All cyclists, no matter what discipline of riding we’re taking part in, need the same things in order to arrive happily at the end of our ride - we need to eat and drink appropriately, for longer rides we should have done some training and afterwards we need some rest. The question is, what kind of food should we be eating, how much liquid should we be drinking, what kind of training is optimal and how do we rest properly? To answer these questions and more, we’ve invited sports nutrition guru and coach Matt Hart to be our guest on this episode of Gravel Union Talks.
Gravel Union Talks is a podcast series full of inspiring stories, news and events from the world of gravel biking. Each month hosts Carlo and Olly will be chatting with guests who are passionate about riding off the beaten track… adventure riding, bike packing and gravel racing.
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- The Gear – Wahoo Trackr heart rate monitor
- If your typical gravel ride prioritises views over VO2 max, friends over FTP and having-a-good-time over heart rate zones, then Wahoo’s Trackr heart rate monitor probably isn’t for you. But, on the other hand if you’d like to try and enhance your fitness levels, efficiently burn off a few more calories or even sign up for a gravel race, then read on, as this gadget could be just what you need.
- The Gear – Hydration Vests
- If you’re heading out for a quick ride then it’s easy enough to grab a wattle bottle, fill it with the beverage of your choice and head out the door. But what if you’re going to be out all day, or for multiple days, or you want to carry more things than you can cram in your jersey pocket? A hydration vest might be the answer, so we’ve put together an overview of three of the best.
- The Gear - Torq Explore Supercharged Adventure Food
- Torq might be better known to some of you as purveyors of nutrition products for use during rides – energy drinks/gels/bars/jellies etc but did they also know that they make a range of “adventure foods” too? At first glance these might look like they’re primarily aimed at bikepackers and ultradistance riders (which they are), but Olly has found another perfectly good use for them during shorter duration gravel rides too.