Gravel Coaching
Gravel riding has exploded in popularity across the UK in recent years, mirroring the well-established scene in the US. While the exact path the discipline will take here is still unfolding—whether it leans more toward competitive racing or evolves into a form of off-road sportive—the excitement around it is undeniable. Bikepacking, too, is rapidly gaining traction within the gravel coaching community, even beginning to outshine traditional road-based touring. No matter which way gravel develops, one thing is certain: riders will need high-quality, discipline-specific coaching to meet its unique demands.
At Ride Revolution Scotland, we’ve been proactive in staying ahead of the curve on the racing front. By analysing race footage and rider power data, we’ve gained deep insights into the sport, allowing us to craft science-backed training plans tailored to all levels of gravel racers.
But it’s not just about racing. For those less focused on competition and more on big personal goals, we’ve already been guiding riders through their gravel journeys for years. From a physiological standpoint, gravel events are often ultra-endurance challenges, demanding similar levels of fitness and stamina as iconic road events like the Étape du Tour or the Mallorca 312. Balancing this kind of training with a busy work schedule takes strategic planning—something we specialise in.
Gravel riding also presents unique considerations around gear, nutrition, and course strategy. Questions like which tyres to run, what gearing suits the route, how to manage food and hydration—these are all critical pieces of the puzzle, and we’re here to help you solve them.
Whether you’re gearing up for your first gravel adventure or aiming to improve your race-day performance, we’re ready to support you. Reach out today to book a consultation—packages start at a low monthly rate.
How our Gravel Coaching works
Initial Consultation
From your initial enquiry with us, our Head Coach, Jake Hales will contact you and arrange a phone appointment. We like to get a good understanding of your current situation, goals, style and general cycling history. Jake will then recommend the best RideRevolution coach for your needs, all are skilled and experienced.
Where are you at?
Your new coach will have a second, more in depth consultation and will analyse past data and training in depth as well as conducting tests to assess your current fitness level, strengths and weaknesses. This will then form a baseline to create a plan unique to your needs to maximise your potential development.
And so it begins..
Your coach will create a personalised training plan for you, using TrainingPeaks software to set and record your sessions. After each training session, you will upload your ride data. Your coach will review your training, provide feedback and set your next block of training. All training is bespoke to each rider.
Ongoing Development
Your coach will provide regular feedback and analysis based on your training results via phone, WhatsApp & TrainingPeaks, helping you continue to progress your goals and improve performance. Training will be constantly adjusted to suit your needs and maximise your performance for your current goals.