You should do The Rift and then come on an Alter Exploration adventure in Iceland on some of the most spectacular gravel you're likely to ever ride. It is such a special place. On another note, are there any gravel events that require a teammate at all times, akin to Cape Epic? I see that Rexy has a team relay option but that's not the same.
And since we're talking unlimited time and money... You should check out the Rule of Three in Arkansas because of it's style (one third each - road, gravel, singletrack) and because of it's founder Andy Chasteen's (mullet) attitude towards sponsors - "We just ask that brands come and do something that creates value for the people at the event." Plus, you've got time in there in between March and June.
Add Cynthia Frazier’s Gravista in Buena Vista, Va., to your list. (Wrote about it here: https://open.substack.com/pub/150words/p/the-spirit-of-gravel-or-just-the?r=8m6l5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web - sorry). Also consider the Mississippi Gravel Cup, a four-race series every other week in January and early February. (https://www.ordinaryepics.com/ms-gravel-cup). Ian Boswell came down for the first race and I believe he came away a convert. Doing Rift this year. Full report to come.
You should do The Rift and then come on an Alter Exploration adventure in Iceland on some of the most spectacular gravel you're likely to ever ride. It is such a special place. On another note, are there any gravel events that require a teammate at all times, akin to Cape Epic? I see that Rexy has a team relay option but that's not the same.
Love this! Come to Oregon!
And since we're talking unlimited time and money... You should check out the Rule of Three in Arkansas because of it's style (one third each - road, gravel, singletrack) and because of it's founder Andy Chasteen's (mullet) attitude towards sponsors - "We just ask that brands come and do something that creates value for the people at the event." Plus, you've got time in there in between March and June.