Posts Tagged ‘gravel cycling’
Gravel Race Success As A Cyclist Over 50: A Guide to Training, Nutrition, and Recovery Changes
Gravel Race Success As A Cyclist Over 50: A Guide to Training, Nutrition, and Recovery Changes Cyclists over 50 are putting in some of their best performances at long gravel races. While we may not be able to compete with the 20-year-olds at the pointy end, older men and women can complete and excel at…
Read MoreGet A Gravel Bike Racing Edge: Why You Should Do Strength Training
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…
Read MoreMastering Gravel Racing: Five Keys to Preparing for Your Next 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…
Read MoreYour Guide to Train and Prepare For Your Best Gravel Race Performance
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…
Read MoreGravel Racing Training for Masters Cyclists: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder
Gravel Racing Training for Masters Cyclists: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder Ready to take your gravel racing to the next level for the upcoming fall races? As a master’s cyclist, you know that training smarter, not harder, is the key to success. Gone are the days of endless punishing workouts and pushing yourself to…
Read MoreMastering Long Distance Gravel Races: Dialing in the Essential 4 Factors
Mastering Long Distance Gravel Races: Dialing in the Essential 4 Factors Are you a gravel rider who craves adventure and loves to push your limits? By incorporating scientific principles into your training, nutrition, mental toughness, and equipment choices, you can optimize your performance and leave the competition in the dust – pun fully intended. We’ve…
Read MoreImprove Your Threshold Power to Improve Your Gravel cycling Speed and Comfort
Improve Your Threshold Power to Improve Your Gravel Cycling Speed and Comfort Gravel racing on bicycles requires building as big an FTP, or functional threshold power, as possible in order to maintain your power during long races. Most of the time, gravel races are between 30 and several hundred miles. As an older guy, I…
Read More