Amanda Nauman, Ted King among Gravel Hall of Fame inductees

The Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame announced its class of four inductees for 2025, and among them are influencial figures Amanda Nauman and Ted King.

Among other race achievements, Nauman won Unbound Gravel in 2015, an edition of the famed race that the GCHOF called “the toughest and muddiest edition of Unbound.”

“Beyond her achievements on the bike, Amanda is a thought leader in the gravel cycling community,” the announcement said. “Through her long-running podcast, Groadio, she tackles some of the sport's most challenging topics with grace and insight, influencing countless athletes and enthusiasts. Her voice has become a guiding force in shaping the dialogue around gravel cycling.”

Nauman was a guest on the Ryan MTB Podcast last month, where she discussed Mammoth Tuff, the future of gravel, and many other topics. Check out the episode below.

One man who has not come on the podcast yet, but who has a podcast all to his own, is Ted King. The New Englander flew the American flag in the WorldTour peloton for years before becoming an early adopter of the gravel scene. His accidental entree into gravel saw him win Unbound twice.

“Much more than results, Ted has been a champion for riders and racers of all abilities. Whether sharing lessons learned or showcasing a new race or geography via his YouTube channel, on his podcasts, creating and promoting Rooted Vermont (3 editions from 2019-2022), Ted is a source of positivity and encouragement. The humility and sincerity with which he conducts himself serves as a strong example of what a professional cyclist should look like.”

Also to be inducted this year are John Hobbs, founder of the Flint Hills Death Ride, and LeLan Dains, an Unbound organizer.

“In its heyday, the Flint Hills Death Ride saw more than 600+ riders that came from all over the Midwest and beyond. It was categorized as an endurance MTB event only because gravel riding had no name and place at that time. Today, we can undeniably recognize that John and his events pioneered this modern movement to find new roads that were less traveled. It was a beginning point for an area of the United States typically known as ""flyover"" country to become recognized as an attractive cycling destination. It was undoubtedly a precursor and inspiration for events like Unbound Gravel and many others that followed suit in the famed Flint Hills of Kansas and beyond. There is no Unbound Gravel without John Hobbs and the Flint Hills Death Ride.”

On Dains, the GCHOF says:

“Dains also played a leadership role in the creation of the Great Plains Gravel Route, a more than 3,800-mile network of gravel roads and trails that enables cyclists to experience the rugged beauty of the Central Plains states. The route gives cyclists an opportunity to connect with the places they travel through, emphasizing exploration and resilience. It enables cyclists to appreciate the vast landscapes and unique beauty that make the region so special.”

The four hall of famers will be official inducted on May 28 in Emporia, Kansas, ahead of the Unbound Gravel weekend.