Caffeine Supplementation: Debunking Myths and Uncovering the Truth for Endurance Athletes

Discover the truth about caffeine supplementation, its effects on endurance, hydration, and health, while debunking common myths and misconceptions for athletes.

Caffeine Supplementation: Debunking Myths and Uncovering the Truth for Endurance Athletes Caffeine is one of the few supplements that work.  For most people, caffeine supplementation seems to benefit aerobic endurance the most, which is great for runners, cyclists, and triathletes.  For most people, 3 to 6mg per kg of body weight is the dosage recommendation…

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Optimizing Nutrition and Hydration for Success in Endurance Gravel Racing

Unlock peak performance in gravel races with our guide on race-day nutrition and hydration strategies for endurance cyclists.

Optimizing Nutrition and Hydration for Success in Endurance Gravel Racing If you’re going to do any kind of long gravel race, you need to plan and prepare your hydration and nutrition.  Your goal is to maintain energy levels, support muscle function, and prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.  You want to finish the race strong and…

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Get A Gravel Bike Racing Edge: Why You Should Do Strength Training

Unlock the secrets to gravel racing success with essential strength training tips for improved power, endurance, and injury prevention.

Get A Gravel Bike Racing Edge: Why You Should Do Strength Training One of the most important parts of your training for long gravel races should be strength or resistance training.  Strength training not only improves your strength and power, but it can help you prevent injuries and improve your endurance.  Anyone who’s done a…

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Boost Your Gravel Racing Performance: A Guide to Interval Training

Maximize gravel racing with interval training: Improve cardiovascular health, muscle strength, lactate threshold, and VO2max for peak performance.

Boost Your Gravel Racing Performance: A Guide to Interval Training To have your best performance in a long gravel race, it’s important to do intervals throughout the season to maintain and build muscle strength as well as cardiovascular adaptations.  Intervals, riding hard for short periods, followed by short periods of recovery, prepare your body -…

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Maximizing Your Cycling Training Plan with 80/20: Balancing Endurance, Strength, and Recovery For Your Busy Life

Discover how to integrate endurance riding, strength training, yoga, and intervals into your busy life for effective cycling training and recovery.

Maximizing Your Cycling Training Plan with 80/20: Balancing Endurance, Strength, and Recovery For Your Busy Life This week in our series on training for a long gravel race, we’re focusing on how to actually create a schedule that can work in your daily lives.  It’s important to create a schedule that maximizes your training time.…

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Mastering Gravel Racing: Five Keys to Preparing for Your Next Event

Unlock the secrets to mastering gravel racing with our expert guide on training, nutrition, recovery, and mental prep for your next century event.

Mastering Gravel Racing: Five Keys to Preparing for Your Next Event Any long gravel race, especially 100 miles and longer, is a physical and mental challenge.  But that’s why we do it!  And there’s a difference between just surviving to finish a long gravel race and finishing one comfortably, maybe even racing it.  Preparing your…

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Your Guide to Train and Prepare For Your Best Gravel Race Performance

before you hit those dusty trails, it's crucial to understand what sets gravel racing apart from other cycling disciplines and how to train effectively for this unique endurance test.

How to train and prepare for your best gravel race performance Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just discovering your love for two wheels, gravel racing offers a thrilling challenge that will push your limits and leave you craving more.  But before you hit those dusty trails, it’s crucial to understand what sets gravel racing…

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