Last Year I Nearly Quit. Today I’m Flying. Gravel Worlds Update

Dan Lloyd breaks down his structured training plan as he prepares for the upcoming UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Australia. From critical power tests and Zwift workouts to high-altitude training in Colorado, see how he manages his training stress score (TSS) and chronic training load (CTL) to peak at the right time. Plus, learn how you can apply to be Si Richardson's personal soigneur at the World Championships!

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Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Introduction & Motivation Shift
00:50 - Comparing This Year vs. Last Year
02:24 - My Recent Training Numbers & Consistency
03:36 - Breaking Down My Structured Training Plan
06:08 - Heat Training & Syncing Workouts
07:11 - High-Altitude Training Camp in Colorado
10:55 - Understanding Performance Management Charts (CTL, ATL, TSB)
13:25 - How to Apply as Si Richardson's Soigneur
14:12 - The Final Training Push Before UCI Gravel Worlds

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