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The Traka has become the most important gravel event in Europe… but also one of the most controversial.
In this episode of DailyRollo, I discuss the criticisms from riders like Nino Schurter and Romain Bardet regarding the current model of professional gravel cycling: massive races, open traffic, uncontrolled intersections, chaotic navigation, and an organization that officially claims it's “not a competition”… while there are pros, teams, sponsors, a final sprint, and champagne celebrations.
At what point did gravel cycling shift from adventure to a wild, unregulated competition?
Is it sustainable to continue normalizing events where riders literally risk their lives?
I also analyze:
the legal contradictions of the format,
the evolution of professional gravel cycling,
the pressure from sponsors and teams,
and why more and more riders are publicly exploding.
The Traka 2026 has sparked one of the biggest debates in modern cycling. And I think it was about time we spoke frankly.
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Criticism regarding safety, navigation, and regulations grew after The Traka 2026, with public statements from riders and specialized media about open traffic, a lack of clear rules, and risks during the race.
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00:00 The REAL problem with The Traka
01:12 The Nino Schurter controversy
02:45 “It’s not competitive”… really?
04:05 Pros, teams, and the final sprint
05:32 Open roads and dangerous crossings
07:18 Gravel is becoming more professional
08:40 What Romain Bardet said
10:05 Who is responsible if something serious happens?
11:42 Enough of normalizing this
13:00 Final thoughts