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Pacing, fueling, weather calls, and group etiquette for long gravel days.

RIDE CRAFT · Jul 13, 2026 · 15 MIN

The First Hundred: A Complete Plan for Your Longest Gravel Day

Mile 63 is where the ride starts telling the truth. A complete plan for your first gravel century — a 12-week build, fueling and water done as math, the kit that saves the day, and how to pace it so you finish strong instead of cracking in the afternoon.

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