Rider Q&A: Laurens ten Dam
Posted By Gravel Union
On the 14th May 2019
Rider:
Laurens ten Dam
Nickname:
LtD
Location:
Oudorp (The Netherlands)
Gravel bike:
Giant Revolt
Last gravel event ridden:
LtD Gravelraid 2018
Favourite Gravel Ride:
I loved the atmosphere of the Grinduro I did in 2016. Ltd Gravelraid provides a similar atmosphere. Racewise I really like the grashopper series. They invented gravel before it was a “thing” I would love to do some again upcoming years.
What is your must do event?
Dirty kanza 200. It is still on my bucket list, and I cannot wait to do it.
650 or 700c?
700c though 650 looks cool
Mechanical or Electronic Gears?
Mechanical so far. I plan on doing some big bike packing trips when retired from road racing. Mechanical proves more safe.
Favourite mid ride snack?
Bacon M&M’s chips and the eggs made by the famous “egg girl” during LtD gravelraids lunch stop.
What do you see as the future of gravel riding?
I don’t know where this is going. I hope on a nice series of LtD events where people can have a lot of fun. But I like the race side too. I would love to see my kids race these things. It is a lot more safe than racing on the road in my opinion. I would be scared if I saw my kids race world tour road. We might end up doing a whole world tour gravel. I would love to do that!