Building Mental Toughness: Training Your Mind for 6+ Hour Gravel Races
All of us have been there: The moments when we question every life choice that led you to this really long gravel bike race. Maybe the weather turned brutal. Maybe you flatted. Maybe you didn’t fuel properly. Or maybe—and this is the hardest to admit—just the sheer tedium of riding for six, seven, or eight […]
Endurance sports are a great opportunity to build positive mental health skills
Mental health can play a crucial role in an athlete’s overall well-being, performance, and enjoyment of endurance sports. Whether you’re an everyday long-distance runner, gravel cyclist, triathlon, or other endurance sport participant, understanding the link between our sports and mental health can open up a world of opportunities for personal growth and positive transformation. In […]
Good Mental Preparation for Gravel Racing: Strategies for Success for Everyday Cyclists
Gravel racing has taken the cycling world by storm over the past few years. Gravel has challenging terrain, long distances, and unpredictable weather. But beyond the physical challenges, there lies a hidden battle that makes gravel racing so uniquely demanding – the mental game. In this blog post, we’ll dig into the depths of what […]
