Gravel Training Simulation Rides
Frank Overton
Gravel training simulation rides are meant to mimic the physical, mental and logistical demands of actual gravel events. In this podcast, we explore the ideal duration and intensity for these rides, as well as effective nutrition and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
The three 3 Key Elements of a successful gravel training simulation ride are:
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Duration and Intensity**
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Nutrition
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Equipment
Ride as hard and as long as you will in your race. Choose terrain as close as you can find to the race course, in temperatures as hot or cold as you will face. Do the rides on your race bike set up exactly like it will be on race day. The gravel simulation is not just a workout; its a complete dress rehearsal so you can flush out any chinks in your preparation so you don’t discover them during the event.
This is the gravel power workout we talk about in podcast - use this and adjust the total duration to match how log it will take you to finish your A gravel event!
You may find this workout in the CoachCat library, search 'gravel power'
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Road Racing Intervals
- Increase your functional and race-specific power output
- Includes Sweet Spot, VO2, Anaerobic, Threshold
Road Race In-Season
- Weekend racing and group rides with weekday training and recovery
- anaerobic efforts like criss cross, Over/Unders Sweet Spot, Threshold
Foundation : 3 Weeks
- Perfect for all cyclists beginning off season training
- Raise your CTL and the all-important muscle tension intervals
Phil Gaimon's Strava PR Plan
- Perfect Plan for Those with Less Training Time, starts at 15 minutes per day
- VO2's, 1 minuters, Tabatas, threshold, suprathreshold, and even Sweet Spot
