Unbound Gravel 2023: Bans, Colors, and Comebacks.
The use of aero bars in gravel racing has been a highly-debated topic in recent years, but many professional racers are now in agreement with the new rule banning them in the elite categories at Unbound Gravel. The riders have cited lighter bikes, increased safety, clearer boundaries, less confusion and tension, fairer racing, and even "looking cooler" or "less silly" as some of the reasons to say good riddance to aero bars among the elites at Unbound. The ban stipulates, "No aero bars, bar extensions, or clip-on attachments of any kinds will be permitted."