How to Taper for a Gravel Race: A Three-Week Plan for Peak Performance

by Coach Paul Warloski You’ve put in the miles, the long rides, the intervals, and the strength training. Your fitness is built.  Now comes the part that trips up a lot of athletes: the taper. Here’s the truth: tapering isn’t about gaining fitness.  It’s about shedding fatigue so your body can deliver the fitness you’ve […]

Race-Week Fueling: How to Eat During Your Taper for Peak Performance

by Coach Paul Warloski You’ve reduced your training volume to freshen up before your A event, whether it’s cyclocross, gravel bike race, or a trail run. Now match it with smart nutrition during your taper.  During the seven to 14 days before your A-priority race, the goal isn’t to eat less; it’s to arrive topped […]