How to Pace a Gravel Race: Finding Your Sustainable Speed and Finishing Strong
Gravel racing has a reputation for explosive starts, chaotic early miles, and long stretches of lonely riding. But if your race lasts four hours or more, success rarely comes from the rider who attacks hardest in the first hour. It usually comes from the rider who manages effort the best. Pacing is one of the […]
Gravel Training with Limited Time: 6-8 Hours Per Week Plan for 100-Mile Races
by Coach Paul Warloski One common question I get from athletes is “I only have 6-8 hours per week. Is it even realistic to train for a 100-mile gravel race?” The honest answer? It depends. What are your goals, how much experience have you had, can you be consistent with that 6 to 8 every […]
Three Ways to Ride Faster for Longer to Maximize Your Gravel Racing Performance
In gravel racing, generally the longer you can maintain riding close to your functional threshold power (FTP) , the faster you’ll be over the course. So at a certain point in your training, you stop trying to increase your functional threshold power (FTP) and work to increase the time you can ride near or at […]
