Gravel racing demands more than endurance, it requires strategy, smart fueling, and adaptability. These 7 proven tips will help you ride stronger, manage energy wisely, and finish your race with confidence.

Tapering before a big event can trigger anxiety for many athletes, but it's one of the most effective ways to show up rested, strong, and ready to perform. By strategically reducing training volume while maintaining intensity and routine, you allow your body to shed fatigue and fully absorb months of hard work. Trust the process, stay patient, and resist the urge to cram in last-minute workouts.

Planning your fueling and hydration strategy is one of the most important things you can do to show up strong on race day. In this guide, Coach Frank Pike shares practical advice for what to eat, drink, and carry during your next gravel event, plus how to adjust when things don’t go to plan. Whether you're racing Gravel Worlds or tackling your own A-race, these tips will help you feel confident and prepared for the long haul.

Gravel racing is as much a mental game as it is physical, requiring resilience, preparation, and a flexible mindset. This guide shares training tips, mindset shifts, and race-day strategies to help you thrive no matter what the course throws at you.

Gravel events often present a mix of surfaces, mud, sand, loose gravel, and private land with rough terrain, not to mention potholes and washboards. Mastering bike-handling skills can help you stay upright, avoid crashes, and gain free speed, making every ride safer and more enjoyable.