Steamboat Gravel, Blue Course Advice for the First 22.5 miles
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🎯 Steamboat Gravel Blue Course Strategy: our Coaching Advice for the First 22 Miles 🚴♂️
The first 22 miles of the Steamboat Gravel Blue Course can make or break your race. Watch is training tip on youTube with course visuals: https://youtu.be/rknsp16bvdI
In this episode, Coach Frank and 2023 Blue Course winner Andrew Giniat break down exactly how to pace the opening climbs, avoid the classic early blow-up, and position yourself for success in the second half of the race.
Whether you're racing Steamboat for the first time or returning to improve your result, this course intel will help you ride smarter — not just harder.
✅ Key Topics: How to handle the opening 10-mile pack dynamics
Power targets (W/kg) for the 4 stair-step climbs
What not to do on the descents
How to "sag climb" and conserve energy
Why mile 22.5 is the most important point of the race
Pre-race recon tips to boost confidence on race day
📍 Pro tip: Download the Steamboat Blue course to your head unit and set a target for mile 22.5 — your first big checkpoint.
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