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We’re about 3 weeks away from the inaugural Steamboat Gravel race, and Coach Frank recently pre-rode the critical 100 miles of the 140 race. From pacing and training to equipment and course conditions, we’re here this week on the podcast to break down everything you need to know about key preparation for this event.
In the podcast, we cover:
- The 3 “tricky” sections of the course and important notes about road conditions and climbs/descents
- What equipment to run: shoes/pedals, tires, and hydration and food systems
- Training: what specific training protocols to be done in this final block before August 18th
- Why Foundation Training will be a key factor: https://stream.foundationtraining.com/categories/freebies
Mid-Week Interval Workout: SBTG Ramps, 2 x 10 minutes:
For more info on SBTGRVL, check out https://sbtgrvl.com/ and their YouTube channel for some course clips: https://youtu.be/bGb04CCY6rg
And of course, for more training tips, discussions, and resources, check out http://fascatcoaching.com and our forum, http://forum.fascatcoaching.com.
Comments (2)
Hey Frank. Thanks for all the great info on the SBT GVL. I’ve been following your podcasts for a while and they are top shelf. I’d definitely look to you for coaching if I didn’t already have a great one locally.
Question: I’m pretty new to gravel and have been riding Gravelking SK 700x38s that need replacing before STB.. I heard you recommending the 35s for overall speed as the really rough sections are minimal. I noticed there is a 80gm/pair weight difference from the 35s to 38s. So, is the 80gm weight savings worth running the smaller tire? Do the 35s also roll faster? I’ll be riding a MTB hardtail with suspension fork that may allow me to go faster on the rough sections. I’m not racing to win but certainly want to minimize my time on the course if possible.
Thanks,
Scott
Hi Scott!
Thanks for listening – I think because the 35mm’s have a smaller contact patch they’ll have less rolling resistance than your 38’s and therefore be faster. That + shaving 80g’s for 8,000 ft + of climbing and you’ll be a happy camper. Good luck!