‘You need to have a perfect day’ – Unbound 200 defending champion Schiff prepared but pragmatic

Last year when Carolin Schiff crossed the line to claim victory at Unbound Gravel 200, the Canyon CLLCTV rider had already made it clear she was a growing force in the gravel world, having won at Gravel Locos and The Traka, but she still wasn’t exactly a top-tier favourite given it was her debut at the race. 

The 200-mile event was an unknown for Schiff and just how she would fare in the Flint Hills of Kansas was also an unknown to her rivals. After more than 11 hours the 2023 ride revealed plenty, and now as defending champion Schiff is the biggest of targets.