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Three ways to conquer FNLD GRVL in 2025

Thorough warm-up Your FNLD GRVL entry fee grants you access to numerous activities in build-up week, including shakeout rides of varying degrees of shakeout. I rode the 90-minute Friday starter and felt the benefits of prepping the legs for the following day’s main course. Events start from the Wednesday before so, if budget and time allows, I’d recommend extending your stay. Handle the pressure The gravel descents in Lahti were memorable for the right reasons. Which would turn ‘wrong’ if you don’t work on your handling. Though I was far from the fastest, years of mountain biking and the handling nuances that it teaches paid off in Finland. Practising your handling equals free speed and high safety. Horses for courses Much of my training comprised road efforts, turbo efforts and…

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