The INAUGURAL monarch grind re-cap

Writer, cyclist, and yeah the gals creator, Sammy Berryman entered into her first gravel race in September 2023. Recently, she published an article recounting her experience of the event in Out There Outdoors magazine. Below are her first-hand accounts of what it was like to enjoy, suffer, and grind through 70-miles + 8,000 ft. of elevation gain. Enjoy!