Schwalbe celebrates a double victory –
First-ever win on 32-inch tires
A Schwalbe female athlete and a Schwalbe male athlete have secured the gravel crown at Unbound in Kansas, USA: Svenja Betz won the women’s Unbound XL over 350 miles (563 kilometers), and Robin Gemperle won the men’s race—all on 32-inch prototype tires! This marked his first major victory ever on 32-inch tires.
Winner XL 350 Miles – Setup in Detail
Robin Gemperle
21:16 h
This was Svenja Betz’s second consecutive victory in the XL race in the USA following her win in 2024. Robin Gemperle celebrated his debut victory. Other Schwalbe athletes in the XL race with top finishes included Alex McCormack in third and Josh Amberger in fourth – both on the G-ONE RS PRO.
At this year’s Unbound Gravel 200, four Schwalbe athletes delivered impressive top-10 finishes. In the women’s race, Romy Kasper finished 7th and Danni Shrosbree 9th, while in the men’s race, Adne Koster finished 6th and Cameron Jones 10th.
Further XL Results
| 3. | Alex McCormack | |
| 4. | Josh Amberger |
Unbound Gravel 200
Female
| 7. | Romy Kasper | |
| 9. | Danni Shrosbree |
Male
| 6. | Adne Koster | |
| 10. | Cameron Jones |
32 Inch
The larger wheel size promises smoother rolling, better traction, and improved handling over rough terrain. At Unbound, the tires were put to the test in extreme racing conditions.
