This weekend, thousands of cyclists from across the world will set off on a grueling 200-mile race across gravel roads in Emporia, Kansas. The sport has grown to such a level that there are now 600 such events across the country — and they’re lifting rural economies. WUNC’s Jay Price (@JayatWUNC) reports on the racing phenomenon.
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