Training & Fitness
You don't need to suffer to become a rider. Consistency and structure do more than intensity.
Pillar guide
Training for your first 30-mile gravel ride
A beginner woman can build to a 30-mile gravel ride in 8–12 weeks with three rides a week, adding roughly 10% to the long ride each week, and keeping every ride conversational. The More Than Miles™ 12-week cohort is built exactly around this progression, coached by two USA Cycling Level 3 Certified Coaches.
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Most beginners can build up to a 30-mile gravel ride in 8–12 weeks of consistent riding — three rides a week, adding roughly 10% to your longest ride each week. The More Than Miles™ 12-week cohort is built exactly around this progression, so nobody has to figure it out alone.
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