The traditional advice to keep your power steady is a trap that's costing you minutes. By shifting your intensity to the steepest climbs and resting on the descents, you can increase your average speed without actually getting any fitter. It's time to stop riding like a machine and start riding like a hunter.
Most cyclists underestimate the sheer verticality of the Western Australian bush, where gravel sectors pack more climbing per kilometer than a Grand Tour mountain stage. With only six weeks on the clock, the traditional 'base miles' approach is dead. You must choose between high-intensity suffering or inevitable failure at the Seven Gravel race.
Extra weight is usually dismissed as a non-factor on flat ground, but new tactical testing proves otherwise. While power remains constant, the added mass creates a devastating lag in acceleration that could leave any rider stranded during a critical race surge.
Elite cycling coaches are warning that the obsession with marginal gains is actually stalling your progress. Discover why doing less with more consistency—and embracing the 'old school' rest day—is the only way to build lasting power without burning out your engine.
