First Ride, First Place—And Now, the Big Stage: Joanne Clay Takes the V+1 to National Gravel Champs
Four weeks ago, Joanne Clay rolled up to the start line in North Yorkshire with a brand-new setup and zero race miles on the frame. By the time she crossed the finish line, her Tangerine Vielo V+1 had carried her straight to victory on its very first outing.
It was a dream debut, but anyone familiar with the UK racing scene knows Jo’s performance was no fluke. As a multi-discipline force with national podiums across Road Hill Climbs, Cross-Country MTB, and Gravel, Jo knows exactly what she needs from a race machine. Taking a fresh frame out of the box and winning instantly wasn't just a statement of her form—it was the ultimate proof of concept for the V+1. Engineered specifically for harsh British terrain, the bike delivered the immediate power transfer, composure, and compliance required to conquer North Yorkshire's brutal gradients.
Next Up: Ae Forest - British National Gravel Championships
Now, four weeks on from that maiden win, the stakes are stepping up. This weekend, Jo takes her Tangerine V+1 north of the border to the Ae Forest in Dumfries and Galloway for the British National Gravel Championships. https://www.gralbaseries.com/britishnationalgravelchampionships
Ae Forest is legendary in off-road cycling. With its relentless fire-road climbs, loose technical descents, and rugged forestry tracks, it provides a fierce battleground for the country’s top talent. It’s exactly the kind of harsh, varied test the V+1 was built to tackle.
At Vielo, Testing our bikes under the highest level of competition ensures that real-world race pedigree goes into every frame we build. Whether you’re racing with your age group for a national jersey, or your mates to the café on a Sunday.
With a win already under her belt from her very first ride, Jo heads into Scotland with serious momentum. We couldn’t be prouder to support her on the national stage. Huge luck this weekend, Jo—we’ll be cheering you on every mile of the way!
