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Simon Fellows

The ultimate Race Day Checklist for competitive cyclists

Competitors riding smooth gravel during the 2025 Gralloch gravel race .

It’s every racer’s nightmare. You’ve been training for months, gradually building your performance for a big event, only to be let down at the last minute by poor prep. So, don’t be that person. Races are stressful enough without additional minor flusters, let alone major dramas, to rob you of potential podium glory.

Instead, quit practising your game face in the mirror for a few minutes and read our ultimate race day checklist, which will prepare you for any competitive event, from track to road to gravel.

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