Endurance Unlimited Gravel's Evolution: Dylan Johnson Talks Unbound, Training, Gear Choices & Strategy — Season 7 Ep 7
Jun 11, 2025
Dylan Johnson, pro gravel racer and Ignition Coaching coach, shares racing and coaching perspective. He discusses Unbound 2025 gear trends, why wider MTB tires and aero are changing speeds, and choosing tire width by course. He talks about mud vs dry setup, flat-repair strategies, nutrition and fueling rhythms, and the Unbound-style training block for long gravel races.
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Fuel 90 To 120 Grams Carbs Per Hour With Gels And Drink
- Target 90–120 grams of carbs per hour using drink mix plus gels and skip solids; adjust gels based on how much fluid you actually drink each hour.
- Dylan practices this fueling in training to train the gut and avoids solid foods in long hard races.
Save Caffeine For Key Workouts And Race Day
- Use caffeine strategically only on race/high-intensity days; Dylan takes ~100 mg every 2–3 hours rather than daily caffeine habits.
- He avoids habitual caffeine to maximize its race-day effect.
Carry Extra Fluid And Limit Aid Station Stops
- Minimize aid-station time; plan quick bottle swaps and aim for <15 second foot-down stops or use musette handoffs to stay with groups.
- Dylan carried four frame bottles, a 3L back bladder and soft flask to avoid long stops at only two Unbound pits.