickly realized it was right up her alley. She loves the constant grind and longer distances and decided to make the gravel switch for the 2027 season. Welcome to the team Kate!! 2027 is going to be awesome! #gravelrace #womenincycling #womengravel #gravel

We are excited to announce our first Club Racer for 2027! Matt is originally from New York where he was part of the central park crit racing scene. For the last 6 years, he’s been living in Vermont where he’s found his passion for gravel racing. He’s raced at Unbound 200, The Rad, UCI races and will be at Big Sugar this October. In 2027 he’s targeting Gravel Worlds 300 and a UCI Gravel World Champions qualifier slot. At 6’3”, he’s built for big watts for long efforts. During the off season, Matt keeps his endurance engine burning with nordic skiing and spends his recovery days future minded building a race van that he says is “almost done”. Welcome to the team Matt!! #gravel #gravelrace #truegritracing

With our Pro and Age group teams pretty much stacked for 2027, we’re shifting our focus to filling the 8 slots on our Club racer team. Please see the website for details and apply there. #gravel #gravelrace #truegritracing #gravelcyclist

Our 2027 Men’s Pro roster is officially complete. 🔥 For 2027, Trey Shepard and Kyle Kalish will take on the Men’s Pro field, while Jacob Schneller will represent True Grit Racing in the U23/Pro ranks as one of the emerging young talents in American gravel. Trey brings experience racing against deep professional fields. Kyle adds a strong road and gravel background and has already represented Team USA in the Elite Men’s field at the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships. At just 21 - Jacob is already proving he belongs at this level. He raced the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix U23 field, finishing 8th at UNBOUND Gravel, only seven minutes off the win in an incredibly competitive field. Look for these guys next year as we take on the insanely competitive Lifetime Series in addition to all Major US gravel races. #gravel #gravelracing #truegritracing #gravelracer @treyshepard1 @kylekalish @jacob.schneller by