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How to Prepare for Your First Gravel Ultra | Training, Kit & Mindset – Your First Gralloch Ultra

🔴 Live Webinar – Join us for an expert-led session on training, kit and mindset for your first gravel ultra. Thinking about stepping up to your first ultra distance gravel ride? This livestream is designed to help you turn curiosity into confidence. Join us for an in-depth conversation focused on training, kit and mindset for riders considering The Gralloch Ultra, with practical advice and honest insight aimed especially at those new to ultra distance cycling. Find out more about The Gralloch Ultra here: https://www.grallochgravel.com/ultra Hosted by James McCallum, one of the most respected figures in British cycling, the session brings together voices from both the sharp end of ultra riding and the practical realities of preparing for it. A former multi-discipline professional racer and four-time Commonwealth Games athlete, James now works as a coach, performance specialist and endurance athlete, with a deep understanding of what it takes to prepare for big challenges, both physically and mentally. Joining him are Tom Hill from Restrap, a lifelong off-road racer with experience spanning downhill, enduro, cyclocross, 24-hour solo mountain bike racing and bikepacking ultras, and Rich Rothwell, an experienced long distance rider, ultra racer and Level 3 coach, with finishes at events including Further East, Further Scotland and Race Around Rwanda. Also sharing her insights is Zoe McIntosh, a seriously strong rider with a deep background in gravel and ultra racing, plenty of hard-earned insight, and exactly the kind of energy you want alongside you on a long ride. Between them, the panel brings a rare mix of elite racing pedigree, ultra distance experience, coaching knowledge and real-world perspective. From riding through the night to helping others achieve their longest days on the bike, they understand what it really takes to go long and keep moving forward. Across the session we’ll cover: 🧠 How to approach training alongside work and everyday life 🔥 The mindset needed to commit to your first ultra and manage the distance on the day 🎒 Practical kit advice for comfort, efficiency and confidence 😰 Common first-time worries and how to overcome them 🛟 How The Gralloch Ultra is supported, from start line to finish The livestream will finish with an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions directly to the panel. If you’ve ever looked at The Gralloch Ultra and wondered whether it’s within reach, this session is for you. Subscribe, set a reminder and join us live. Your first Gralloch Ultra might be closer than you think. 00:00 - The Gralloch Ultra Trailer 01:23 - Welcome & Guest Introduction 07:42 - What is The Gralloch Ultra? 16:33 - Mindset - The Mental Side of Going Long 36:05 - Training - Preparing Your Body for an Ultra 54:00 - Kit & Setup - Kit That Helps You Keep Moving 01:06:23 - Safety & Support 01:15:19 - Q&A Session 01:29:24 - Thank You