Gravel
VO2 Max Block Training and Maintenance + A Free 8 Week Training Plan
Endurance coaches and athletes are continually searching for effective ways to boost cycling performance, and block periodization for VO2 max training has emerged as an exciting approach. Traditionally, cyclists spread VO2 max workouts throughout their training cycle, usually performing one or two sessions per week. However, recent scientific studies highlight the benefits of concentrating these…
Read MoreThe Road to UCI Gravel World Championship
Hire a Source Endurance Coach This past month, Team USA’s Elite UCI Gravel World’s roster came out for said race taking place on October 5-6th in Leuven, Belgium. On that roster, two Source Endurance athletes were selected to participate in the Elite Women’s race. This is quite a big deal, as our small coaching company…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Moderate Your Workouts and Why
Don’t ruin yourself in a single session only to have lesser quality for subsequent training. Optimize the whole training block. Learn to moderate your workouts
Read MoreCoach Zack Wins North South Colorado-Recap
The North South Colorado Bikepacking Race is a 610-mile adventure from Fort Collins to Trinidad. Coach Zack gives a recap of his winning adventure. Recap Featured in the Raddavist
Read MoreNUTRITION CHALLENGES AT UNBOUND GRAVEL
Coach Kristen Arnold,MS, RDN, CSSD breaks down common nutrition challenges at Unbound Gravel.
Read MoreCan Rider Support at Gravel Races be Pro, Grassroots & Safe?
Coaches Zack and Adam discuss an intricate dance at gravel races: Pro support (or even rider support) regarding mechanics and feeding while staying compliant to the varying rules of individual events while balancing rider safety and the ominous spectre of an influx untrained and unaware drivers on course.
Read MoreBraving the Elements: Racing BWR Utah Amidst Extreme Weather
The notorious Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) Utah kicks off this week, but alongside the usual challenge lies an extraordinary test: extreme weather with temperatures expected at the start to be a chilling 26F.
Read MorePre-race Meeting: The Mid South Gravel Race
Coach Adam Mills of Source Endurance discusses how to prepare and ride the Mid South Gravel Race
Read More2024 Rock Cobbler Pre-Race Briefing
Coach Adam discusses best strategies for Rock Cobbler. Everything from course features to aid station strategy. Even equipment review like, “is there a tire that works equally well in both MUD and LIVING ROOM CARPET?” Find out those answers and more! How much can coaching help you improve? How much can coaching help you improve?
Read MoreGravel Aid Station Strategy for Racing: Interwoven Variables
Improving your gravel aid station strategy is key to furthering your success
Read MoreDehydration Drives DNFs at Gravel Races
The primary reason that athletes did not finish (DNF) gravel races was due to dehydration and complications that arise from it.
Read MoreUnbound Gravel: Kelly Bastman Tells Her Kansas Experience Story
This was my first Unbound Gravel so I had no idea what to expect. This is a story of my adventure in the Flint Hills of Kansas.
Read MoreMid South: Becoming Faster and More Spicy
The quality of the athletes at the pointy end of races like the Mid South has dramatically improved. Gone are the days where local heroes battle it out for glory amongst the rare traveler from far away lands. The time is now and the races resemble more of a Monument than they do a gravel race.
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