Training For The HARDEST Challenge Of My Life!

A few months ago, Manon set herself the ambitious challenge of qualifying for the Gravel World Championships. However, three years since she retired from racing, she needed a solid training plan to get herself back in shape. In this video, Manon speaks to off-road cyclist, Ian Boswell, and shares everything she did to prepare for the grueling event. In association with @wahoofitness 🤝 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Where it all started 1:40 - Wahoo SYSTM training app 2:07 - Difference between training for a road and a gravel race 3:04 - Sessions to focus on 4:06 - Missing sessions 5:51 - Key indoor sessions 6:49 - Manon’s training 11:19 - Taking the race more seriously 12:33 - Finding your group 14:24 - Fuelling 16:09 - The race Useful Links: GCN | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 Ride with us at the Global Bike Festival 👉 Download the GCN App for free 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 Join the GCN Club 👉 GCN Training Plans 👉 What should Manon’s next challenge be? 🤔 Let us know in the comment section below! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 I Tried To Qualify For The Gravel World Champs! 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Shitty Train - Of Men And Wolves Shitty Train (Instrumental Version) - Of Men And Wolves Shortcomings (Instrumental Version) - Bjurman luv - bomull 4 Course Meal - Matt Large #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #challenge #training #cyclingtraining 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Castelli Clothing: Pinarello Bikes: Zipp Wheels: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Elite Bottles: Whoop Fitness: Komoot: Selle Italia: SIS: Zwift: Shimano Wheels: Shadow Stand: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - @gcnjapan GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn