Race plan for the Marmotte 2025

The two most important things to get right for a successful ride at the Marmotte are PACING and NUTRITION. Alpine Cols coach Marvin explains how to develop a race plan, how to determine your pace based on evidence (not hope!) and how to fuel properly for a successful ride. The recording was made during a live presentation on Zoom on June 5, 2025. See also the 2022 version of this presentation for additional factors to consider, including 5 mistakes to avoid and 5 go-faster tips.    • Achieve your best possible result at the M...   Contents of this video: 00:10 The course 00:43 The need for a race plan 01:45 Taper: the last 5-10 days 03:28 Travel & final preparations 04:23 Your objectives at the event 08:21 Pacing is the art of finding your limit 08:43 Key pacing decisions 13:50 Your pace should be based on evidence, not hope 14:50 What if I don't have a power meter? 17:07 Examples of how to determine your pace 21:15 Nutrition & hydration 21:25 Carb loading 22:02 Current recommendations 25:40 Your complete race plan 28:17 How do I remember the plan? 28:58 Summary #granfondo #cyclingcoaching #sportivetraining #GranFondotraining #marmottegranfondo