THE 2023 AusCycling Gran Fondo National Championships is back at RoadNats in 2023.<\/p>\n
This is your chance to tackle the iconic Mount Buninyong climb head on before the elites with perks such as fully closed roads, professional timing and nutrition support AND $5 from every entry goes to our charity partner, Ronald McDonald House Charities.<\/p>\n
With the Gran Fondo just seven-days away, we take a deep dive into managing your final week into the ride to get you primed for a fun and enjoyable Gran Fondo experience.<\/p>\n
1 – Back off your training volume<\/strong><\/p>\n By lightening your training load the week prior to the event, your cumulative fatigue from training fades and your ability to perform rises. Our simple tips for tapering are to keep your riding frequency the same but shorten those rides and include some short but hard efforts.<\/p>\n 2 – Prioritise sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n High quality sleep for this final week is crucial for effective training and for feeling fresh and strong on the start line.<\/p>\n