Ruth Holcomb

Professional cyclist Ruth Holcomb, a member of the Santa Cruz Hit Squad and U23 Lifetime Grand Prix Series winner, shares her journey from XCO racing to long gravel events while managing university life. She dives into effective pacing strategies to avoid early race burnout and explains the importance of managing 'matches' during a race. Ruth also discusses the benefits of consistency, effective warm-up routines, and the key to successful recovery and peaking. Plus, she offers invaluable tips for young riders to enjoy cycling without burnout.