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A RIDE, NOT A RACE — La Résistance is a ride, not a race, and its next edition is unconfirmed. The Alpine gravel it covers demands real preparation either way.
French Alpine gravel, scenic but regional
From Talloires, La Résistance mixes French Alpine gravel with the long climbs of the Col des Glières and Col de l'Arpettaz.
With 5 to 9 hours each week, this six-week plan focuses on the essentials: sustained uphill work, longer paced rides, and practice on gravel. The progression prepares you to manage the steep named cols and keep a steady effort at altitude.
INSIDE THE SAVE MY RACE PLAN — 5–9 HR/WK
Includes zone-tailored structured rides for your devices, built-in strength with video walkthroughs, heat protocols for when your race calls for them, peloton skills workouts, weekly coach notes + the Gravel Grit mental program, and nutrition and hydration guidance.
The Complete La Résistance Guide — the training, the tactics, the gear and race day, explained simply and clearly: what to do, when to do it, and why it works.
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