Insights by XMILES

Preparing for The Gralloch is about more than fitness alone. A well-executed nutrition plan can be the difference between riding strong to the finish or fading when it matters most. From the UCI Gravel World Series race, to the demanding...

Strength training is a key part of preparing for The Gralloch, but strength is not built in the gym alone. The real gains come from how well your body responds, adapts and rebuilds after the work is done. That process...

Efficient fuelling is the cornerstone of endurance success, especially for an event like The Gralloch, where distance, terrain and sustained effort place high demands on your energy systems. When you embark on long training sessions or race day itself, your...

Recovery is where the real training adaptations happen. For an event like The Gralloch, where long miles, elevation and repeated stress place heavy demands on your body, how you recover is just as important as how you train. After intense...

When you are training for a demanding event like The Gralloch, sleep is not optional. It is one of the most powerful performance tools you have, yet it is often the most neglected. Miles in the legs matter, but the...

Training for an event like The Gralloch pushes your body in all the right ways, but the physical demands of long rides, hard efforts and repeated sessions also place significant stress on your joints, tendons and connective tissue. Overuse, micro-tears...