Today, the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame unveiled its 2026 inductee class. This year’s inductees include Jim Cummins, Paul Errington, Meg Fisher, and Kristen Legan. The GCHOF also announced winners of three new award categories.
The 2026 inductees were voted into the GCHOF by a group of 60 electors, including of past inductees, board members, and independent athletes, promoters, industry professionals, and longtime fans of the sport. The selections were made from a long list of nominees and was based on each person’s exceptional achievements and dedication to gravel cycling.
According to Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Director, Jason Strohbehn, each inductee embodies the spirit of adventure, resilience, and camaraderie that defines the burgeoning discipline.
“We are excited to induct each of these four exceptional individuals into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame,” Strohbehn said. “Each has contributed significantly to the sport of gravel cycling and has inspired countless riders to experience the adventure, challenge and fun that defines the sport.”
Jim Cummins
As co-founder of Unbound Gravel’s predecessor, the Dirty Kanza 200 (with 2023 GCHOF inductee, Joel Dyke), Jim Cummins placed his bet on the potential of gravel as a cycling discipline in 2006. Jim and the DK team successfully scaled from 34 riders in 2006, to using a lottery system to fill the 2,500 available spots in 2018 –– remarkable growth by any standards. It was also one of the first gravel events to host international riders. Today, Unbound Gravel is the world’s largest gravel cycling event, bringing thousands of riders, support crews and race fans from all over the world to the Emporia area. The economic impact is easy to see, as the empty storefronts of 2006 have been replaced by thriving businesses. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, the Emporia area is now a destination for gravel cyclists seeking adventure.
Paul Errington
While modern gravel cycling has its roots firmly planted in the USA, it has quickly become a global phenomenon. One of the key figures in the global proliferation of gravel events has been Paul Errington. He recognized the potential of gravel cycling as a unique and accessible form of outdoor adventure. As an early advocate for the sport, he’s inspired countless cyclists to explore the world on gravel, both in Europe and beyond. He hosted his first gravel event –– The Dirty Reiver –– in 2016 and was a key figure in the global expansion of the Grinduro gravel series. Today, as the Grinduro series owner, Paul hosts thousands of riders each year at multiple events across the globe.
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Meg Fisher
With palmares including Paralympic gold, silver and bronze medals, Meg Fisher turned her world-class talent to gravel bicycle racing. There, she quickly became an example of courage, perseverance and inclusivity, with para category wins at world-class events including Unbound Gravel, Rebecca’s Private Idaho, Gravel Worlds, and SBT GVL, among others. As an advocate for the creation of para classes, Meg has helped create inclusive spaces at gravel events across the country. Her presence at those events, her willingness to share her story, and her encouragement of others has inspired countless riders of all abilities to find confidence, resilience and joy through gravel cycling.
Kristen Legan
Gravel cycling has always been about more than the ride itself. It’s a mindset rooted in resilience, curiosity, adventure, and a strong sense of community. Few people embody that “Spirit of Gravel” more fully than Kristen Legan. From her earliest days chasing dusty, muddy horizons to her current work shaping how the world experiences gravel, Kristen has served as an inspiration to countless aspiring gravel cyclists. Her accomplishments on the bike include multiple Unbound 200 podiums and a victory at the 2023 Unbound XL, but today her ongoing legacy is in her storytelling and the riders she coaches. Kristen has helped cyclists of all abilities accomplish and exceed their goals in gravel cycling. In addition to her coaching, Kristen works with leading brands in the cycling industry, including Shimano, Lazer helmets and others, to advance and promote the sport of gravel cycling.
GCHOF Athletes of the Year
A new award in 2026 is the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Athlete of the Year, which honors two athletes for an exceptional single year of impact on the sport. The award recognizes more than results by celebrating elite performance on the bike and exceptional character off the bike. Honorees lead with respect, humility and generosity toward competitors, fans and the gravel community. As such, they embody the ideals of being a champion on and off the bike.
The 2026 Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Athletes of the Year are Matt Beers and Rosa Kloser.
GCHOF Community Impact Award
The Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Community Impact award honors an individual who has gone above and beyond to give back to the sport of gravel cycling in the previous year. Open to athletes, promoters, industry professionals, volunteers, and even fans, the award recognizes meaningful contributions that strengthen the sport and its people. Honorees lead through service, generosity and action, leaving the gravel community better than they found it.
The 2026 Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Community Impact award goes to Chase Wark.
The four 2026 inductees and three award winners will officially be recognized during the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame induction ceremony. To be held May 27, 2026, at the Granada Theatre in Emporia, Kansas, the induction ceremony will coincide with a group ride prior to the ceremony, and an after party following the event.
“We look forward to recognizing each of these remarkable people and celebrating their unique contributions to the sport of gravel cycling,” Strohbehn said.
Visit GravelCyclingHOF.com to read profiles of the 2026 inductees, buy tickets for the induction ceremony, ride and after party in May, and learn more about previous inductees into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame.