2016 Unbound Gravel 200 -- Rider Ten: Danielle Musto
Please note: This blog post has been updated to reflect this event’s current name.
This year Salsa is sending the 13.5 riders to participate in 2016's Unbound Gravel 200. Danielle Musto is rider No. 10.
Salsa Cycles: What is your goal at this year’s Unbound Gravel 200?
Danielle Musto: My goal is to cross the finish line with a big smile on my face, knowing that I pushed myself as hard as I could the entire time. That being said, the fatbike division is co-ed, so I'm also hoping to beat all the boys!
SC: What is your biggest fear going into the event?
DM: My biggest fear going into the event is that something will happen during the race prohibiting me to finish, like a horrible mechanical.
SC: What have you done to prepare, and how are you combating that fear?
DM: Instead of worrying about the "what if's," I'm focusing on things that I can control. I'm training on my fatbike, focusing on nutrition, and dialing in my gear. These are all things that will help ensure that I get to the finish line.
SC: What are you most looking forward to at this year’s Unbound Gravel event?
DM: There is so much that I'm looking forward with the Unbound Gravel. The race is an awesome event, and the course is incredibly beautiful. I can't wait to spend an entire day on my fatbike and soak it all in.
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Read more from the Unbound Gravel 13.5:
Two: Tim Ek
Three and Four: Scott and Laura Haraldson
Five: Matt Acker
Six: Ben Weaver
Seven: David Markman
Eight: Andrea Cohen
Nine: Justin Michels