Levi's Gran Fondo is a gravel race on pavement

Holy Spirit and Gravel Dad recap The Growler, a pro race during Levi's Gran Fondo. Is this the salvation of American road racing in America? Or just a road race re-skinned as a gravel race?  Americans got to turn on Youtube and watch a pro race called by British prestige cycling voices Matt Stephens (NOT Lauren's husband) and the pride of greater manchester Hannah Walker.  We're a long way from a cafe ride and the spring classics.Riffs include:Local Elitist Roadie Group Rides that make team jerseysA local hitter saving watts on your wheel on a greenbelt trailSeeing a Pas Normal guy on a Triathalon BikeDoing KONA in Pas NormalCecily DeckerDisgraced US Cyclists ( was everyone from the 1990s Lance Armstrong Adjacent)?Are Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner the same person?Matt Stephens' accommodations in Windsor, CAHannah WalkerKeegan and Sophia didn't know the names of the other racersPrize Purses at UNBOUND and LEADVILLEGravel Data Project - ranking gravelGriffin Easter's moment in the livestream\Ted King won the Master's division of The GrowlerTeam Tactics with Matt Beers and Tobin OrtenbladtAlexey Vermuelen and Avery's post-race podcast launchFemale peleton hates when Lauren Stephens winsPrivateers hate gravel and love roadWhy is everything on FloBikes?How does Levi's Gran Fondo have so much moneyBike Monkey is the greatest race production team in AmericaDylan Johnsons supplement dealer pivotSepp Kuss roadie fansAmstel GoldThe Feed