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ABOUT TRUE GRIT RACING

Who We Are

We believe extraordinary things happen when passionate people chase big goals together. True Grit Racing brings together professionals and age-group athletes who train, race, and grow alongside one another. 

You'll find us racing at local gravel events, regional races, and some of the biggest races in the world.

What We Believe

We believe the future of gravel should look different. True Grit Racing is committed to equal representation of women and men because diverse teams are stronger, more welcoming, and more inspiring. By creating more opportunities for women to compete, connect, and thrive in gravel, we're helping shape a better future for the sport.

Where We Race

You'll find our riders at local gravel events, regional races, and some of the biggest races in the world, including the Life Time Grand Prix events, UCI Gravel World Series races, and iconic events such as Unbound, SBT GRVL, Mid South, Gravel Worlds, Leadville 100, Big Sugar, Valley of Tears, and Traka.

World-Class Racing

Chasing ambitious goals & competing in some most demanding gravel events in world.

Driven By Adventure

Embracing every mile, every challenge, & every opportunity to grow as athletes & teammates.

United By Grit

Supporting one another through training, competition, and the shared pursuit of excellence.

Where We'll Be in 2026

January

Milano Cookie Crusher

February

Lit Whizzy

March

Valley of Tears
MidSouth
Rattlesnake Grind
East Texas Showdown

April

Castell Grind
The Wire Donkey

May

The Traka
Highlands Gravel
Gonzo Graveler
Unbound Gravel
Montana Gravel Challenge
Garden City Gravel

June

SBT Gravel
Dusty Bandita
BWR Montana
Kowtown

July

The Last Best Ride
Foco Fondo

The Rift - Iceland

Lewis and Clarke Gravel Classic

The Pancake Gravel Race

August

Lauf Gravel Worlds

September

Rebecca’s Private Idaho
US National Gravel Championships
Doss Gravel

October

Central Texas Showdown
Big Sugar

November

Spirit World
R3 Express

December

West Texas Showdown
Graffiti Grinder

racing is only part of the story

More Than Racing

True Grit Racing exists to help every athlete level up. We share knowledge, training insights, race experience, and encouragement. We meet up at events, cheer for each other's successes, and help each other through the inevitable challenges that come with chasing big goals. Whether you're racing for a podium, a personal best, or simply the finish line, you'll always have teammates in your corner.

Stronger Together Through Every Challenge

  • We believe that grit is more than toughness.
  • It's showing up when things get hard.
  • It's embracing discomfort, chasing growth, and supporting others on the same journey.

Our Trusted Partners

Proudly partnered with industry-leading brands that share our passion for performance, innovation, and the growth of gravel cycling. Their support helps our riders compete, progress, and represent the spirit of True Grit Racing at every level.

Providing riders with trusted cycling expertise, premium gear, and dependable support.

Helping athletes fuel training, recovery, and race-day performance with confidence.

Delivering advanced lubrication solutions for smooth, efficient, and reliable performance.

Trusted tire technology offering exceptional grip, durability, and control on every ride.

Every ride has a story

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Whether you're racing for a podium, a personal best, or simply the finish line, you'll always have teammates in your corner.

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  • Please join in for a short shakeout ride on Thursday evening. We are leaving from the Expo center at 4pm. Please arrive by 3:45pm as we plan to do some giveaways! @gravel_worlds @fuelyourgoodlife #gravelracing #gravel #gravelracer
  • WELCOME TO TRUE GRIT RACING, JULIE FISHER! 🚴‍♀️🔥 True Grit Racing is excited to welcome Julie Fisher to the team! Julie brings nearly a decade of racing experience across gravel, mountain bike, and stage racing. Since beginning her racing journey in 2016, she has built an impressive résumé highlighted by podium finishes at The Mid South, La Grind Stage Race, Unbound Gravel and the USA Cycling Gravel National Championship. Her experience, consistency, and competitive drive make Julie a great addition to True Grit Racing. We’re excited to have Julie wearing the True Grit Racing colors and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in 2027. Welcome to the team, Julie!
  • We announced our official partnership with @livwatches yesterday, getting an early jump on our 2027 season. We are excited to be showing off some of these incredible #gravelwatches in 2 weeks at our next big #gravelrace @gravel_worlds Come check them out and meet the team on Thursday evening where we are hosting a shakeout ride at 4pm. Seriously though - how cool are these watches??
  • Please join us on Thursday Aug 20th at 4pm for a fun shakeout ride! We will start at the Expo Center and head out for an easy paced 10 miles of gravel fun! We will have a professional photographer on course to grab some images for you and be back to the expo center in less than an hour. Stay tuned for some guest ride leader announcements!! All are welcome! @gravel_worlds @fuelyourgoodlife
  • We are thrilled to announce that Chelsea Frengs has joined @true.grit.racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season! Chelsea is an endurance athlete from Pleasantville, New York, who spent years in triathlon before the dirt pulled her in for good and the results since have been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2026 alone, Chelsea podiumed at every single race she entered - including 3rd Overall Female at Unbound 200 and, most recently, 1st Overall Female at The Rift 200km in Iceland. She is the definition of quietly dangerous. A software engineer by day, Chelsea races the way she builds: methodically, patiently, with zero wasted effort - until it’s time to go, and then she just goes. Nine years sober, she’ll tell you endurance sport gave her more than fitness - it taught her how to keep showing up. We cannot wait to see what she does in the Pro field. This is only the beginning.
  • We are incredibly excited about announcing our next Pro Women to join the team for the remainder of 2026 and through 2027! Our Pro lineup continues to pack a punch!! #gravel #gravelracing #gravelgirl #gravelrace
  • We are growing significantly for 2027!! From an 8 racer team in 2026 we expect to go into 2027 with 22 riders! Almost tripling the team. Our Pro Men’s team is now full and we are actively looking to fill our Pro Women’s team next! We have 2 open slots on that team. For the Age Group Racers we have 3 open slots. 2 for women and 1 for men. The newly launched Club Racer team is wide open! We will be filling 4 women and 4 men’s slots. We will announce racers in late August, early September. To apply please visit the website and complete the racer application. Be sure to read the minimum requirements so you’re applying to the correct team. Website link in our profile or www.truegritracing.net
  • Jacob Schneller is a gravel and road racer from Lawrence, Kansas. After discovering cycling through Bike Across Kansas, he quickly developed into one of the nation’s top young off-road racers. In just a few years, Jacob has progressed from racing local Midwest events to earning a spot in the 2026 Lifetime Grand Prix U23 field. His career highlights include a 10th-place overall finish at the Unbound Gravel 100, the 2025 Gravel Worlds U23 Championship, and the 2025 Great Plains Gravel Cup Overall U23 Championship. Away from racing, Jacob studies Exercise Science and Nutrition at the University of Kansas, where he also serves as President of the University of Kansas Cycling Club. For 2027, Jacob joins True Grit Racing as the team’s U23 Elite Racer, completing the men’s professional roster alongside Trey Shepard and Kyle Kalish. #gravelracer #gravelerace #truegritracing #lifetimegrandprix
  • Welcome to True Grit Racing, Kyle Kalish! We’re excited to announce that Kyle Kalish is joining True Grit Racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season. A member of Team USA at the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships, Kyle brings elite-level experience, determination, and a unique background to the team. Before finding his passion for cycling after college, he grew up in the world of kart racing - developing the competitive mindset that still drives him today. When he’s not racing Pro/Elite gravel or Cat 1 road events, Kyle works as an engineer in Chicago, Illinois. Welcome to the team, Kyle! @envecomposites @abus_cycling_usa #TrueGritRacing #GravelCycling #GravelRacing #Cycling #TeamUSA
  • And so it begins!! The 2027 Racer announcements are exciting as we grow this team into a force next year! Any guesses who it could be? Free team water bottle for the first correct guess. Hint - he represented the US at the UCI World Gravel Championships last year and is currently racing as a Pro in the Lifetime Series. #gravel #gravelracing #gravelrace
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Please join in for a short shakeout ride on Thursday evening. We are leaving from the Expo center at 4pm. Please arrive by 3:45pm as we plan to do some giveaways! @gravel_worlds @fuelyourgoodlife #gravelracing #gravel #gravelracer
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Please join in for a short shakeout ride on Thursday evening. We are leaving from the Expo center at 4pm. Please arrive by 3:45pm as we plan to do some giveaways! @gravel_worlds @fuelyourgoodlife #gravelracing #gravel #gravelracer
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WELCOME TO TRUE GRIT RACING, JULIE FISHER! 🚴‍♀️🔥 True Grit Racing is excited to welcome Julie Fisher to the team! Julie brings nearly a decade of racing experience across gravel, mountain bike, and stage racing. Since beginning her racing journey in 2016, she has built an impressive résumé highlighted by podium finishes at The Mid South, La Grind Stage Race, Unbound Gravel and the USA Cycling Gravel National Championship. Her experience, consistency, and competitive drive make Julie a great addition to True Grit Racing. We’re excited to have Julie wearing the True Grit Racing colors and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in 2027. Welcome to the team, Julie!
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WELCOME TO TRUE GRIT RACING, JULIE FISHER! 🚴‍♀️🔥 True Grit Racing is excited to welcome Julie Fisher to the team! Julie brings nearly a decade of racing experience across gravel, mountain bike, and stage racing. Since beginning her racing journey in 2016, she has built an impressive résumé highlighted by podium finishes at The Mid South, La Grind Stage Race, Unbound Gravel and the USA Cycling Gravel National Championship. Her experience, consistency, and competitive drive make Julie a great addition to True Grit Racing. We’re excited to have Julie wearing the True Grit Racing colors and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in 2027. Welcome to the team, Julie!
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We announced our official partnership with @livwatches yesterday, getting an early jump on our 2027 season. We are excited to be showing off some of these incredible #gravelwatches in 2 weeks at our next big #gravelrace @gravel_worlds Come check them out and meet the team on Thursday evening where we are hosting a shakeout ride at 4pm. Seriously though - how cool are these watches??
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Please join us on Thursday Aug 20th at 4pm for a fun shakeout ride! We will start at the Expo Center and head out for an easy paced 10 miles of gravel fun! We will have a professional photographer on course to grab some images for you and be back to the expo center in less than an hour. Stay tuned for some guest ride leader announcements!! All are welcome! @gravel_worlds @fuelyourgoodlife
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Please join us on Thursday Aug 20th at 4pm for a fun shakeout ride! We will start at the Expo Center and head out for an easy paced 10 miles of gravel fun! We will have a professional photographer on course to grab some images for you and be back to the expo center in less than an hour. Stay tuned for some guest ride leader announcements!! All are welcome! @gravel_worlds @fuelyourgoodlife
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We are thrilled to announce that Chelsea Frengs has joined @true.grit.racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season! Chelsea is an endurance athlete from Pleasantville, New York, who spent years in triathlon before the dirt pulled her in for good and the results since have been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2026 alone, Chelsea podiumed at every single race she entered - including 3rd Overall Female at Unbound 200 and, most recently, 1st Overall Female at The Rift 200km in Iceland. She is the definition of quietly dangerous. A software engineer by day, Chelsea races the way she builds: methodically, patiently, with zero wasted effort - until it’s time to go, and then she just goes. Nine years sober, she’ll tell you endurance sport gave her more than fitness - it taught her how to keep showing up. We cannot wait to see what she does in the Pro field. This is only the beginning.
We are thrilled to announce that Chelsea Frengs has joined @true.grit.racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season! Chelsea is an endurance athlete from Pleasantville, New York, who spent years in triathlon before the dirt pulled her in for good and the results since have been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2026 alone, Chelsea podiumed at every single race she entered - including 3rd Overall Female at Unbound 200 and, most recently, 1st Overall Female at The Rift 200km in Iceland. She is the definition of quietly dangerous. A software engineer by day, Chelsea races the way she builds: methodically, patiently, with zero wasted effort - until it’s time to go, and then she just goes. Nine years sober, she’ll tell you endurance sport gave her more than fitness - it taught her how to keep showing up. We cannot wait to see what she does in the Pro field. This is only the beginning.
We are thrilled to announce that Chelsea Frengs has joined @true.grit.racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season! Chelsea is an endurance athlete from Pleasantville, New York, who spent years in triathlon before the dirt pulled her in for good and the results since have been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2026 alone, Chelsea podiumed at every single race she entered - including 3rd Overall Female at Unbound 200 and, most recently, 1st Overall Female at The Rift 200km in Iceland. She is the definition of quietly dangerous. A software engineer by day, Chelsea races the way she builds: methodically, patiently, with zero wasted effort - until it’s time to go, and then she just goes. Nine years sober, she’ll tell you endurance sport gave her more than fitness - it taught her how to keep showing up. We cannot wait to see what she does in the Pro field. This is only the beginning.
We are thrilled to announce that Chelsea Frengs has joined @true.grit.racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season! Chelsea is an endurance athlete from Pleasantville, New York, who spent years in triathlon before the dirt pulled her in for good and the results since have been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2026 alone, Chelsea podiumed at every single race she entered - including 3rd Overall Female at Unbound 200 and, most recently, 1st Overall Female at The Rift 200km in Iceland. She is the definition of quietly dangerous. A software engineer by day, Chelsea races the way she builds: methodically, patiently, with zero wasted effort - until it’s time to go, and then she just goes. Nine years sober, she’ll tell you endurance sport gave her more than fitness - it taught her how to keep showing up. We cannot wait to see what she does in the Pro field. This is only the beginning.
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We are thrilled to announce that Chelsea Frengs has joined @true.grit.racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season! Chelsea is an endurance athlete from Pleasantville, New York, who spent years in triathlon before the dirt pulled her in for good and the results since have been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2026 alone, Chelsea podiumed at every single race she entered - including 3rd Overall Female at Unbound 200 and, most recently, 1st Overall Female at The Rift 200km in Iceland. She is the definition of quietly dangerous. A software engineer by day, Chelsea races the way she builds: methodically, patiently, with zero wasted effort - until it’s time to go, and then she just goes. Nine years sober, she’ll tell you endurance sport gave her more than fitness - it taught her how to keep showing up. We cannot wait to see what she does in the Pro field. This is only the beginning.
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We are incredibly excited about announcing our next Pro Women to join the team for the remainder of 2026 and through 2027! Our Pro lineup continues to pack a punch!! #gravel #gravelracing #gravelgirl #gravelrace
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We are incredibly excited about announcing our next Pro Women to join the team for the remainder of 2026 and through 2027! Our Pro lineup continues to pack a punch!! #gravel #gravelracing #gravelgirl #gravelrace
1 week ago
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We are growing significantly for 2027!! From an 8 racer team in 2026 we expect to go into 2027 with 22 riders! Almost tripling the team. Our Pro Men’s team is now full and we are actively looking to fill our Pro Women’s team next! We have 2 open slots on that team. For the Age Group Racers we have 3 open slots. 2 for women and 1 for men. The newly launched Club Racer team is wide open! We will be filling 4 women and 4 men’s slots. We will announce racers in late August, early September. To apply please visit the website and complete the racer application. Be sure to read the minimum requirements so you’re applying to the correct team. Website link in our profile or www.truegritracing.net
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We are growing significantly for 2027!! From an 8 racer team in 2026 we expect to go into 2027 with 22 riders! Almost tripling the team. Our Pro Men’s team is now full and we are actively looking to fill our Pro Women’s team next! We have 2 open slots on that team. For the Age Group Racers we have 3 open slots. 2 for women and 1 for men. The newly launched Club Racer team is wide open! We will be filling 4 women and 4 men’s slots. We will announce racers in late August, early September. To apply please visit the website and complete the racer application. Be sure to read the minimum requirements so you’re applying to the correct team. Website link in our profile or www.truegritracing.net
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Jacob Schneller is a gravel and road racer from Lawrence, Kansas. After discovering cycling through Bike Across Kansas, he quickly developed into one of the nation’s top young off-road racers. In just a few years, Jacob has progressed from racing local Midwest events to earning a spot in the 2026 Lifetime Grand Prix U23 field. His career highlights include a 10th-place overall finish at the Unbound Gravel 100, the 2025 Gravel Worlds U23 Championship, and the 2025 Great Plains Gravel Cup Overall U23 Championship. Away from racing, Jacob studies Exercise Science and Nutrition at the University of Kansas, where he also serves as President of the University of Kansas Cycling Club. For 2027, Jacob joins True Grit Racing as the team’s U23 Elite Racer, completing the men’s professional roster alongside Trey Shepard and Kyle Kalish. #gravelracer #gravelerace #truegritracing #lifetimegrandprix
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Jacob Schneller is a gravel and road racer from Lawrence, Kansas. After discovering cycling through Bike Across Kansas, he quickly developed into one of the nation’s top young off-road racers. In just a few years, Jacob has progressed from racing local Midwest events to earning a spot in the 2026 Lifetime Grand Prix U23 field. His career highlights include a 10th-place overall finish at the Unbound Gravel 100, the 2025 Gravel Worlds U23 Championship, and the 2025 Great Plains Gravel Cup Overall U23 Championship. Away from racing, Jacob studies Exercise Science and Nutrition at the University of Kansas, where he also serves as President of the University of Kansas Cycling Club. For 2027, Jacob joins True Grit Racing as the team’s U23 Elite Racer, completing the men’s professional roster alongside Trey Shepard and Kyle Kalish. #gravelracer #gravelerace #truegritracing #lifetimegrandprix
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Welcome to True Grit Racing, Kyle Kalish! We’re excited to announce that Kyle Kalish is joining True Grit Racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season. A member of Team USA at the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships, Kyle brings elite-level experience, determination, and a unique background to the team. Before finding his passion for cycling after college, he grew up in the world of kart racing - developing the competitive mindset that still drives him today. When he’s not racing Pro/Elite gravel or Cat 1 road events, Kyle works as an engineer in Chicago, Illinois. Welcome to the team, Kyle! @envecomposites @abus_cycling_usa #TrueGritRacing #GravelCycling #GravelRacing #Cycling #TeamUSA
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Welcome to True Grit Racing, Kyle Kalish! We’re excited to announce that Kyle Kalish is joining True Grit Racing as a Pro Racer for the 2027 season. A member of Team USA at the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships, Kyle brings elite-level experience, determination, and a unique background to the team. Before finding his passion for cycling after college, he grew up in the world of kart racing - developing the competitive mindset that still drives him today. When he’s not racing Pro/Elite gravel or Cat 1 road events, Kyle works as an engineer in Chicago, Illinois. Welcome to the team, Kyle! @envecomposites @abus_cycling_usa #TrueGritRacing #GravelCycling #GravelRacing #Cycling #TeamUSA
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And so it begins!! The 2027 Racer announcements are exciting as we grow this team into a force next year! Any guesses who it could be? Free team water bottle for the first correct guess. Hint - he represented the US at the UCI World Gravel Championships last year and is currently racing as a Pro in the Lifetime Series. #gravel #gravelracing #gravelrace
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And so it begins!! The 2027 Racer announcements are exciting as we grow this team into a force next year! Any guesses who it could be? Free team water bottle for the first correct guess. Hint - he represented the US at the UCI World Gravel Championships last year and is currently racing as a Pro in the Lifetime Series. #gravel #gravelracing #gravelrace
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